Tuana Yazici

University Of Miami Law Student And Founder Of Aeroai Global Solutions, Aeroai Designlab, And Aeroai Voyages

Twenty-four-year-old University of Miami law student Tuana Yazici’s interest in law was formed partly when she was 19. That was when Yazici, an Istanbul native who came to Florida when she was nine, worked with the mayor of Istanbul to pass a law that banned horse-drawn carriages on the Princes’ Islands, ensuring the horses’ safety. Layered onto her love for law is her fascination with space exploration. In 2020, she joined the International Institute of Space Law, where she authored “Legal Aspects of AI in Space,” a 400-page manuscript that includes case studies on genetics, lethal autonomous weapons, space traffic management, and air and maritime law, amongst other topics. Yazici has continued to reach new heights since then. In 2023, she founded two companies dedicated to space and AI technologies, as well as AeroAI Global Solutions, a nonprofit that utilizes space technologies and AI for humanitarian purposes. One of its initiatives is called AeroAI Guardian, which uses space-based technology to monitor wildlife trafficking hot spots to combat illegal poaching.

Accomplishments

Yazici’s “Legal Aspects of AI in Space” team presented its findings in October 2024 at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan. Yazici plans to share her results with the United Nations Legal Subcommittee as well, which is scheduled to meet in Vienna from May 5 to 16. She’s also been invited to speak at the European Space Operations Centre and the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs.

What She Says

“The supportive environment at Miami Law has provided me with a solid foundation to pursue my goals and drive meaningful impact,” says Yazici. “After my first year of law school, I was able to start my companies and nonprofit and manage the balance between academics, work, research, and travel. The support and flexibility here have been instrumental in allowing me to achieve my goals.” – Luke Chaney

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