Career Summary
Biography
Bin joined Newcastle Law School as a Lecturer in January 2016. He previously worked as an associate professor at Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics School of Law (Beihang University School of Law) in Beijing, China for eight years.
Research Expertise
Bin's doctoral thesis focused on the basic principles of international law, including state sovereignty, state responsibility, the protection of human rights and the use of force in international relations.
Bin has developed a particular interest in the legal issues of international aviation and space law since he started his academic career at Beihang Law School in 2007. He has published a number of high quality journal articles in this regard in Chinese and English languages and has chaired a number of research projects funded by Chinese government. His research topics covered environmental protection in outer space and intellectual property issues in international space station. In view of his expertise in aviation and space law, Bin was invited by Chinese government to be an expert in drafting Chinese relevant legislation, including Civil Airplane Industry Development Regulations(Draft) and Interim Measures on Space Debris Mitigation and Protection(2010) . In 2013, he was awarded China Institute of Space Law Excellence in Research Award.
Bin was the visiting scholar at DePaul University International Aviation Law Institute (U.S) in 2009 and at Newcastle Law School (Australia) in 2012. He was invited by Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to give a lecture on space and national security issues in Canberra in October 2012 to legal officers from that Department, representatives from Royal Australian Air Force, representatives from the U.S Embassy as well as legal scholars from Australia. He has served as a core expert in McGill-funded research project of 'Manual on International Law Applicable to Military Uses of Outer Space (MILAMOS) ' since 2016. Bin is now the Editor of Newcastle Law Review, the journal of Newcastle Law School and the honorary counsel for Beijing Legal Negotiation Society in China.
Teaching Expertise
Bin taught a number of core and elective courses at Beihang Law School, including Public International Law, International Commercial Law and Aviation and Space Law. In 2012, Bin was awarded Beihang University Blue Sky Teaching Star Award and Xifei Outstanding Teaching Award. He is currently the course coordinator of Alternative Dispute Resolution at Newcastle Law School and also teach into Public International Law, International Clinical Legal Externship and International Air and Space Law.
Administrative Experience
Bin served as the Assistant Dean at Beihang Law School from March 2010 to July 2013 with the responsibilities to develop Air and Space law sub-discipline and to supervise the LLM program at the School.
Qualifications
- PhD (International Law), Renmin University of China
Keywords
- Public International Law
- Air and Space Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Mandarin (Mother)
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 180116 | International Law (excl. International Trade Law) | 40 |
| 180199 | Law not elsewhere classified | 40 |
| 180123 | Litigation, Adjudication and Dispute Resolution | 20 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|
| Lecturer | University of Newcastle Newcastle Law School Australia |
Academic appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2010 - 31/12/2015 | Associate Professor | Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics School of Law China |
| 1/07/2007 - 30/06/2010 | Lecturer | Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics School of Law China |
Awards
Award
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2013 |
China Institute of Space Law Excellence in Research China Institute of Space Law |
| 2012 |
Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics ('Beihang University') Blue Sky Teaching Star Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics |
| 2012 |
Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics ('Beihang University') Xifei Outstanding Teaching Award Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics |
Honours
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2018 |
Honorary Counsel Beijing Legal Negotiation Society |
Professional
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2018 |
Guest Researcher Trilateral Cooperation Studies Center (TCSC), Renmin University of China |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Book (4 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Jakhu RS, Chen K-W, Nyampong Y, Li B, Monograph Series III: Global Space Governance, McGill University Institute of Air and Space Law, Montreal, Canada, 766 (2015) | ||
| 2010 | Li B, Liao S, International Investment Law, Ge Zhi Publishing House, Shanghai, China (2010) | ||
| 2008 | Li B, Li S, Gao L, Public International Law, University of International Business and Economics Press, Beijing, China (2008) | ||
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Chapter (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Li B, Chen L, 'International Civil Aviation Organisation: A Model Intergovernmental Organization', Elgar Research Handbook in International Aviation Law (Forthcoming), Edward Elgar Publishing, UK (2018) |
Journal article (14 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Li B, 'Weeden and Chow: Commentary from a legal perspective', SPACE POLICY, (2012) | ||
| 2012 | Li B, SA C, 'Study on Development of International Aviation Security Legislation', Journal of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Social Sciences Edition, (2012) | ||
| 2011 | Li B, 'Indian National Mechanism of Mitigating Space Debris and Its Inspiration', Journal of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Social Sciences Edition, (2011) | ||
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Other (9 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Li B, 'Launch of Space X Falcon Heavy', (2018) [O1] | ||
| 2018 | Li B, Hou Z, 'U.S. Regulatory Scheme and Legislation on Unmanned Aircraft Systems', (2018) [O1] | ||
| 2017 | Li B, 'The economic reasons why Australia needs a stronger space industry', (2017) [O1] | ||
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Thesis / Dissertation (2 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Li B, Study on Responsibility to Protect, Renmin University of China (2007) | ||
| 2004 | Li B, Validity Of Arbitration Clause, Renmin University of China (2004) |
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 10 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $137,500 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20181 grants / $21,500
Endeavour Mobility Project$21,500
Funding body: Department of Education and Training
| Funding body | Department of Education and Training |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Dr. Bin Li and Mr. Shaun McCarthy |
| Scheme | Endeavour Mobility |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2018 |
| Funding Finish | 2018 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
| Category | 1CS |
| UON | N |
20171 grants / $33,000
New Colombo Mobility Project$33,000
This is a two week intensive clinical legal education placement hosted at Beihang University in Beijing, Peking University in Beijing, Shanghai Jiaotong University in Shanghai and East China University of Political Science and Law in Shanghai. The work integrated placement consists of students attending and participating in legal advice clinics and workshops held at universities, courts and arbitration institutes in China. Further, students attend law firm offices of international law firms based in Beijing and Shanghai and discuss with Chinese and international legal practitioners the cases and areas of law that are conducted by the law firms. The placement also involves students attending seminars and participating in clinical workshops together with Chinese law students and staff regarding the law and legal process in Australia and China. The learning activities include interactive simulated client interviews, court hearings, mediations and negotiations. The project enhances student knowledge of China and its legal system and strengthens partnerships with universities and law firms in China.
Funding body: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
| Funding body | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Mr. Shaun McCarthy and Dr. Bin Li |
| Scheme | New Colombo Mobility Plan |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2017 |
| Funding Finish | 2017 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
| Category | 1CS |
| UON | N |
20161 grants / $3,000
New Staff Grant$3,000
Funding body: Faculty of Business and Law, University of Newcastle
| Funding body | Faculty of Business and Law, University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Dr. Bin Li |
| Scheme | New Staff Grants |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2016 |
| Funding Finish | 2017 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
20121 grants / $2,000
How to Teach Chinese LLB Students in English Language - Take The Course of Public International Law As an Example $2,000
Funding body: Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
| Funding body | Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Bin Li |
| Scheme | Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Key Teaching Reform Grants |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2012 |
| Funding Finish | 2014 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
20111 grants / $2,000
Study on Space Policies of the U.S.A and EU$2,000
Funding body: Chinese Institute of Space Law
| Funding body | Chinese Institute of Space Law |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Bin Li, Yukui Hou |
| Scheme | Annual Research Grants |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2011 |
| Funding Finish | 2011 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | External |
| Category | EXTE |
| UON | N |
20103 grants / $36,000
Comparative Study on Aviation Industry Legislation In the U.S and EU$20,000
Funding body: Aviation Industry Corporation of China
| Funding body | Aviation Industry Corporation of China |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Weiqiu Long, Bin Li, Chunli Xia, Daoqin Ding |
| Scheme | AVIC Annual Research Grants |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2010 |
| Funding Finish | 2011 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | External |
| Category | EXTE |
| UON | N |
International Law on Outer Space Environmental Protection and Its Way Forward$8,000
Funding body: Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
| Funding body | Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Bin Li, Chunli Xia, Guozhu Gao |
| Scheme | Fundamental Research Grants |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2010 |
| Funding Finish | 2011 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
Fostering Law Students Capable of Litigating Before International Courts/Tribunals In A University Of Science and Technology$8,000
Funding body: Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
| Funding body | Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Bin Li |
| Scheme | Blue Sky Teaching Star Grants |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2010 |
| Funding Finish | 2011 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
20092 grants / $40,000
Drafting The Civil Airplane Industry Development Regulations For State Council$20,000
Funding body: Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China
| Funding body | Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Weiqiu Long, Hao Liu, Bin Li, Chunli Xia |
| Scheme | COMAC Annual Research Grants |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2009 |
| Funding Finish | 2010 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | External |
| Category | EXTE |
| UON | N |
Study on the Future Legislation of Space Environment Protection and Space Debris Mitigation$20,000
Funding body: State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense | China
| Funding body | State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense | China |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Dr. Bin Li, Dr. Guozhu GAO, Dr. Caixia YANG, Dr. Chunli XIA |
| Scheme | Annual Research Grants |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2009 |
| Funding Finish | 2012 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | External |
| Category | EXTE |
| UON | N |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Total current UON EFTSL
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | PhD | New Technologies and ADR: An Investigation into the Changing Landscape of Civil Law in New South Wales | PhD (Law), Faculty of Business and Law, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Past Supervision
| Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Masters |
Study on the State Sovereignty Affected by Natural Disaster in International Relief <em>Outstanding Master's Thesis of Beihang University (2014) </em> |
International Law, Beihang University | Sole Supervisor |
| 2013 | Masters | Study on the Legal Issues in relation to the General Aviation Accidents Investigation | International Law, Beihang University | Sole Supervisor |
| 2012 | Masters | New Developments in International Legislation on Civil Aviation Safety | International Law, Beihang University | Sole Supervisor |
| 2011 | Masters | Legal Issues concerning the Near Space | International Law, Beihang University | Sole Supervisor |
Research Projects
Elgar Research Handbook in International Aviation Law/ Author/ Brian Havel, Bin Li etc. 2018
Translating the book of 'Context and Pretext of Conflict Resolution' written by Kevin Avruch into Chinese Language / Proofreader 2018 - 2019
Beijing Legal Negotiation Society (BLNS, China) has been working on the translation and introduction of a series of overseas academic works on dispute resolution to China. I have been proofreading one of these translated versions.
Manual on International Law Applicable to Military Uses of Outer Space Project / Core Expert 2016 - 2019
Funded by McGill University (Canada) and launched in May 2016, the Manual on International Law Applicable to Military Uses of Outer Space (MILAMOS) Project aims to develop a widely-accepted manual clarifying the fundamental rules applicable to the military use of outer space, in times of peace, in periods of rising tension, and during armed conflict. The resultant manual, targeting academia, governments and international community, clarify the limitations international law places on the threat or use of force in outer space. The project has invited a number of renowned space lawyers around the world to participate in the research and drafting process of the said manual.
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Dr Bin Li
Position
Lecturer
Newcastle Law School
Faculty of Business and Law
Contact Details
| bin.li@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Phone | (02) 4921 7899 |
| Fax | (02) 4921 6931 |
Office
| Room | X-544 |
|---|---|
| Building | NeW Space |
| Location | City Campus , |