Pierre Noël has two decades of energy market and policy research in academia and leading think-tanks, as well as consulting experience with energy companies, banks and government agencies in Asia and Europe.  Dr Noël helps energy firms and financial institutions develop strategies, at the intersections of global energy commodity markets and national political and regulatory landscapes. He also advises governments on energy security policy and strategic energy reforms. He has in-depth understanding of the political economy of energy policies and regulations in ASEAN countries and India.  Pierre Noël holds a PhD in political science from Sciences-Po Grenoble, France.  He also read applied (energy) economics for one year and received professional training in energy law.