The expert has an extensive portfolio of project experience spanning both local and international initiatives, with a strong emphasis on international trade law and policy, dispute settlement, arbitration, rule of law, and state-building. Collaborating closely with international funding organizations such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and European Union bodies, the expert has played advisory roles in various critical initiatives.

Their primary areas of expertise include providing legal advice on WTO and EU trade issues, crafting policy for economic and legal governance, and developing academic programs focused on legal education in the Middle East and Asia. Notably, they have served as an Economic Governance Advisor for the Rule of Law Team at the Quartet Office and as an adviser to the Flemish Regional Agreement and Federal Government of Belgium.

The expert has held key responsibilities and leadership roles, including Project Director for the Flemish Inter-university Council and a consultant for the Japanese External Trade Organization. They have been recognized with multiple memberships in prestigious organizations like the WTO Law & Dispute Resolution Centre and the Belgium Branch of the International Law Association.

Achievements include developing blended learning programs for Chinese-European trade relations and serving as a key expert in EU-China health sector projects. Their work has led to tangible impacts, including policy recommendations and successful project implementations across multiple sectors.

The expert’s technical skills are complemented by computer literacy, which supports their analytical and research capabilities in both academic and consultancy environments.