Tatjana Hörnle is a distinguished legal scholar serving as Director at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law in Freiburg, Germany. Her expertise lies in criminal law, with a focus on comparative criminal law, sexual offenses, and the philosophical foundations of criminal law. Professor Hörnle's academic career includes notable positions at Humboldt University of Berlin and Ruhr University Bochum, where she has made significant contributions to legal education and research. Her work bridges theoretical and practical aspects of criminal law, addressing contemporary issues such as the legal challenges posed by artificial intelligence and the complexities of consent in sexual offense cases.