David Kuan-Wei Chen Email & Phone Number

Montreal

Managing the development of the first manual to clarify international law on permissible military activities in space to ensure the sustainability and security of outer space. The McGill Manual on International Law Applicable to Military Uses of Outer Space (MILAMOS) includes insights and contributions from renowned international academics, practitioners, and State officials. Leadership and management of global events in Australia, China, Germany, United States, Canada, India and Japan to… Show more Managing the development of the first manual to clarify international law on permissible military activities in space to ensure the sustainability and security of outer space. The McGill Manual on International Law Applicable to Military Uses of Outer Space (MILAMOS) includes insights and contributions from renowned international academics, practitioners, and State officials. Leadership and management of global events in Australia, China, Germany, United States, Canada, India and Japan to facilitate discussions on key topics to inform the Manual, including communications and liaison with State officials and representatives from stakeholder institutions.Key accomplishments:• Successfully secured grants and funding from major sponsors and funding agencies, including the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of the Government of Canada, and the Erin JC Arsenault Fund at McGill University• Development and launch of a new website to procure additional support, sponsorship and funding of the manual from international stakeholders – https://mcgill.ca/milamos/ Show less

Montreal

Leadership of the team and day-to-day management of all research and corporate affairs of a world-class research centre specialised in the niche fields of aviation law and space law.Key accomplishments:• Subject matter expert and guest speaker at United Nations conferences and forums, including:o First United Nations Conference on Space Law and Policy – September 2018o United Nations Conference on the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNISPACE+50) – June… Show more Leadership of the team and day-to-day management of all research and corporate affairs of a world-class research centre specialised in the niche fields of aviation law and space law.Key accomplishments:• Subject matter expert and guest speaker at United Nations conferences and forums, including:o First United Nations Conference on Space Law and Policy – September 2018o United Nations Conference on the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNISPACE+50) – June 2018o United Nations/United Arab Emirates High Level Forum on “Space as a driver for socio-economic sustainable development” –November 2017• Designed and delivered lectures to government representatives and officials of the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO)—July 2017• Designed and delivered lectures to industry professionals of Turkish Airlines – February 2015• Negotiated a vital contract with HeinOnline to digitalise over 40 years of articles and publications of McGill University’s Annals of Air and Space Law available to the public • Planned and managed industry professional development and networking events hosted by McGill, including stewardship of critical corporate sponsors to enhance credibility and ensure financial viability of the events:o Qatar Airways/McGill Intramural Air Law Speed Moot Court Competitiono Qatar Airways/McGill Rising Scholars in Air and Space Law Conferenceo Annual McGill Conference on International Aviation Liability and Insurance:https://www.mcgill.ca/iasl/ialio Annual Manfred Lachs Conferences on Space Law: https://www.mcgill.ca/iasl/events/mlc Show less

Montreal, Canada Area

Designing, managing and delivering post graduate-level lectures and courses in the areas of Airline Business and Law (Fall 2014 to present) and Government Regulation of Space Activities (Winter 2018 to present).Key accomplishments:• Revamp and ongoing updates of the course lecture content, materials, assignments and exams to maximize relevancy and alignment with the current aerospace legal and regulatory environment• As a result of these courses, students have gone on to… Show more Designing, managing and delivering post graduate-level lectures and courses in the areas of Airline Business and Law (Fall 2014 to present) and Government Regulation of Space Activities (Winter 2018 to present).Key accomplishments:• Revamp and ongoing updates of the course lecture content, materials, assignments and exams to maximize relevancy and alignment with the current aerospace legal and regulatory environment• As a result of these courses, students have gone on to successfully obtain roles at leading aerospace companies such as the International Civil Aviation Organization, Air Canada, and the Canadian Space Agency Show less

Montreal, Canada Area

Management and promotion of the globally renowned academic journal Annals of Air and Space Law. Proactively sought contributions from international subject matter experts, academics and practitioners to publish and disseminate cutting-edge research on topical issues in aerospace law.Key accomplishments:• Published 3 annual editions of the academic journal, ensuring consistency in language and helping to convey concepts in an accessible manner for a wider audience• Effective… Show more Management and promotion of the globally renowned academic journal Annals of Air and Space Law. Proactively sought contributions from international subject matter experts, academics and practitioners to publish and disseminate cutting-edge research on topical issues in aerospace law.Key accomplishments:• Published 3 annual editions of the academic journal, ensuring consistency in language and helping to convey concepts in an accessible manner for a wider audience• Effective project management of the journal, liaising with over 50 stakeholders to ensure timely publication of the journal• Additional editorial credits include:o Editor of the Monograph Series, a series of books covering legal and regulatory issues in space law and emerging modes of aerospace transportationo Editor of Occasional Papers of the Centre, a set of research papers, including on Sustainable International Civil Aviationo Desk-Editor of the Global Space Governance: An International Study, a publication that has been presented at the 10th United Nations Workshop on Space Law—September 2016 Show less

Montreal, Canada Area

Administrative work, research and editing work

The Hague Area, Netherlands

Leadership of a team to organise the prestigious annual moot court competition that takes place at the Peace Palace, involving judges from the International Court of Justice, international courts and tribunals, and practitioners from law firms.

Leiden

Van Vollenhoven Institute for Law, Governance and Development

London, United Kingdom

Teaching Assistant at the SOAS Language Centre

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Space Law

Master Of Laws (Llm), Air And Space Law

Master Of Laws (Llm), Public International Law, Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Law And Politics

Activities and Societies: SOAS Taiwan Society, Amnesty International, Bosnian Resource Information Centre and Kosovar Support, SOAS.

Summer Space Programme

SSP Barcelona 2008