Kim Fyhr

Kim Fyhr is a Project Researcher at the Law School of the University of Eastern Finland. He is affiliated with the INTEL project (2024-2029) and CCEEL research group, focusing on energy law, constitutional law, and environmental policy.

• Doctor of Laws (University of Helsinki, 2017)
• Licentiate in Laws (University of Turku, 2008)
• Master of Social Science (University of Helsinki, 2001)
• Diplôme d’Université de troisième cycle en droit nucléaire international (University of Montpellier, 2015)

Kim specializes in EU energy law, with particular expertise in:

• Legislative processes shaping EU energy policy
• EURATOM regulatory frameworks
• Integration of fundamental rights in energy law
• Multi-level governance (international/EU/national) in energy transitions
• Legal theory applications in energy-environmental contexts

His research contributes to understanding how bioenergy, renewable energy systems, and nuclear waste disposal intersect with constitutional law, internal market regulations, and EU policy-making. Kim's work has been supported by projects like FOUNDATIONS, focusing on energy law doctrine development.

Previously, Kim held key roles in EU affairs including:

• Head of EU Parliament relations during Finland's 2019 Council Presidency
• Energy counsellor at Finland's EU Permanent Mission in Brussels
• IAEA coordination for Finland's three-year Board of Governors term
• Expert advisory roles in Helsinki's Commerce and Environment Committees

Contact: kim.fyhr@uef.fi