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Dr. Etienne Durand is a Lecturer at the Essex Law School, University of Essex, where he contributes to the Double Degree in French Law program. Previously, he served as an Associate Professor at Jean Moulin University Lyon 3 (2019-2023), directing their Master in European Business Law and co-directing the Master in Energy Law. He also has practical experience as off-counsel for a law firm specializing in renewable energy.
Education:
- PhD in Public Law, Jean Moulin University Lyon 3 (2017)
- Post-Doctoral Researcher, Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines University (2018)
- Visiting Scholar, University of Dundee (2013)
- Visiting Scholar, University of Oxford (2013)
- Master's Degree in European Business Law, Jean Moulin University Lyon 3 (2010)
- Master's Degree in Public Business Law, Jean Moulin University Lyon 3 (2009)
His research examines EU Energy Law, Internal Market Law, and Competition Law, focusing on how legal frameworks can facilitate global energy transition while addressing socioeconomic implications. Key interests include:
- Regulatory design for renewable integration
- EU state aid compliance in energy markets
- Climate policy implementation
- French public law intersections
Recent publications (2022-2023) predominantly analyze EU energy governance challenges, including hydrogen adoption under the Green Deal, fossil fuel subsidy reforms, price crisis management, and legislative adaptations for climate resilience. Articles consistently emphasize regulatory innovation within decarbonization efforts.
Advising & Grants: Dr. Durand currently supervises PhD candidate Enitan Adetutu Lawson. He leads the 2024 National Permit Granting Energy Transmission project funded by the European Commission DG ENER via Milieu Consulting SRL, focusing on streamlining renewable energy infrastructure approvals.
