Degrees

PhD in Economics, Finance, and Law (University of Aberdeen)

MSc in Economics and Finance (University of Aberdeen)

LLM in Law (University of Aberdeen)

BSc in Economics (North Carolina State University)

BA in Political Science (North Carolina State University)

Research interests

Energy, commodities, public choice, law and economics 

Teaching Interests

Mathematics & Statistics for Economists, Sustainability Leadership, Contract Law, Energy Economics, Energy Law

Publications

Monographs and Books

Usenmez E, Redesigning Petroleum Taxation: Aligning Government and Investors in the UK (2018) Routledge (part of Routledge Explorations in Environmental Economics series)

Gordon G, Paterson J, Usenmez E, UK Oil & Gas Law: Current Practice & Emerging Trends (2018 3rd Edition) EUP

Gordon G, Paterson J, Usenmez E, Oil & Gas Law: Current Practice & Emerging Trends (2011 2nd Edition) DUP

Academic Articles and Book Chapters

Usenmez E, “Understanding Marker Crude Price Formation I: Historical Developments” in Tina Hunter (ed) Encyclopaedia of Oil and Gas Law (2023 forthcoming) Edward Elgar

Usenmez E, “Understanding Marker Crude Price Formation II: Market Mechanisms” in Tina Hunter (ed) Encyclopaedia of Oil and Gas Law (2023 forthcoming) Edward Elgar

Usenmez E, “The UK’s Energy Security”, in Greg Gordon, John Paterson, Emre Üşenmez (eds), Oil and Gas Law: Current Practice and Emerging Trends (2018) EUP

Hunter T, Usenmez E, Paterson J, “Future Trends in Shale Law & Policy in the UK”, in Tina Hunter (ed), Handbook on Shale Gas Law & Policy (2016) Intersentia

Usenmez E, “Optimising Offshore Health and Safety Inspections: How the Markets Could Help” in M Baram, P Lindoe and O Renn (eds), Risk Governance of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations (2014) Cambridge University Press

Usenmez E, “The UK’s Energy Security”, in Greg Gordon, John Paterson, Emre Üşenmez (eds), Oil and Gas Law: Current Practice and Emerging Trends (2011) DUP

Usenmez E, “The UKCS Fiscal Regime”, in Greg Gordon, John Paterson, Emre Üşenmez (eds), Oil and Gas Law: Current Practice and Emerging Trends (2011) DUP

Gordon G, Paterson J and Usenmez E, “Oil and Gas Law on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf: Current Practice and Emerging Trends”, in Greg Gordon, John Paterson, Emre Üşenmez (eds), Oil and Gas Law: Current Practice and Emerging Trends (2011) DUP

Usenmez E, “The Stability of the UK Tax Regime for Offshore Oil and Gas: Positive Developments and Potential Threats” (2010) International Company and Commercial Law Review, Volume 21, Issue 1

Usenmez E, “Increase in Influence: How the Independents are Challenging the Authority of the US Government and Why the UK Government Should Take Note” (2009) International Energy Law Review, Issue 5

Reports and Blogs

Pritchard, P and Usenmez E (2023) “Finance and Extreme Climate Change” A Working Report, SSRN

Usenmez, E (2021) “Developing Leadership for the Future We Want” Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership Blog, CISL Website