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Professor Robert Lee is a leading academic in environmental law at Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham. He holds the position of Professor of Law and serves as Director of Education for the Centre for Environmental Research and Justice (CERJ). He has previously held leadership roles as Head of School and Director of the Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER). He is also an Honorary Professor at Nottingham Law School.
- University: University of Birmingham
- School: Birmingham Law School
- Academic Rank: Professor
- Email: r.g.lee@bham.ac.uk
Education:
- LLB, Brunel University
- LL.D. (higher doctorate), Cardiff University
Robert Lee's research spans environmental law, regulation of emerging technologies, food governance, climate change policy, and sustainability. His work intersects law with science, policy, and ethics, particularly in areas such as nanomaterials, marine biotechnology, plastics, and technology-critical metals. He has contributed significantly to debates on Brexit’s impact on environmental law, extended producer responsibility, and the integration of scientific data into regulatory frameworks.
His recent scholarly output reflects a strong focus on interdisciplinary environmental governance. Themes include the regulation of electric vehicle batteries, climate change policy, nanomaterials, marine pharmaceuticals, and circular economy strategies. His work often addresses the interface between science, law, and societal values, emphasizing precaution, justice, and sustainability.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Honorary Life Member, UK Environmental Law Association
- Fellow, Academy of Social Sciences
- Fellow, Royal Society of Medicine
Robert Lee has been actively involved in advising governmental and international bodies, including the European Parliament, European Commission, UK House of Commons, UN Environment Programme, and various UK departments. He has secured research funding from bodies such as Marie Curie and UKRI, and is currently engaged in the Horizon 2020 PrecisionTox programme and the UKRI Interdisciplinary Research Centre on a Circular Economy in Technology Metals. He supervises research students and contributes to legal education and professional development.
He is a core member of the Birmingham Plastics Network, an interdisciplinary team of over 40 academics from diverse fields—law, chemistry, economics, philosophy, and the arts—working collectively to develop sustainable solutions to the global plastics crisis. This initiative exemplifies his commitment to transdisciplinary research and real-world impact.
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