Dr Vishnu Nair, currently an Assistant Professor at Amity University Dubai, holds a PhD in Law from the National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi, Kerala. He has a Master's in Public Law and Intellectual Property Rights with distinction from the University of Kerala and a B.A. LL.B. (Hons) from Kerala Law Academy Law College, Trivandrum.
Since 2016, he has actively practised law, specialising in Constitutional, Civil, and Arbitration matters. Dr Nair served as a faculty member at Kerala Law Academy Law College, contributing expertise in Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, and International Law. He is an honorary lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.
His achievements include the Sarah Dorrington Encouragement Award for Best Upcoming Team at the 14th International Maritime Arbitration Moot Competition and participation in prestigious international competitions like the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot and Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court.
- Doctor of Philosophy in Law, National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi, 2023
- Master of Laws in Public Law and Intellectual Property Rights, Department of Law, University of Kerala, 2017
- BA.LL.B (Hons), Kerala Law Academy Law College, Trivandrum, 2016
- NET Qualified, University Grants Commission, New Delhi, 2018
- "Democracy as a Basic Feature of the Constitution: Exploring the Doctrines Impact on Election Jurisprudence", published in an edited book titled, “Doctrine of Basic Structure: Revisiting Kesavananda Bharati Verdict on its 50th Anniversary” published by National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, 2024, ISBN – 978-81-954276-8-0.
- "Balancing Judicial Activism In India: Evolution and Challenges"- New Horizons of Law and Justice Department of Law, Central University of Kerala, ISBN: - Accepted.
- “Denial of Right to Self Determination: The Kashmir Conundrum”, The Academy Law Review (45 Ac. L.R. 2021) (ISSN 2278-5108) Mar 20, 2022.
- “Identification of Research Problems: Ethical Considerations”, Ethics in Legal Research & Publication (ISBN-978-81-953992-8-4) - The National University of Advanced Legal Studies · Mar 4, 2022.
- “Promulgation of Ordinances: An Analysis”, Kerala Legislative Assembly Quarterly · Oct 6, 2014, Kerala Legislative Assembly Quarterly · Oct 6, 2014.
- The Asian Academy of International Law
- The Australian & New Zealand Society of International Law
- International Law Association, (ILA ID-21538)
- Constitutional Law
- Administrative Law
- Jurisprudence
- Company Law
- Alternate Dispute Resolution
- Private International Law
- Professional Ethics
