Thompson Chengeta is a Professor at the School of Law, Liverpool John Moores University (appointed in 2024), specialising in autonomous weapon systems, AI ethics, and drone regulation. He is a leading voice in these fields, serving on the International Panel on the Regulation of Autonomous Weapons and as Lead Campaigner for Africa with the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots. Professor Chengeta is also the Principal Investigator for the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights’ study on the human rights implications of AI, robotics, and emerging technologies. His expertise is further recognised through his appointment to the UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Body on Disarmament Matters and his role as Legal expert and advisor for the International Committee for Robot Arms Control.