Dr Bin Li
Senior Lecturer
School of Law and Justice
- Email:bin.li@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4921 7899
A new frontier in space law and justice technology
Dr Bin Li’s work lies at the intersection of technology, law and justice. His research assesses the legal regulation of space technologies and explores the benefits and risks that new technologies pose for justice reform.
What role does technology have in the justice sector? How should space technologies be regulated by national and international governments? As we enter a new decade of technological innovation, Newcastle Law School lecturer Dr Bin Li is helping to determine the best ways to use and regulate some of our world’s most innovative creations.
“Technology has been rolled out rapidly in the justice sector in Australia and other parts of the world, and it is important to ensure that the use of technology contributes to fair and just resolution of disputes instead of causing new burden or adverse impact on disputing parties,” explains Bin.
“My research aims to safeguard ‘fairness’ while the justice sector embraces various technological innovations.”
Regulating space technologies
After his PhD studies at Renmin University of China, Bin launched his career at Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (now Beihang University), China’s leading aerospace technology and engineering university. As a new staff member, Bin began exploring how domestic and international legal rules regulate the use of space technology.
“My research looks into how national governments should harness the use of space technology — in military activities in outer space for example — so that the application of the technology can contribute to a safe and secure outer space environment for humankind.”
Bin has now been researching space technology regulations for more than 13 years. He has emerged as a prominent and authoritative voice within the research community and general public, having written several popular articles for publications such as The Conversation.
“My research work and articles are helping to inform the general public about important issues arising from human use of outer space and space technology.
“It’s exciting to see the increasing hits on my publications at different online platforms, including SSRN, ResearchGate and The Conversation.”
One of Bin’s recent articles for The Conversation,evaluating India’s anti-satellite test, garnered more than 25,000 hits from all corners of the globe.
“I’m proud that my research is having a high impact on the public perception of outer space—the new frontier for humankind.
“These metrics means that people are spending their time reading my research, and that it has value to them. This also means potential collaboration opportunities with researchers at home and abroad.”
Reforming the justice system
After moving to Australia in 2016, Bin began to extend his research on technology into a new domain: the justice system. His work in this area seeks to shed greater light on how new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, are used within the justice sector and how they impact on dispute resolution processes.
“We know there are some concerns around the use of these technologies in the justice sector.
“My research investigates how technological innovations are used in court processes and other dispute resolution approaches, such as mediation and arbitration, and how they affect stakeholders’ rights and obligations.
“Ultimately, we are looking at whether the use of these new technologies really contributes positively to fairness and justice.”
Within this research domain, Bin has been collaborating with colleagues at the University of Newcastle, including Professor Tania Sourdin, on a research project evaluating ‘Adieu’, an online divorce tool developed byAdieu AI Pty Ltd.
“We are collecting and analysing feedback of the platform’s end-users to see what concerns stakeholders have with the online technology and what could be done to address these challenges.”
Forging local and international partnerships
Bin’s research network extends to Canada, China, the USA and elsewhere. He is a visiting scholar for universities such as DePaul University College of Law, USA, where he has conducted research into air and space law.
Bin’s educational background and work experience in highly respected Chinese universities also puts him in an excellent position to engage and collaborate with top Chinese researchers specialised in areas of law and technology and space law.
While Bin shares that the move from China to Australia in 2016 was initially challenging, he continues to be inspired and motivated by his peers at the University of Newcastle and further afield.
“The transition from the work environment in China to Australian academia was a bit hard at first, but thanks to the generous support from colleagues at the Newcastle Law School and the Faculty of Business and Law, I am used to this new and exciting work setting and really enjoy it!”
A new frontier in space law and justice technology
Dr Bin Li’s work lies at the intersection of technology, law and justice. His research assesses the legal regulation of space technologies and explores the benefits and risks that new technologies pose for justice reform.
Career Summary
Biography
I earned my PHD from Renmin University of China in Beijing, a Top 100 Law School according to the QS 2023. Before joining Newcastle, I was an Associate Professor at Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics School of Law (Beihang University School of Law) in China.
Research Expertise
My doctoral thesis studied the rationale of 'state responsibility to protect' ('R2P') involving a critique on some of the fundamental principles of international law, including state responsibility, human rights and the use of force in international relations.
I developed a particular interest in the legal issues of international aerospace law since I started my academic career at Beihang Law School in 2007. I have published a number of high quality journal articles in Chinese and English languages and have chaired a number of research projects funded by the Chinese government. My research topics cover environmental protection in outer space and intellectual property issues in international space station. I was invited by the Chinese government to be an expert in drafting Chinese relevant legislation to aerospace activities, including Civil Airplane Industry Development Regulations (2012) and Interim Measures on Space Debris Mitigation and Protection (2010). In 2013, I was awarded 'Excellence in Research' by China Institute of Space Law.
I was a visiting scholar at DePaul University International Aviation Law Institute (the U.S) in 2009 and at the Newcastle Law School (Australia) in 2012. I was invited by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to give a speech 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. I served as a core expert in McGill-funded research project of 'Manual on International Law Applicable to Military Uses of Outer Space (MILAMOS) ' in 2016 - 2017.
After moving to Australia, I began to extend my research to a new domain: technology and dispute resolution. My work in this area seeks to shed greater light on how new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are used within the justice sector and how they impact on dispute resolution processes. I am a certified complaint professional in Australia.
Teaching Expertise
I teach into a range of core and elective courses at Newcastle, including Torts, Legal System and Method, Civil Dispute Resolution and Public International Law.
Leadership Roles
I am the Program Convenor for Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Master of Dispute Resolution and also provide support to international students from China who study law at Newcastle, including facilitating support for them from more senior Chinese students. I serve as an elected member of the Academic Senate and sit on its Program and Course Approval Committee. I was appointed to the Executive Committee of Academic Senate in 2023.
Qualifications
- PhD (International Law), Renmin University of China
Keywords
- Aerospace law and policy
- Conflict management and dispute resolution
- Technology and Justice
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Mandarin (Mother)
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 480408 | Law, science and technology | 50 |
| 480499 | Law in context not elsewhere classified | 50 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|
| Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle Newcastle Law School Australia |
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 |
Professional
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2020 |
Advisory Council Member Filling Space |
| 2018 |
Guest Researcher Trilateral Cooperation Studies Centre (TCSC), Renmin University of China | China |
| 2018 |
Affiliated Member University of Tasmania |
| 2018 |
Finalist, Faculty of Business and Law Award for International Engagement Faculty of Business and law, The University of Newcastle |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Book (1 outputs)
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| 2020 |
Sourdin T, Meredith J, Li B, Digital Technology and Justice Justice Apps, Routledge, Abingdon, Oxon, 110 (2020) [A1]
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Journal article (26 outputs)
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| 2023 |
Sourdin T, Li B, Brown A, 'An Ethical Perspective in the the Judicial Use of Artificial Intelligence: Where Will the New EU Artificial Intelligence Act Take Us?', Australian Law Journal, 97 421-435 (2023) [C1]
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| 2023 |
Islam MS, Li B, Anderson J, 'An assessment of the potential outcomes in practising restorative justice in criminal settings in Australia and the United States: a systematic review and meta-analysis', Contemporary Justice Review: Issues in Criminal, Social, and Restorative Justice, 26 262-298 (2023) [C1] Restorative justice was proposed as an alternative to the court system. Therefore, the policymakers and the researchers are keen to see how this intervention works. Many studies h... [more] Restorative justice was proposed as an alternative to the court system. Therefore, the policymakers and the researchers are keen to see how this intervention works. Many studies have evaluated restorative justice programs, but most of them lack methodological rigour leading to perform this meta-analysis. This article involves literature search and review, data collection and analysis to examine whether restorative justice is more effective than the courts in Australia and the United States (¿the US¿). To this end, it first surveyed several benchmarks as success indicators in evaluating the ¿effectiveness¿, including reducing recidivism, disposal time and costs and enhancing fair processes, and parties¿ satisfaction. After review, two outcome variables: recidivism and satisfaction were selected. The meta-analysis revealed that the restorative justice participants had 22% decreased odds (Odds Ratio = 0.78, 95% CI = 0.71, 0.86) than the court participants and restorative justice participants in the US were less likely to recidivate (OR = 0.63, 95% CI = 0.49, 0.80) than that of in Australia (OR = 0.81, 95% CI = 0.73, 0.90). Further, the study found restorative justice participants were more satisfied than the court participants (OR 1.14, 95% CI 1.07, 1.21), and the court participants experienced the first re-offence more quickly after referral than the restorative justice participants (18 months vs 25 months).
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| 2022 | Li B, 'Space Won t Be Safe Until the U.S. and China Can Cooperate', SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, (2022) | ||||||||||
| 2021 |
Shi C, Sourdin T, Li B, 'The Smart Court A New Pathway to Justice in China?', International Journal for Court Administration, 12 1-19 (2021) [C1] As with other jurisdictions, China has introduced a range of newer technologies into its justice sector to promote greater access to justice, improve judicial transparency and to ... [more] As with other jurisdictions, China has introduced a range of newer technologies into its justice sector to promote greater access to justice, improve judicial transparency and to promote just outcomes for disputing parties with legal issues. Chinese courts¿ practice of embracing technology is unique as an overarching approach has been adopted by the central government to build the ¿smart court¿ system across the entirety of its courts. Arguably, the smart court system, which relies on computer technologies that enable big data use, blockchain formation and advisory and determinative forms of artificial legal intelligence, has, to a certain degree, promoted easier access to justice, enabled faster dispute resolution, saved costs by moving judicial process online and ensured that judgments can be enforced. On the other hand, however, there are concerns relating to the use of some technologies that include the use of automated judgments, digital divide issues, judicial independence, as well as issues linked to privacy and data protection. This article concludes that some caution should be exercised in developing the ¿smart court¿ system, primarily in relation to the oversight and introduction of more disruptive technologies to ensure that cheap and quick dispute resolution can be achieved without detrimental impacts on justice.
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| 2020 |
Sourdin T, Li B, McNamara DM, 'Court innovations and access to justice in times of crisis', Health Policy and Technology, 9 447-453 (2020) [C1] Background: COVID-19 has disrupted not only the health sector but also justice systems. Courts around the world have had to respond quickly to the challenges presented by the pand... [more] Background: COVID-19 has disrupted not only the health sector but also justice systems. Courts around the world have had to respond quickly to the challenges presented by the pandemic and the associated social distancing restrictions. This has created significant challenges for the justice system and such challenges are likely to be further compounded in the post-pandemic era as there is a ¿tsunami¿ of COVID-19-related disputes predicted. Methods: This study will examine how global court responses have transitioned from being primarily traditional, face-to-face proceedings to online court processes (as supported by internet technology). By adopting a comparative approach, we will analyse how some countries have adapted to this shift to online mode while also maintaining a focus on access to justice. Results: We argue that online modes of dispute resolution, often referred to as Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), can promote resolution while facilitating social distancing in this new COVID-era. The rapid shift from traditional court processes to an online mode has further assisted the public, lawyers and experts to access the justice system in some jurisdictions, even during the crisis. In light of the scale of recent changes, there have been concerns about the capacity of courts to adopt newer technologies as well as issues relating to the impact of a new online model of justice, particularly in terms of the barriers for more vulnerable members of society. Further, the use of disruptive technologies in some courts have posed questions around whether outcomes generated by these innovations reflect the meaning of ¿justice¿ in its traditional sense. Conclusions: This article argues that courts should embrace newer technologies that support court services while being mindful of possible tech-related issues that can impact on justice objectives. We argue that by placing further emphasis on alternative dispute resolution methods and ODR into the future, this might offset the likely tsunami of COVID-related litigation which would enable courts, hospitals, medical professionals and patients to settle disputes in a just, equitable and more efficient manner.
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| 2020 |
Sourdin T, Li B, Simm S, Connolly A, 'COVID-19, Technology and Family Dispute Resolution', Australasian Dispute Resolution Journal, 30 270-283 (2020) [C1]
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| 2019 | Li B, 'Legal Governance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in China Balancing Between Public Safety and Industry Growth', Issues in Aviation Law and Policy, 19 81-102 (2019) [C1] | Nova | |||||||||
| 2019 |
Sourdin T, Li B, Burke T, 'Just Quick and Cheap? Civil Dispute Resolution and Technology', Macquarie Law Journal, 19 17-38 (2019) [C1]
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| 2019 |
Li B, McCarthy S, Chen W, 'Fostering future lawyers in an era of globalisation: Integrating dispute resolution into overseas clinical legal education externships', Australian Journal of Clinical Education, 4 1-11 (2019) [C1]
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| 2017 |
Sourdin T, Li B, 'Editorial', Newcastle Law Review, 12 v-ix (2017) [C1]
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| 2012 |
Bin L, 'Weeden and Chow: Commentary from a legal perspective', Space Policy, 28 177-179 (2012) The paper, 'Space sustainability through the sustainable management of common-pool resources: a framework and potential policies' by Brian Weeden and Tiffany Chow, resea... [more] The paper, 'Space sustainability through the sustainable management of common-pool resources: a framework and potential policies' by Brian Weeden and Tiffany Chow, researches Long-Term Sustainability issues (LTS) from the perspectives of both economics and governance, focusing on analyzing Elinor Ostrom's principles, and puts forward the main elements for a management regime. Their paper will be helpful for the international community to understand the importance of LTS, to further discussions in this field and even to shape a framework for tackling LTS. On the other hand, some of the principles raised by Ostrom still need to be clarified and deliberated throughout the international community. This commentary will analyze some of Ostrom's principles from the perspective of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty (OST) and put forward the values LTS should encompass based on an analysis of its relations with provisions in the OST. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
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Review (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Li B, 'war and peace in outer space: law, policy and ethics (2022) |
Conference (3 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
Sanchez-Lasaballett E, Sourdin T, Li B, 'Facial Recognition, Issues and Policy Responses', Justice Innovation Symposium, Newcastle, Australia (2022)
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| 2022 |
Sourdin T, Li B, Atherton M, Thomas H, 'Improving Customer Experience by Optimising Complaints Handling Practice at DPE', Melbourne, Australia (2022)
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| 2019 |
Li B, McCarthy S, 'Clinical Legal Education in Australia Newcastle Model', Zibo, China (2019)
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Media (7 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Li B, McGee J, 'Australia has long valued an outer space shared by all. Mining profits could change this', (2020) | ||
| 2019 | Li B, 'When Space Companies Go Rogue', (2019) | ||
| 2019 | Li B, 'Getting to know a foreign country s legal system', (2019) | ||
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Other (8 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Li B, 'How can space law address space militarization?', : Filling Space (2020) | ||||
| 2020 |
Li B, Maguire A, 'what are the Australian government s powers to quarantine people in a coronavirus outbreak?', : The Conversation (2020)
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| 2020 |
Sourdin T, Li B, 'People are using artificial intelligence to help sort out their divorce. Would you?', : The Conversation (2020)
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Presentation (3 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |
Li B, Maguire A, 'Governance of geoengineering activities: an air and space law perspective', (2019)
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| 2018 | Li B, Hou Z, 'U.S. Regulatory Scheme and Legislation on Unmanned Aircraft Systems', (2018) | ||||
| 2012 | Li B, 'Chinese Space Programs and Legislation', (2012) |
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 | 28 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $556,996 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20243 grants / $58,380
New Colombo Mobility Project$34,650
Funding body: Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT)
| Funding body | Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Shaun McCarthy |
| Scheme | New Colombo Mobility Program |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2024 |
| Funding Finish | 2024 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
| Category | 1CS |
| UON | N |
Utilising Artificial Intelligence to Assist Complainants who Speak English as a Second Language$11,865
Funding body: NSW Ombudsman's Office
| Funding body | NSW Ombudsman's Office |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Christine Armstrong, Doctor Moji Barari, Doctor Margurite Hook, Associate Professor Alicia Kulczynski, Doctor Bin Li |
| Scheme | Research Project |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2024 |
| Funding Finish | 2024 |
| GNo | G2400431 |
| Type Of Funding | C2300 – Aust StateTerritoryLocal – Own Purpose |
| Category | 2300 |
| UON | Y |
Utilising Artificial Intelligence to Assist Complainants who Speak English as a Second Language$11,865
Funding body: University of Newcastle
| Funding body | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Christine Armstrong, Doctor Bin Li, Doctor Moji Barari, Doctor Margurite Hook, Associate Professor Alicia Kulczynski |
| Scheme | Internal Competitive Schemes |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2024 |
| Funding Finish | 2024 |
| GNo | G2400433 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
20232 grants / $51,632
New Colombo Mobility Project$49,500
Funding body: Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT)
| Funding body | Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Shaun McCarthy, Bin Li |
| Scheme | New Colombo Mobility Program |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2023 |
| Funding Finish | 2023 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
| Category | 1CS |
| UON | N |
External collaboration_Domestic_Li$2,132
Funding body: University of Newcastle
| Funding body | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Bin Li |
| Scheme | External Collaboration Grant Scheme - Domestic |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2023 |
| Funding Finish | 2023 |
| GNo | G2300414 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
20225 grants / $181,000
Analysis of Complaints Handling for the RSD Team $85,000
Funding body: NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
| Funding body | NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Tania Sourdin, Doctor Christine Armstrong, Doctor Mirella Atherton, Doctor Bin Li |
| Scheme | Tender |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2022 |
| Funding Finish | 2022 |
| GNo | G2101391 |
| Type Of Funding | C2300 – Aust StateTerritoryLocal – Own Purpose |
| Category | 2300 |
| UON | Y |
New Colombo Mobility Project$49,500
Funding body: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australia
| Funding body | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australia |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Shaun McCarthy |
| Scheme | New Colombo Mobility Program |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2022 |
| Funding Finish | 2022 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
| Category | 1CS |
| UON | N |
The ways in which First Nations approaches to peacebuilding and peacemaking can be recognised in association with the NMAS$29,000
Funding body: Mediator Standards Board
| Funding body | Mediator Standards Board |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Tania Sourdin, Doctor Bin Li |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2022 |
| Funding Finish | 2023 |
| GNo | G2300004 |
| Type Of Funding | C3100 – Aust For Profit |
| Category | 3100 |
| UON | Y |
The ways in which First Nations approaches to peacebuilding and peacemaking can be recognised $15,000
Funding body: College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle
| Funding body | College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Dr Bin Li (lead) |
| Scheme | CHSF - Matched Funding |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2022 |
| Funding Finish | 2022 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
CHSF Conference Travel Grant$2,500
Funding body: College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle
| Funding body | College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Scheme | CHSF - Conference Travel Scheme |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2022 |
| Funding Finish | 2022 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
20213 grants / $53,260
New Colombo Mobility Project$49,500
Funding body: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
| Funding body | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Shaun McCarthy |
| Scheme | New Colombo Mobility Plan |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2021 |
| Funding Finish | 2021 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | C1700 - Aust Competitive - Other |
| Category | 1700 |
| UON | N |
Research Output Scheme Funding$2,500
Funding body: College of Human and Social Futures, University of Newcastle
| Funding body | College of Human and Social Futures, University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Bin Li |
| Scheme | 2021 CHSF Research Output Scheme |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2021 |
| Funding Finish | 2021 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
CHSF Early Advice Scheme 2021$1,260
Funding body: College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle
| Funding body | College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Scheme | CHSF - Early Advice Scheme |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2021 |
| Funding Finish | 2021 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
20202 grants / $39,212
New Colombo Mobility Project$33,000
Funding body: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australia
| Funding body | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australia |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Shaun McCarthy |
| Scheme | New Colombo Mobility Program |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2020 |
| Funding Finish | 2020 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
| Category | 1CS |
| UON | N |
Legal Governance on the Flight Management of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the U.S.A$6,212
Funding body: Beihang University
| Funding body | Beihang University |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Bin Li |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2020 |
| Funding Finish | 2020 |
| GNo | G1901605 |
| Type Of Funding | C3400 – International For Profit |
| Category | 3400 |
| UON | Y |
20194 grants / $56,012
New Colombo Mobility Project$33,000
Funding body: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
| Funding body | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Shaun McCarthy |
| Scheme | New Colombo Plan |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2019 |
| Funding Finish | 2019 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
| Category | 1CS |
| UON | N |
Adieu Intelligent Divorce App and Family Dispute Resolution project$20,000
The project investigates and comments on the veracity of the Adieu product and the role it could play in the current family dispute resolution environment and justice sector.
Funding body: Faculty of Business and Law University of Newcastle
| Funding body | Faculty of Business and Law University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Professor Tania Sourdin |
| Scheme | Corporate Finance |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2019 |
| Funding Finish | 2019 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
Conference funding$2,479
Funding body: Faculty of Business and law, The University of Newcastle
| Funding body | Faculty of Business and law, The University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Dr Bin Li |
| Scheme | Conference Funding |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2019 |
| Funding Finish | 2019 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
Incidental Research Funding$533
Funding body: Faculty of Business and law, The University of Newcastle
| Funding body | Faculty of Business and law, The University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Shaun McCarthy, Wei Chen |
| Scheme | Incidental Funding |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2019 |
| Funding Finish | 2019 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
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 |
20091 grants / $20,000
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 |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PhD | Exploring Sustainable Justice | PhD (Law), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2020 | PhD | Restorative Justice Approach in the Criminal Justice System of Bangladesh: A Comparative Study | PhD (Law), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
Past Supervision
| Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Masters |
Mphil Program - Study on the State Sovereignty Affected by Natural Disaster in International Relief Outstanding Mphil's Thesis of Beihang University (2014) |
International Law, Beihang University | Sole Supervisor |
| 2013 | Masters | Mphil Program - Study on the Legal Issues in relation to the General Aviation Accidents Investigation | International Law, Beihang University | Sole Supervisor |
| 2012 | Masters | Mphil Program - New Developments in International Legislation on Civil Aviation Safety | International Law, Beihang University | Sole Supervisor |
| 2011 | Masters | Mphil Program - Legal Issues concerning the Near Space | International Law, Beihang University | Sole Supervisor |
Research Projects
Legal Governance on the Flight Management of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the U.S.A 2019 - 2020
The project investigates how the unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) are legally regulated in the United States and provides consultancies on the effective approach to booming the drone industry while ensuring the public safety. The project is funded by the Key Laboratory on Legal Strategy and Governance of Industry and Information Technology based in Beihang University in Beijing and please see http://fxy.buaa.edu.cn/info/1054/4788.htm for grants approval.
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Research Collaborations
The map is a representation of a researchers co-authorship with collaborators across the globe. The map displays the number of publications against a country, where there is at least one co-author based in that country. Data is sourced from the University of Newcastle research publication management system (NURO) and may not fully represent the authors complete body of work.
| Country | Count of Publications | |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 9 | |
| China | 3 | |
| Bangladesh | 1 |
News
News • 18 Jul 2018
Dr Li Commences Guest Researcher Appointment
Law School academic appointed as guest lecturer in China
Dr Bin Li
Position
Senior Lecturer
School of Law and Justice
College of Human and Social Futures
Contact Details
| bin.li@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Phone | (02) 4921 7899 |
| Fax | (02) 4921 6931 |
Office
| Room | X-544 |
|---|---|
| Building | Nu Space |
| Location | City Campus , |
