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• Public International Law
• Use of Force
• Customary International Law
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James Green serves as Professor of Public International Law at Bristol Law School, University of the West of England, a position he assumed in July 2021 after 15 years at the University of Reading (2006–2021). He has held visiting scholar appointments at the University of Oxford (2017–2018) and the University of Michigan (2005). His academic credentials include: LLB (Hons) from the University of Reading LLM by thesis from the University of Reading PhD from the University of Nottingham Professor Green's research centers on public international law with specialized expertise in use of force (particularly self-defence), customary international law , space law (including planetary defence applications), cyber warfare regulation , and nuclear non-proliferation frameworks . His work critically examines how evolving state practices and emerging security domains challenge traditional legal paradigms, with significant contributions to understanding military intervention legality and norm formation in digital spaces. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on contemporary conflicts (notably Ukraine), technological disruptions (cyber/space domains), and innovative mechanisms for customary law development. His scholarship demonstrates increasing engagement with non-traditional actors and platforms while maintaining rigorous analysis of foundational principles like self-defence and state consent. His distinguished recognitions include: European Society of International Law Book Prize (2017) for The Persistent Objector Rule in International Law Francis Lieber Prize (2010) from the American Society of International Law British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship (2022) Professor Green maintains influential advisory roles: Co-rapporteur of the International Law Association's 'Use of Force: Military Action with Consent' Committee (2018–present) Advisory Board member for Journal on the Use of Force and International Law (previously Co-Editor-in-Chief 2014–2023) International Advisory Board for Legal Studies (Cambridge University Press, 2024–present) Advisory Council for the Institute for International Peace and Security Law (Cologne, 2015–present) His funded projects include a major 2023 commission for SONAC (UK Ministry of Defence) examining legal constraints on military operations. He directs the Research in Public International Law (RIPIL) group at UWE, which coordinates interdisciplinary research on emerging security challenges and hosts regular workshops with practitioners from international courts and governmental bodies.

• Peace Policies
• International Conflict Resolution
• Gender and Security
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Prof. Lidija Georgieva is a Full Professor at the Institute for Security, Defence and Peace, Faculty of Philosophy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje. Born in 1960, she earned her PhD in 1997, focusing on collective security mechanisms. She held academic leadership roles including Head of the UNESCO Department of Intercultural Studies and Horizon 2020 project leader (2018–present). Her research spans peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and Balkan social dynamics. She speaks English and has held visiting roles at Open University. Education: Philosophy degrees from UKIM (1984–1994), doctoral work on collective security Key Projects: V4 Fund (2014–2019), TEMPUS coordinator (2009–2013) Teaching: Leads courses on peace theory, European security, and conflict analysis Research interests include gender aspects of security, religion-conflict linkages, and welfare states in Southeast Europe. Over 40 publications include monographs on conflict resolution and NATO-Macedonia relations. Recipient of 2001 Fulbright Scholarship for political science research at University of Maryland. Awards: Fulbright postdoctoral fellowship (2001) Grants: Horizon 2020 (RETOPEA), V4 Fund, TEMPUS Led the Center for Intercultural Studies (2012–2017) and co-authored studies on peace education in the Balkans. Active in defense efficiency analysis using DEA methodologies. Her work integrates quantitative methods with qualitative conflict studies.

Tim Willasey-WilseyView profile

Visiting Professor

• International Relations
• War Studies
• Conflict Resolution
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Tim Willasey-Wilsey is a Visiting Professor at King's College London (since 2020) and former senior British diplomat with 27 years at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He specializes in security studies, conflict resolution, and South Asian geopolitics. He holds an MA in Modern History from the University of St Andrews and completed the Cabinet Office Top Management Programme in 2003. His research focuses on India-Pakistan relations, nuclear policy, and Ukraine's conflict dynamics. He contributes to journals like RUSI , International Affairs , and Cipher Brief , analyzing topics such as NATO strategy, Taliban engagement, and post-Afghanistan lessons. He was awarded the CMG in 2007 and serves on Chatham House's Council. Publications emphasize Ukraine's precarious position amid shifting US presidential policies, India-Pakistan nuclear deterrence, and historical parallels like the 1938 Munich Agreement. His book The Spy and the Devil (2025) explores MI6's pre-WWII intelligence efforts. He also teaches at institutions like RUSI, the Norwegian Defence College, and the Policy Centre for the New South in Rabat. Awards: CMG (Queen's 2007 New Year Honours) Labs/Teams: Research Centre for Defence Studies (CDS), King's Centre for the Study of Intelligence.

Matthew GrantView profile

Associate Professor

• British History since 1939
• Cold War Studies
• War and Conflict Impact on Society
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Dr. Matthew Grant is the Head of School and an Associate Professor in the School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Essex. He specializes in British history since 1939, focusing on Cold War impacts, citizenship, and historical memory. His research explores how political and cultural changes shape societal perceptions, particularly through civil defense policies, nuclear conflict narratives, and post-war identity. Education: PhD from Queen Mary, University of London (2006). Previously taught at the University of Sheffield, University of Manchester, and Teesside University. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and ESRC Peer Review College member. Major works include Britain's Cold War Home Front: Citizens and the State (forthcoming, OUP, 2026/27), co-authored National Service Life Stories (OUP, 2025), and authored After the Bomb: Civil Defence and Nuclear War in Britain (2010). He leads oral history projects funded by the Leverhulme Trust and collaborates with colleagues on Cold War memory studies. Supervised 11 PhD students, including topics on Cold War cultural memory, British colonial policy, and post-war civil defense. Awards include Royal Historical Society Fellowship and ESRC recognition. Academic support hours: Spring 2024 (Tues 3-4; Fri 10-11).

• Public International Law
• International Relations
• European Union Law
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Armando Álvarez Alvite serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Law at the Faculty of Law, University of León, specializing in Public International Law and International Relations with significant contributions to European Union governance frameworks. His academic credentials include: PhD in Law from the University of León (2024) with the thesis "The Application of the Right to Self-Determination in the Last Colonies: The Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice in the Case of the Chagos Archipelago," supervised by Dr. Juan Francisco Escudero Espinosa. Dr. Álvarez Alvite's research critically examines Public International Law through territorial disputes and self-determination cases, while his International Relations work analyzes Russian geopolitical influence in Eastern Europe and Arctic sovereignty conflicts. His European Union Law scholarship addresses migration crises through Frontex operations and explores the feasibility of a unified European army for counterterrorism. Significant contributions to Human Rights Law evaluate privacy protections under the European Convention, and his innovative research in Legal Education implements flipped classroom methodologies for European Community Law instruction. Publication trends (2016-2024) reveal three dominant research trajectories: First, Arctic governance studies (2016, 2021-2022) investigating continental shelf disputes and China's evolving role in Arctic cooperation. Second, EU security frameworks (2021-2022) analyzing migration management and defense integration. Third, human rights jurisprudence (2019-2022) documenting the European Court of Human Rights' evolving privacy standards. His 2024 work on Georgia and Moldavia demonstrates continued focus on post-Soviet states' European integration challenges. He actively participates in the "DPULE CRIMINAL LAW" research group at the University of León, contributing interdisciplinary perspectives to criminal law and international legal cooperation.

Jesse ElvinView profile

Lecturer

• Criminal Law
• Tort Law
• Contract Law
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Jesse Elvin is a Lecturer in Law at The City Law School, City St George's, University of London. He holds a PhD, LLM, and BA in Law from the University of London and has previously taught at the London School of Economics and University College London. He serves as the Research Ethics Director of The City Law School and is a member of the Senate Research Ethics Committee. PhD in Law, University of London (2005) LLM in Law (Merit), University of London (1995) BA in Law and Anthropology, University of London (1994) Associate Fellow, Higher Education Academy Dr Elvin's research and teaching focus on criminal law, tort law, and contract law. His work explores complex issues such as consent in sexual offences, causation in legal responsibility, occupational stress claims, and moral panics in criminal justice. He has published extensively in leading journals including the Cambridge Law Journal , Modern Law Review , and Criminal Law Review . His recent publications show a sustained engagement with criminal responsibility, private prosecutions, and the legal treatment of controversial social phenomena like witchcraft allegations. His 15 most recent articles span criminal law, tort law, legal education, and media regulation. They reveal a consistent scholarly interest in the boundaries of legal responsibility, the role of consent, and the interaction between law and societal values. Key themes include judicial bias, moral luck, and the ethical dimensions of prosecution and harm. Dr Elvin has received multiple awards and recognitions: Learning Development Project award (£8,000) and Enhanced Learning Project award (£7,000) from LDC (2009–10) Nominated for Academic Impact Award (Teaching), City, University of London (2017–18) Nominated for Student Voice Award, City University London (2008–09) London School of Economics Law Departmental Teaching Prize (2002–03) Parsons Visitor at University of Sydney (2008) He has advised PhD student Alex Antoniou and has been actively involved in curriculum development and legal education research. Dr Elvin has served as an external examiner for the University of Hertfordshire and the University of South Wales. He regularly presents at national and international conferences, including the Society of Legal Scholars Annual Conference and events in Greece, Jersey, and Hong Kong. As Research Ethics Director, he plays a key role in overseeing ethical standards in legal research at the university.

Thorin WrightView profile

Associate Professor

• International Relations
• Conflict Processes
• Domestic Politics
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Thorin Wright is an Associate Professor in the School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University, where he also serves as Academic Lead for the Security & Defence PLuS initiative. He previously held the position of Associate Director for Graduate Studies at SPGS from 2020-2023. Wright holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2012), an M.S. (2007) and B.A. (2005) in Political Science from the University of North Texas. His research examines international conflict processes with emphasis on: The intersection of international conflict and domestic politics Territorial conflict participation and state repression Effectiveness of defensive alliances and peacekeeping operations Human rights reporting methodologies and impacts Wright's recent publications (2014-2025) consistently focus on conflict dynamics, state repression mechanisms, and human rights documentation, with emerging themes including gender politics in conflict zones and epidemic-related social unrest. Methodologically, his work combines quantitative analysis of conflict datasets with policy evaluation. Research Funding: US-Japan Foundation Grant for 'Micro-Foundations of US-Japan Security Relationship' (2025-2026) Security & Defence PLuS Seed Grant for 'Integrated Deterrence in Age of AUKUS' (2024-2025) National Science Foundation Award for 'Sub-National Analysis of Repression Project' ($513,434, 2016-2022) He mentors graduate researchers including Victoria Stratton and Heather M. Kopp as co-authors on publications. His teaching portfolio includes graduate and undergraduate courses on international relations, conflict processes, and human rights.

Frank LedwidgeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Military Strategy
• Military History
• Air Power
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Frank Ledwidge is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth's Faculty of Business & Law, within the School of Strategy, Marketing and Innovation. A former criminal barrister, he has extensive experience in international human rights protection, criminal law reform, and institution-building in conflict zones such as the Balkans, former Soviet Union, Ukraine, and Afghanistan. He served as the UK's first Justice Advisor in Helmand Province (2007-2008) and in Libya during its 2011-2012 war. His expertise spans military strategy, air power history, and missing persons in war. Frank holds a law degree from Oxford University and a PhD in War Studies from King's College London. His research focuses on military capabilities, air power, and the ethical dimensions of modern warfare. He has authored best-selling books like Losing Small Wars and Aerial Warfare , both recognized by prestigious military reading lists and awards. Frank frequently advises governments, militaries, and parliamentary bodies, including the House of Commons Defence Committee. He appears regularly in media, such as BBC World Service and Panorama , and lectures globally on military operations and air power strategy. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals addressing peace, justice, and strong institutions. Education: Doctorate in War Studies, King's College London Law Degree, University of Oxford Awards: Ede and Ravenscroft Prize (1990) Election as Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2022) Portsmouth University Vice-Chancellor's Commendation (2022) Recent Activities: Invited lectures on combat ethics and agile combat employment Participation in military innovation conferences in Ukraine and the Baltics

• European Foreign Policy
• Irish Foreign Policy
• Security Studies
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Ben Tonra is a Full Professor of International Relations at University College Dublin (UCD), School of Politics and International Relations. He holds a PhD from Trinity College Dublin and has previously served at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, Trinity College Dublin, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington DC. His research focuses on European Union foreign and security policy, Irish foreign policy, and international relations theory. Tonra has held leadership roles, including Director of UCD’s Institute for British-Irish Studies (2017–2020) and Chair of the Royal Irish Academy’s Standing Committee on International Affairs. Education: BA and MA from National Institute for Higher Education Limerick (now UL), PhD from Trinity College Dublin (1996). Research Interests: EU foreign, security, and defense policy dynamics Irish foreign policy evolution and EU membership implications International relations theory, particularly normative frameworks Brexit’s impact on UK-Irish-EU relations Grants & Awards: Marie Curie Visiting Professorship (2007) Ad personam Jean Monnet Chair (2003–present) UCD President’s Research Fellowship (2004) Teaching & Engagement: Coordinates modules on EU foreign policy, Irish diplomacy, and global security at UCD. Advocates for student-centered pedagogy and educational technology integration. Active in policy circles as a Distinguished Fellow at the Azure Forum and Director of the Irish Defence and Security Association (volunteer role). Labs/Teams: Leads research projects on EU-Ireland-UK security cooperation and Brexit implications through the UCD School of Politics and International Relations.

Toby MurrayView profile

Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Formal Methods
• Secure Systems Engineering
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Toby Murray is a Professor in the School of Computing and Information Systems at the University of Melbourne, where he serves as Director of the Defence Science Institute and Co-Lead of the Computer Science Research Group. His work bridges formal methods, cybersecurity, and practical system security, with significant contributions to verified security and vulnerability detection. Murray's research focuses on building highly secure computing systems cost-effectively, with expertise in formal verification, information flow security, and vulnerability detection. His current research projects include Verisimilar (Verified, Secure Machine Learning), EDEFuzz (Detecting excessive data exposure in web applications), COVERN (Proving information flow security of concurrent programs), and Time Protection (Proving timing channel freedom for seL4). His work combines theoretical rigor with practical implementation, resulting in multiple open-source tools including SecC, Legion, and Underflow. Murray's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on verified security properties across diverse domains, from neural networks to concurrent systems. His work often bridges the gap between formal methods and practical security concerns, with increasing attention to machine learning security and policy implications of technical security measures. His publications span top venues in security, formal methods, and software engineering. Distinguished Paper Award at ICSE 2024 for EDEFuzz work on detecting excessive data exposure in web applications Extensive media commentary on cybersecurity issues including CrowdStrike outage analysis and social media regulation Regular contributions to The Conversation and Pursuit on cybersecurity policy matters Murray has advised numerous PhD students to completion, including Lianglu Pan (EDEFuzz), Zhiyuan Zhang, Mo Zhang, and Renlord Yang. He currently supervises multiple PhD students working on security verification, machine learning security, and web application security. His service includes being Program Chair for CSF'25, Associate Editor for IEEE Security & Privacy and ACM TOPS, and membership in IFIP's WG 1.7 and WG 2.3. His research group has developed multiple significant software tools including SecC (Verified Security for Concurrent C Programs), Legion (Principled Automatic Test Case Generation), and Underflow (Compositional Vulnerability Detection for C Programs), all available under open source licenses. Murray's work often involves discovering and reporting bugs in security analysis tools during his research, demonstrating the practical impact of his verification approaches.

Adel AbusittaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Adel Abusitta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Software Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal, where he conducts research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. With expertise in secure and resilient AI systems, IoT security, and malware analysis, Dr. Abusitta has established himself as a significant contributor to the field of AI-powered cybersecurity solutions. Education: PhD in Computer Engineering from Polytechnique Montréal Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Montréal Postdoctoral Fellow at McGill University Dr. Abusitta's research focuses on developing secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems with applications in cybersecurity. His work spans several critical areas including explainable AI for security applications, AI-powered malware analysis, intrusion detection systems, and IoT security. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of how AI can be both secured against attacks and used to enhance security systems. His research addresses the dual challenge of making AI systems resilient to adversarial manipulation while leveraging AI's capabilities to detect and prevent cyber threats in complex environments like cloud computing and IoT networks. Analysis of Dr. Abusitta's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, particularly in developing robust anomaly detection systems, explainable security solutions, and resilient architectures for IoT environments. His work demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward making AI systems both more secure and more useful for security applications, with increasing emphasis on practical implementations that can withstand real-world challenges. Dr. Abusitta has collaborated extensively with Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) on projects related to AI-powered data analytics for discerning malware intent. He has also worked with industrial partners through the Institute for Data Valorization (IVADO) to develop privacy-preserving machine learning techniques that maintain accuracy while protecting sensitive information. His research has practical applications in critical infrastructure protection and secure AI deployment.

• Monetary Law
• Trust Law
• Property Law
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David Fox is the Chair of Common Law at the University of Edinburgh's School of Law, part of the Edinburgh Centre for Private Law. He holds a B.A., LL.B. from the University of Otago (New Zealand) and a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. Previously, he was a Fellow at St John’s College, Cambridge, and held visiting posts at the National University of Singapore. As a Barrister in England and Wales, he contributes to legal practice through Maitland Chambers. His research focuses on monetary law, trust law, and legal history, with recent work exploring cryptocurrency's intersection with common law property doctrines. Notable projects include analyses of the 1707 Anglo-Scots monetary union and historical case studies like Mixt Monies . He supervises PhD students in monetary law and trust law with historical emphases. Publications include Property Rights in Money (2008) and co-edited volumes such as Money in the Western Legal Tradition (2016). His articles address topics from medieval monetary systems to modern financial instruments, emphasizing legal-historical perspectives.

Sophie RigneyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Indigenous Peoples and International Law
• International Criminal Law
• International Law Narratives in Children's Literature
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Sophie Rigney is a Senior Lecturer in Law at RMIT University's School of Law, based at the City Campus in Australia. Her research focuses on three core areas: Indigenous peoples' relationships with states, particularly regarding the Uluru Statement from the Heart and Indigenous international law; international criminal law's carceral abolition movement and rights of the accused; and how international law is portrayed in children's literature. She authored Fairness and Rights in International Criminal Procedure (2022) and has held roles at institutions like the University of New South Wales and Melbourne Law School. Rigney teaches across public, private, and international law, overseeing doctoral programs and advocating for decolonial pedagogy. Her career includes legal work at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and leadership roles in human rights organizations such as Amnesty International Australia. She is currently Program Manager for RMIT's LLB programs and actively supervises postgraduate research. Her work has been cited by the International Criminal Court, reflecting her influence in international law discourse. Rigney's publications span legal reform, Indigenous sovereignty, and pedagogical innovation, with recent contributions addressing the Gaza conflict and League of Nations' Indigenous diplomacy. Her research bridges historical analysis, legal practice, and educational reform, emphasizing decolonization and systemic critique.

• Criminal Law
• Mental Health Law
• Human Rights
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Dr. Luke Noonan is a Lecturer in Law at University College Cork (UCC), having joined the School of Law in September 2023. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor in Criminal Law at Dublin City University (2023). He holds a PhD in Law from UCC (2024), funded by the Irish Research Council, under the supervision of Dr. Catherine O'Sullivan and Dr. Darius Whelan. His research focuses on mental condition defences in criminal justice systems, particularly aligning with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Since 2024, he has been Deputy Director of the Centre for Criminal Justice and Human Rights and Co-Director of the Irish Legal Information Initiative since 2020. His work emphasizes reforming legal frameworks to protect the rights of persons with disabilities within criminal law contexts. Education - PhD in Law, University College Cork (2024) - PGCert in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, UCC (2024) - LLM in Law, UCC (2019) - LLB (Hons) in Irish Law, Griffith College Cork (2009) Research Interests Dr. Noonan’s research explores criminal law, mental health law, human rights, and the intersection of disability rights with criminal justice. His doctoral work investigated reforms to mental condition defences under the CRPD. He advocates for non-discriminatory legal doctrines that prioritize legal capacity and dignity. Awards Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Scholar (2019) Comyn Kelleher Tobin Graduate Bursary (2019) Teaching and Professional Roles He teaches Criminal Law, Mental Health Law, and Legal Research & Writing at UCC. He is a member of professional bodies including the Irish Association of Law Teachers and the Society of Legal Scholars. His committee roles include the Athena Swan Self Assessment Team and School of Law EDI initiatives. Labs/Teams Co-Director of the Irish Legal Information Initiative, fostering legal research and education through digital resources.

• Data protection and privacy law
• Torts law
• Remedies
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Normann Witzleb is an Associate Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Faculty of Law and concurrently an Adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University Faculty of Law. At CUHK he chairs the Obligations Lab Asia within the Centre for Comparative and Transnational Law. Previously he served as Associate Dean (International and Engagement) at Monash Law (2016-2018) and held appointments at the University of Western Australia (2001-2007) and the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) (1996-2000), where he completed his PhD. Education PhD, European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) Research Interests Professor Witzleb’s scholarship centres on the intersection of private law and technology, with particular emphasis on data protection and privacy law in Australia and the European Union, the law of torts and remedies, and comparative contract law. His work explores how traditional private-law doctrines adapt to digital challenges, including big-data political campaigning, online surveillance, and cross-border data flows. Recent Research Directions Between 2020 and 2025 his publications and funded projects have clustered around three themes: (1) the legal implications of big-data political micro-targeting for democratic governance; (2) comparative perspectives on contractual certainty and exceptions to pacta sunt servanda across Asian jurisdictions; and (3) the evolution of tort liability and remedies in Hong Kong. Scientific Awards & Recognition Monash Law Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence, 2010 Grants & Advising He has been Chief Investigator on seven Australian Research Council and government-funded projects since 2011, including: “Privacy risks and harms for children and other vulnerable groups” (OAIC, 2020) “Young people’s privacy in an online world” (2018-2019) “New Technologies Project” (Attorney-General’s Department, 2019) “iappANZ Prize for LAW5317 Principles of Privacy and Freedom of Information” (2019-2024) Labs & Teams At CUHK he founded and chairs the Obligations Lab Asia, a research hub dedicated to comparative study of obligations law across common- and civil-law systems in the Asia-Pacific region.