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Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Ridoan Karim is a Senior Lecturer in Business Law, and Deputy Director of the Centre for Commercial Law and Regulatory Studies (CLARS) - Malaysia Hub at the School of Business, Monash University Malaysia. He has taught and researched in the fields of contract and cyber law.
Additionally, he explores subjects such as just energy transition, the geopolitical challenges of energy, and sustainable financing mechanisms for low-carbon energy investments. Being a passionate researcher and academic, Ridoan has published numerous articles, book chapters, monographs and presented papers at several national and international conferences in other areas of interest, i.e. ‘Science, Technology and Law’, ‘International Law’, and ‘Asian and Comparative Law’, etc.
Ridoan had acted as a Consultant and Fellow in projects funded by the Legal Affairs Division of the Malaysian Prime Minister's Department (BHEUU) , Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (under FRGS Grant Scheme), University of Malaya and Monash Data Futures Institute (MDFI). He also conducts professional training sessions in collaboration with Monash University and Esselaro (a research organization focused on the social landscape), as well as various private and public entities.
He has been awarded with the prestigious Monash School of Business Excellence Award in 2022 (Research), recognizing his outstanding contributions in the realm of emerging researchers.
Ridoan Karim holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. He also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Chichester, UK, a Master of Comparative Laws (MCL) from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from BRAC University, Bangladesh.
Research interests
- Environment and Energy Law
- Business Law
- Law and Technology
- Public Policy and Governance
Monash teaching commitment
- BTW1042 Malaysian Business Law
- BEW3102 Experimental Learning Project
- BTW2330 Cyber Law
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Law, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya)
1 Mar 2017 → 24 Jun 2021
Award Date: 24 Jun 2021
Law, Master of Comparative Laws (MCL), Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (International Islamic University Malaysia)
1 Aug 2015 → 1 Nov 2016
Award Date: 30 Nov 2016
Strategic Management and Leadership, Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Chichester
Jan 2020 → 14 Mar 2022
Research area keywords
- Environment and Energy Law
- Business Law
- Law and Technology
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Review and Reform of Contract Law in Malaysia
Trakic, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Karim, R. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/01/25 → 1/01/27
Project: Research
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Formulating a Comprehensive Legal Framework for Blockchain Technology in the Energy Industry of Malaysia
Karim, R. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Seera, M. S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Alam, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Trakic, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Kunhibava, S. B. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/10/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Enabling Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning for Data-Driven Policy Formulation in Smart City Context: A Resilient Framework
Aminanto, E. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Asyhari, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cairns, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Anggorojati, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Husnayain, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Karim, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nugrahat, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Zaqi, L. M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
12/12/23 → 12/12/24
Project: Research
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Human and Algorithmic Systems Co-existence in Finance
Perdana, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Rong, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wijaya, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Karim, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
3/08/23 → 7/06/24
Project: Research
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Individuals’ privacy and data collection in the context of smart cities: law and policy review
Karim, R., 2025, Smart Cities to Smart Societies: Moving Beyond Technology. Zaidan, E., Ibrahim, I. A. & Azar, E. (eds.). 1st ed. Abingdon UK: Routledge, p. 219-233 15 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Adoption of artificial intelligence and big data analytics: an organizational readiness perspective of the textile and garment industry in Bangladesh
Hossain, M. K., Srivastava, A., Oliver, G. C., Islam, M. E., Jahan, N. A., Karim, R., Kanij, T. & Mahdi, T. H., 2 Nov 2024, In: Business Process Management Journal. 30, 7, 19 p., 2665.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus) -
Artificial intelligence and augmented reality: legal and ethical issues in the telemedicine/telehealth sphere
Karim, R. & Vyas, S., 2024, Handbook on Augmenting Telehealth Services: Using Artificial Intelligence. Vyas, S., Gupta, S., Kapoor, M. & Khan, S. (eds.). 1st ed. Boca Raton FL USA: CRC Press, p. 233-251 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Other › peer-review
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Blockchain and the future of accountancy: a review on policies and regulations
Karim, R., 2024, Digital Transformation in Accounting and Auditing: Navigating Technological Advances for the Future. Perdana, A. & Wang, T. (eds.). 1st ed. Cham Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 237-261 25 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Blockchain technology for decentralized energy production and consumption: the case of an emerging economy
Karim, R. & Sifat, I., 2024, Blockchain in Energy. Veuger, J. (ed.). 1st ed. Boca Raton FL USA: CRC Press, p. 148-176 29 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
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Toward an International Framework for Regulating AI and Big Data
Ridoan Karim (Contributor)
25 Oct 2023Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Global and Local Concerns of Data Protection Laws
Ridoan Karim (Contributor)
20 Jul 2023Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Data and Democracy: A Geopolitical Security Forum 2023
A. Khalim, N. H. (Organiser), Kamarulzaman, A. (Keynote/plenary speaker), Sharom, A. (Keynote/plenary speaker), Yeoh, T. (Keynote/plenary speaker), Baulch, E. (Invited speaker), Bächtold, S. (Invited speaker), Lim, I. (Invited speaker), Idris, I. (Invited speaker), Wijaya, D. (Invited speaker), Karim, R. (Invited speaker), Krishnan, L. (Invited speaker), Kwok, A. (Invited speaker), Liew, E. J. Y. (Session chair) & Ganggayah, M. D. (Invited speaker)
25 Oct 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Joint Symposium on Apology as a Remedy for Defamation in Malaysia
Ridoan Karim (Contributor), Abdul Majid (Contributor) & Mei Yee Lee (Contributor)
2 Jun 2023Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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The Constitution and a statute: The Supreme Court on party hopping in Dewan Undangan Negeri Kelantan & Anor (State Legislative Assembly of Kelantan (“SLAK”) & Anor) v Nordin Salleh & Anor [1992] 1 CLJ (Rep) 72
Abdul Majid (Contributor), Mei Yee Lee (Contributor) & Ridoan Karim (Contributor)
11 Jan 2022Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
Press/Media
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Misleading menu: Should AI-generated pics be on food delivery platforms?
10/03/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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AI in marketing: Balancing innovation, ethics, trust, and regulatory requirements
31/01/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Future jobs: How technology, sustainability reshape the workforce
16/07/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Is an AI winter coming?: Navigating the cycles of AI hype and just regulation
25/06/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature