Experienced professional economist and international trade-law expert with 17 years of experience working on renewable-energy, energy-efficiency, climate-change and international trade. Strong inter- disciplinary academic training in economics, international relations and international law. Sound knowledge of government policies and regulatory frameworks that matter for sustainable energy generation, transmission and distribution as well as production, deployment and trade in associated environmental technologies and services including solar and wind energy equipment, energy-efficient motors and smart-grids.