BA, LLB, LLM and Doctor of Civil Law degrees. Over 40 years' experience in space-related fields. Currently, Full Professor, (former Director) Institute of Air and Space Law, McGill University, Montreal; Formerly: First Director, MSS Programme, International Space University, Strasbourg, France; teaches courses relating to space law and policy, public international law and relations. Project Director of MILAMOS (McGill Manual); Author of numerous books and papers, has given expert legal opinions around the world. Recipient of (a) Distinguished Service Award for significant contribution to the development of space law and (b) Leonardo da Vinci Life-long Achievement Award for promotion of space safety.