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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):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Education/Academic qualification

Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Law, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya)

1 Mar 201724 Jun 2021

Award Date: 24 Jun 2021

Law, Master of Comparative Laws (MCL), Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (International Islamic University Malaysia)

1 Aug 20151 Nov 2016

Award Date: 30 Nov 2016

Strategic Management and Leadership, Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Chichester

Jan 202014 Mar 2022

Research area keywords

  • Environment and Energy Law
  • Business Law
  • Law and Technology

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