Regulatory Analysis of Energy Law and Hydrogen Economy

Ibrar Ahmad is a PhD scholar in law at Southwest University of Political Science and Law, China, specializing in climate justice, environmental governance, and the legal frameworks that support sustainable development. His academic work addresses critical global challenges, with a particular focus on the role of legal structures in climate action and green energy transitions. Ibrar has contributed to a range of peer-reviewed journals, exploring judicial activism, environmental protection, and the legal implications of emerging technologies. His research also delves into the intersection of law and sustainability, highlighting the need for more effective global governance in addressing environmental issues. In addition to his academic achievements, Ibrar is an experienced lawyer currently practicing in China. He has worked with prestigious law firms, including his role as an associate advocate at King and Capital Law Firm in China, where he combines his legal expertise with cross-border legal practice.

Dr. Jamil Afzal has been involved in research and teaching for various National and International institutes for more than ten years. He is the author of three books and a contributor/associate editor in two others, as well as the author of various high-ranking journal articles; he has also participated in reputable international conferences.  He is an expert in Digital Law, the Digital Economy, the Hydrogen Economy, and the Legal Phenomenon of Digitalization. Dr. Jamil Afzal founded Contemporary Theory of Digitalization (CToD); CToD consists of three levels, including 3Ds at the first and 5Ds at the second level, and 7Ds at the third level. He is the Principal Ethical Editor at the International Research and Publishing Academy (IRAPA) for its associated journals, and the Executive Director at Ahbab Lawer Forum & Research Society. He is the academic editor of PLOS ONE Journal, along with a peer reviewer of different international journals. He is listed in the top 2% of scientists working on “legal fundaments” (RIS of Dr. Jamil Afzal is higher than 98% of researchers working on “legal fundaments” around the world- RG Ranking 2025).

Siraj Ahmad is a Ph.D. scholar in Chemical Engineering at Tianjin University, specializing in advanced membrane technologies for N₂/CH₄ gas separation. He conducts his research under the supervision of Professor Wang Zhi at the Chemical Engineering Research Center and the Tianjin Key Laboratory for Membrane Science and Desalination Technology. His work focuses on the design and development of high-performance mixed matrix composite membranes for energy-efficient gas separation processes. In addition to his doctoral research, Siraj contributes extensively to the Advanced Instrument Analysis and Testing Center, part of the School of Chemical Engineering and Technology at Tianjin University. Here, he supports research and education by assisting visiting scholars and international researchers with advanced analytical techniques and instrumentation. Siraj’s work reflects a strong commitment to innovation in membrane science, sustainability in gas separation, and international academic collaboration.