Ms. Denise Cheong is the Head of Energy Law and Policy at the Centre for International Law (CIL), National University of Singapore (NUS). Her research interests centre around law and policy issues that cut across the energy, ocean and environmental sectors. Prior to her current position, she was formerly the Head of Nuclear Law & Policy and was responsible for developing the area into a standalone programme at CIL.
In her new role, Denise’s research will focus on energy governance issues of international importance and/or regional significance across the energy cycle, particularly those of a cross-cutting nature. Apart from nuclear energy, her research focus will expand to include other low-emission energy sources. Her published works include book chapters and journal articles on nuclear, ocean and/or environmental law issues. She has also been invited to speak and participate in conferences, workshops, seminars and meetings as well as expert groups on topics related to nuclear law and policy, both internationally and regionally. She is a member of the International Nuclear Law Association and the Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law.
Prior to joining CIL in 2014, she was in private legal practice for close to 15 years, working in the area of international capital markets in Sydney, Tokyo and Singapore. She is an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore and a Solicitor of England and Wales. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Master of Science (Environmental Management) (Shell Medal and Prize for best overall performance and Shell Best Dissertation Award) from NUS, a Diplôme d’Université in International Nuclear Law from the University of Montpellier and a diploma from the Rhodes Academy of Ocean Law and Policy.
