MR LEONARD SEBUCENSHA

Biography

Leonard Sebucensha is a PhD Researcher in energy and climate change law at the University of Aberdeen. He was awarded a University of Aberdeen School of Law PhD Merit Scholarship to carry out this research project.

Leonard is currently researching on the legal and institutional framework on the use of emission trading system (ETS) to decarbonise the East African Energy Sector for sustainable development. His research highlights the central role of the ETS for the clean energy transition policy insofar as it can cap greenhouse gas emissions and provide necessary resources for the development of clean energy transition in the EAC power sector which is the backbone of the region’s sustainable development.

Prior to commencing his PhD Research, Leonard was a Lecturer at the University of Rwanda, a Consultant and an Advocate qualified to practice in Rwanda and the East African Community. He holds a Master of Business Law Degree with distinction and a Bachelor of Law Degree with distinction from the National University of Rwanda, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Institute of Legal Practice and Development. He has carried out high impact consulting for legal development especially his work on development and drafting the Draft Law on biological diversity in Rwanda which was passed into Law in 2021. At the University of Aberdeen, he has been a Tutor and Research Assistant.

Internal Memberships

Member of Law Research Committee representing the Postgraduate research students

Member of the Aberdeen University Centre of Energy Law

Former Secretary of the Law Research Society

Prizes and Awards

University of Aberdeen PhD Merit Scholarship

National University of Rwanda Grant (for Master of Business Law Studies)

Government of Rwanda Student Financing Grant (for undergraduate studies)

Teaching Responsibilities

Tutor in Foundations of Private Law, Commercial Organisations and Insolvency, Tort in Comparative Context and Introduction to English Legal System (2023-2024)