Roy A. Partain is Chair and Professor of Commercial Law and Sustainability at the University of Aberdeen, as well as director of the Ph.D. in Law program and several LL.M. and LL.B. programs. His research explores the nexus between commercial law and sustainable development, including the liability issues arising from emergent and innovative technologies. He is a Member of the State Bar of Texas. He has advised and worked on research projects underwritten by ministries and research institutions in East Asia.