Şimal Efsane Erdoğan is currently pursuing a PhD in law and serves as a visiting lecturer at the Dickson Poon School of Law. Her doctoral research is centred on the conversion of public procurement practices into an instrument for environmental management, particularly in the context of climate mitigation initiatives within the European Union. Efsane holds licenses as a lawyer, being a member of the Istanbul Bar Association, and as a Scottish Solicitor, admitted to the Law Society of Scotland. Notably, in 2023, Efsane was selected as one of the Future Energy Leaders by the World Energy Council.