Dr. Rüdiger Tscherning

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rüdiger P. Tscherning researches, teaches, and advises in the areas of international energy law, conflict laws, and international commercial law. He holds the position of Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law and is a Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary. Tscherning serves as the Canadian representative on the OECD/Nuclear Energy Agency's Working Group 5 on Nuclear Law and Education， focusing on the global forum for nuclear education, science, and technology policy. Having previously been the founding director of the Center for Energy Sustainability Law at Qatar University College of Law, he has extensive experience in teaching energy sustainability laws and policy. His legal background includes practicing as a solicitor in London, specializing in contentious energy infrastructure law and international dispute resolution. Tscherning has contributed to vital research initiatives, successfully securing funding from multiple foundations for various legal research projects. His commitment to teaching excellence in energy private law courses has earned him the Howard Tidswell Memorial Award in 2023 as well as honorable mentions for his contributions to internationalization and sustainability efforts within the faculty.

Research Interests

Nuclear Energy LNG Hydrogen Economy Offshore Wind Energy Electricity Transmission Low Carbon Energy Solutions Global Shipping Rail & Aviation Regulation Construction Energy Infrastructure Climate Adaptation Resilience Conflict Laws International Commercial Law International Dispute Resolution

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Teaches and conducts research in international energy law and related fields.

Research Fellow

2020-01-01 — Present

School of Public Policy, University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Conducts research and policy analysis regarding energy law.

Founding Director

2010-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Center for Energy Sustainability Law, Qatar University College of Law • Doha, Qatar

Established and led the center focusing on energy law and sustainability.

Lecturer in Law

2009-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Qatar University College of Law • Doha, Qatar

Taught courses related to energy law and sustainability.

Solicitor

2004-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Private Practice, London • London, England

Practiced law with a focus on energy infrastructure.

Awards

#2023

Howard Tidswell Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence

2023-01-01

Courses

Legislation Conflict Laws Alternative Energy Law Energy Transportation Infrastructure Law

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.