Mrs Kimia Tahmasebi Ghareh Shiran
PhD Student

Summary

Kimia Tahmasebi is a qualified lawyer and an accomplished legal professional with a profound dedication to advanced research in comparative law. Her expertise and interests lie at the intersection of investment law, energy and environmental law, as well as human rights, demonstrating her commitment to tackling complex legal challenges regionally and globally. She is passionate about integrating innovative and interdisciplinary approaches into her studies to promote a more sustainable and just future.

She earned a Master of Laws in International Commercial Law with honors, an LLM in French and European Business Law from Pantheon Sorbonne Paris 1, and a Bachelor of Laws. With over 10 years of experience in business and investment laws, she incorporates both theoretical depth and practical expertise to her academic work.

Kimia’s current research explores sustainable development and environmental preservation in the energy sector, emphasizing the transboundary environmental adverse impacts of the oil and gas industry. She is working towards advancing accountability and sustainability in energy investment deals. Her previous research explored legal frameworks for risk mitigation in renewable energy project financing, aiming to facilitate the practical expansion of green energy initiatives.