Julius joined the group as a PhD student in August 2025. In his current research, he investigates methods for comparing and evaluating formal representations of legal norms (“law-as-code”), and explores how such evaluation frameworks can be leveraged to improve the ability of large language models to generate accurate and reliable legal formalizations.

Beyond his core research, Julius closely follows the rapid evolution of AI, with a particular focus on the application layer. He is particularly interested in how large language models integrate into existing technical systems and how they may give rise to entirely new ones. In this context, he examines how their adoption—and non-adoption—across different domains is shaped by the interplay of economic and ethical considerations.

Julius studied Physics in Bonn (B.Sc.) and Heidelberg (M.Sc.), graduating in 2020. He also holds a degree in law (LL.B.) from the University of Bonn.

Since 2021, Julius also works as a Scientific Consultant at a leading European intellectual property law firm. In this role, he contributes technical expertise to international patent litigation and supports the firm’s digital transformation, particularly in the adoption of AI technologies.