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Dr. Yucong Wang is a Lecturer at the School of Law and Justice, University of Newcastle, specializing in international law with a focus on foreign investment law, space law, and the Law of the Sea. Her research addresses regulatory tensions between state sovereignty and private investment rights, emphasizing sustainable development and public interest in areas like environmental protection and human rights. She holds a Doctor of Law from Kyushu University and has taught at the University of Wollongong before joining Newcastle in 2023.
- Education: LLB (China University of Political Science and Law, 2011), LLM (Leiden University, 2012), LLM (Kyushu University, 2015), LLD (Kyushu University, 2018)
- Teaching: Course coordinator for Contracts I (2023–2025)
Her research explores topics such as indirect expropriation in investment treaties, maritime boundary disputes, and legal frameworks for space resource governance. Recent work includes analysis of China’s territorial claims in the Gulf of Tonkin and the role of social workers in safeguarding elderly welfare in civil litigation. She co-leads projects on space law and lunar mining governance, supported by grants including a CSIRO pre-seed funding (2025) and internal university grants (2024).
- Grants: $23,500 total funding across four grants focusing on space policy, human rights, and legal education
- Supervision: Currently co-supervising two PhD candidates on flag state responsibility and lunar mining governance
Dr. Wang contributes to interdisciplinary teams addressing global legal challenges, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, through her work on environmental law, outer space regulations, and equitable investment frameworks.
