Péran Thomas

Thomas Péran

Docteur en droit public

Dr. Péran Thomas

EMPLOYMENT

2024/current       Director, Chair Holder (and co-Founder), Chair CEDRIS (Chair of Economics and Law of Resources, Institutions and Societies)
Paris-Saclay University

2021/current          Dean of Sorbonne in Qatar (and co-Founder), Associate Professor in Public Law, Lusail University (Qatar)
Dean of Sorbonne University in Qatar (Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne)

2024/current           Lieutenant-Colonel (LTC, reserve), French Army (National Gendarmerie)

2021/current          Associate Editor, Finance Research Letters (Sc. Journal, 2024: CiteScore 10.8; Impact Factor 10.4)

2024/current          Associate Editor, Development and Sustainability in Economics and Finance (Sc. Journal)

2021/2023            Founder and President of the French Law Club in Qatar
(attached to the official French Business Council CCIFQ)

2022/2023            Representative in Qatar of the French Association of Ph.Ds in Law (AFDD)

2017/current        Executive Director, Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Center/ROLACC Geneva (Switzerland)
Center of the United Nations Special Advocate against corruption

2011/current           Research Associate, Centre Maurice Hauriou /Université Sorbonne Paris Cité (France)

2021/2022              Secretary-General, IAACA International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (Qatar/Austria), International Organization composed of 138+ Member States

2016/2017               Lecturer, Sciences Po Bordeaux (France)

2015/2019               Associate Professor, PSB Paris School of Business (France)

2012/2014              Assistant Professor (ATER), Université de Rouen (France)

2009/2012             Banker, Amundi Asset Management/Inspector at General Inspection, Crédit Agricole (France)

RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS (Universities, Business Schools, Public and Private Centers)

Research interests:
*** Anti-corruption, Governance and Compliance
*** Constitutional Law and Human Rights
** Law and Economics
** History of Economic and Law Thoughts

Teaching interests (Bachelor and Master levels):
*** Rule of Law, Anti-corruption, Compliance
*** Constitutional Law
*** Research and Legal Methodology
** Philosophy of Law

EDUCATION

2011-2019      Ph.D in Public Law (Constitutional Law, with honors) – Université de Paris – Sorbonne Paris Cité
(Topic: The State Theory of Georges Burdeau). Available at https://www.theses.fr/2019USPCB048

2024              Certification Blockchain Expert – Blockchain Council (in progress)

2023              Certification ChatGPT Expert – Blockchain Council

2018              Certification PECB ISO 37001 Lead Implementer – PECB Lausanne

2011               French National Certification RNCP n° 34338 « Expert in financial markets and financial assets »

2011               MBA, spec. in Financial Markets – Paris ESLSCA Business School

2010              Master’s degree in Law Philosophy (with honors) – Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas

2009              Master’s degree in Business Law (with honors) – Université Paris-Descartes

PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCES (SELECTION)

Articles (peer-reviewed Journals)

[10] Péran T. (2025), “Are Economics the new Political Science? Evidence from the French epistemologists over the 20th Century”, [Working paper].

[9] Goutte S. and Péran T. (2025), “Major political events and their impact on the level of corruption: case study over OECD Countries”, [Working paper].

[8] Goutte S. and Péran T. (2024), “Climate risks and uncertainty measures: Evidence from China”, [Working paper].

[7] Péran T. and Sdiri H. (2023), “Comparing The Performance of Qatari Banks: Islamic versus Conventional, Amidst Major Shocks”, Finance Research Letters 59. Available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.frl.2023.104776.

[6] Péran T. (2022), “Interview Thomas PÉRAN, correspondant Qatar”, Signatures internationales 5: 320-325.
Available at https://www.afdd.online/signatures-internationales.

[5] Goutte S., Péran T. and Porcher T. (2022), “Corruption, economy and governance in Central Africa: An analysis of public and regional drivers of corruption”, Finance Research Letters 44.
Available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.frl.2021.102086.

[4] Péran T. (2021), “Lutte contre la corruption : les normes privées non obligatoires, cadre d’implémentation des dispositifs légaux nationaux”, Droit & Patrimoine 316.
Available at https://www.droit-patrimoine.fr/thematiques/securite-financiere/lutte-contre-la-corruption-les-normes-privees-non-obligatoires-cadre-dimplementation-des-dispositifs-legaux-nationaux-678100.php.

[3] Goutte S., Peran T. and Porcher T. (2020), “The role of economic structural factors in determining pandemic mortality rates: Evidence from the COVID-19 outbreak in France”, Research in International Business and Finance 54. Available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ribaf.2020.101281.

[2] Goutte S., Péran T., et al. (2019), “Worker mobility and the purchase of low CO2 emission vehicles in France: A datamining approach », The European Journal of Comparative Economics 16(2): 171-205.
Available at https://doi.org/10.25428/1824-2979/201902-171-205.

[1] Péran T. (2014), “Le plan Freycinet : entre étatisme et libéralisme”, Droit de la voirie 180: 140-142.
Available at https://www.environnement-magazine.fr/pollutions/article/2014/09/01/24300/plan-freycinet-entre-etatisme-liberalisme.

Books

[2] Péran T. (2023), La théorie de l’État de Georges Burdeau, pref. Ismaila Madior Fall, fwd. Michel Degoffe, Paris: L’Harmattan, 494 p.
https://www.lgdj.fr/la-theorie-de-l-etat-de-georges-burdeau-9782140343506.html

[1] Bourdeaux G. and Péran T. (2017), Gestion de la banque, 8th ed., Paris: Dunod, 312 p.
https://www.librairiedalloz.fr/livre/9782100758784-gestion-de-la-banque-du-diagnostic-a-la-strategie-8e-edition-sylvie-de-coussergues-gautier-bourdeaux-thomas-peran/

Book chapters

[2] Péran T. (2016), “La conscience juridique internationale, une utopie selon Georges Burdeau”, in Dupéré O. (eds), et al., Constitution et droit international. Regards sur un siècle de pensée juridique française, Paris: Institut Universitaire Varenne.

[1] Péran T. (2012), “Les agences de notation : du rôle informationnel au statut politique ?”, in Porcher T. (eds), Ohana S., et al., Regards sur un XXIe siècle en mouvement, pref. Attali J., Paris: Ellipses, pp. 19-24.

Studies/Press

[18] Péran T., “L’actualité fiscale des français de l’étranger au Qatar”, Oryx FM Radio [Sunday 2 March 2025].

[17] Péran T., “Les enjeux constitutionnels en RCA”, Radio nationale de la République centrafricaine Ndeke Luka [Tuesday 19 November 2024].

[16] Péran T., “The Real Meaning of Democracy”, Constitutional Letters n° #42_1/2024 [Sunday 3 November 2024].

[15] Péran T., “Les enjeux de la création de la Sorbonne au Qatar”, Oryx FM Radio – rubrique « Invité du jour » [Sunday 15 September 2024].

[14] Péran T., “L’impact des mesures conservatoires ordonnées par la Cour Internationale de Justice au sujet de la Palestine”, Oryx FM Radio – rubrique « Grand Journal » [Sunday 28 January 2024].

[13] Péran T., “La saisine de la Cour Internationale de Justice par l’Afrique du Sud au sujet de la Palestine”, Oryx FM Radio – rubrique « Invité du jour » [Wednesday 17 January 2024]. Available at https://oryxradio.qa/Podcast/AudioPlay?id=638411718236656528.mp3.

[12] Péran T., “L’héritage de Napoléon Bonaparte aujourd’hui”, Oryx FM Radio – rubrique « En mode VIP » [Wednesday 29 November 2023]. Available at https://www.oryxradio.qa/Podcast/AudioPlay?id=638320056565283943.mp3.

[11] Péran T., “Les enjeux de la nouvelle loi d’information n° 9 de 2022 au Qatar”, Oryx FM Radio – rubrique « Invité du jour » [Wednesday 4 October 2023]. Available at https://www.oryxradio.qa/Podcast/AudioPlay?id=638320056565283943.mp3.

[10] Péran T., “Thomas Péran, professeur de droit constitutionnel à l’université de Lusail”, Oryx FM Radio – rubrique « Invité du jour » [Tuesday 21 March 2023]. Available at https://oryxradio.qa/AudioForm/12102.

[9] Péran T., “Thomas Péran, professeur de droit constitutionnel à l’université de Lusail”, Oryx FM Radio – rubrique « Invité du jour » [Sunday 11 September 2022]. Available at https://oryxradio.qa/AudioForm/12102.

[8] Péran T., “L’implantation de la Sorbonne au Qatar”, Oryx FM Radio – rubrique « Invité du jour » [Tuesday 22 March 2022]. Available at https://www.oryxradio.qa/AudioForm/11223.

[7] Péran T., “Les attributions du Conseil de Choura”, Oryx FM Radio – rubrique « Invité du jour » [Tuesday 26 October 2021]. Available at https://www.oryxradio.qa/AudioForm/10172.

[6] Péran T., “Les études de droit au Qatar”, Oryx FM Radio – rubrique « Invité du jour » [Tuesday 19 October 2021]. Available at https://www.oryxradio.qa/AudioForm/10077.

[5] Péran T., “Les enjeux de la lutte contre la corruption pour la République de Tunisie”, National TV Journal (Watania 1) [Thursday 28 November 2019]. Available at https://www.rolacc.ch/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/accord_cooperation_rolacc_tunisie_28112019.mp4.

[4] Péran T., “La France est un État plus interventionniste que libéral”, Bonds and Shares [12 April 2017]. Available at https://bonds-and-shares.com/fr/blog/interview/lanalyse-de-thomas-peran-sur-la-presidentielle-2017/.

[3] Goutte S., Péran T. and Porcher T. (2016), “Lutte contre la pollution : le rôle primordial des constructeurs automobiles”, Le Monde [Tuesday 20 December 2016]. Available at https://www.lemonde.fr/idees/article/2016/12/20/lutte-contre-la-pollution-le-role-primordiale-des-constructeurs-automobiles_5052052_3232.html.

[2] Péran T., Porcher T., et al. (2012), “Trois propositions pour réformer la fiscalité des carburants”, Le Monde [Wednesday 27 June 2012]. Available at https://www.lemonde.fr/idees/article/2012/06/27/trois-propositions-pour-reformer-la-fiscalite-des-carburants_1724588_3232.html.

[1] Péran T., Porcher T., et al. (2012), “Une proposition de réforme de la fiscalité des carburants”, L’Expansion [Tuesday 3 July 2012].

Conferences/Seminars/Colloquiums (Selection, ENG/FR)

[45] “Système des Nations-Unies”, Paris-Saclay University, Seminar (Master’s level), March 2025. FR

[44] “Sécurité et corruption”, Paris-Saclay University, Seminar (Master’s level), March 2025. FR

[43] “Conference on current tax issues for French expatriates in Qatar”, partnership with Degroux-Brugères French Law Firm and Sorbonne University Qatar, 3 March 2025. FR

[42] “Les études de droit : enjeux et perspectives”, French High-School of Doha (Lycée Voltaire), 24 February 2025. FR

[41] “Les études de droit : enjeux et perspectives”, French High-School of Doha (Lycée Bonaparte), 15 January 2025. FR

[40] “International indicators on transparency and disclosure of information”, Joint event Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA-Qatar) / ROLACC, 2 December 2024. ENG

[39] “Democracy in question: what meaning should we give to suffrage today?”, Conference to the French and intellectual community of Bangui, French Embassy, Central African Republic, 21 November 2024. FR

[38] “Perspectives on law schools, education and research”, Master Students and Professional levels, African Center for Geopolitical Research and Analysis (CCRAG), Bangui, Central African Republic, 20 November 2024. FR

[37] “The implementation of an anti-corruption management system using the ISO37001 standard”, Master Students and Professional levels, Law School, Bangui University, Central African Republic, 20 November 2024. FR

[36] “The evolution of constitutional ideas in France since 1789”, Bachelor Students level, Law School, Bangui University, Central African Republic, 19 November 2024. FR

[35] “Studying in a Global rank University: Perspectives and challenges”, Georgetown University in Qatar, Seminar (Bachelor level), 23 October 2024. ENG

[34] “International indicators on transparency and disclosure of information”, Joint event Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA-Qatar) / ROLACC, 14 October 2024. ENG

[33] “Access to Law Schools: Perspectives and challenges”, Swiss International School, Seminar (High School level), 23 September 2024. ENG

[32] “Droit constitutionnel : l’étude de la science du droit par les concepts”, Sorbonne Qatar, Seminar (Bachelor/Master levels), 15 September 2024. FR

[31] “International indicators on transparency and disclosure of information”, Joint event Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA-Qatar) / ROLACC, 27 May 2024. ENG

[30] “How to study and access Law Schools”, Swiss International School, Seminar (High School level), 5 March 2024. ENG

[29] “Système des Nations-Unies”, Paris-Saclay University, Seminar (Master’s level), March 2024. FR

[28] “International indicators on transparency and disclosure of information”, Joint event Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA-Qatar) / ROLACC, 6 February 2024. ENG

[27] “Sécurité et corruption”, Paris-Saclay University, Seminar (Master’s level), January 2024. FR

[26] “Opening speech of the 15th General Assembly of the Rectors’ Conference of the Middle-East Region (CONFREMO)”, Official ceremony (diplomatic event), 28 November 2023. FR

[25] “International indicators on transparency and disclosure of information: The importance of the right to information on international indicators and the position of the State of Qatar in those indicators”, Joint event Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA-Qatar) / ROLACC, 3 October 2023. ENG

[24] “La théorie de Georges Burdeau”, Institut Français du Qatar, Conference, 7 June 2023. FR

[23] “Opening speech of the Francophonie spelling contest”, Joint event French Embassy/Lusail University, 15 March 2023. FR

[22] “Speech as sponsor of promotion of recipients of the French national diploma of “Brevet-DNB””, Lycée Franco-Qatarien Voltaire of Doha, 7 February 2023. FR

[21] “Système des Nations-Unies”, Paris-Saclay University, Seminar (Master’s level), February 2023. FR

[20] “Sécurité et corruption”, Paris-Saclay University, Seminar (Master’s level), December 2022. FR

[19] “Actualités du droit France-Qatar”, Joint event Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne / Lusail University, Conference, 12 June 2022. FR

[18] “La mise en place d’un dispositif interne de lutte contre la corruption”, Paris-Saclay University, Seminar (Master’s level), November-December 2021. FR

[17] “Lutte contre la corruption : les normes privées non obligatoires, cadre d’implémentation des dispositifs légaux nationaux”, Paris ESLSCA Business School, Scientific Colloquium, 17 September 2021. FR

[16] “Anti-bribery management system and business ethics in private firms and public departments”, IAACA–MACC
Joint Training Program, 30 June 2021. ENG
Available at https://www.sprm.gov.my/index.php page_id=103&contentid=1865&cat=CN&language=en

[15] “How to implement an anti-bribery management system in private firms and public companies?”, Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, Conference at Master’s degree Level, 1st Semester 2021. ENG

[14] “Anti-corruption and compliance in the private sector”, Conference organized by UNODC and ROLACC, Congress Center of Tunis, 10 December 2020. ENG/FR

[13] “The role of Education in the fight against corruption”, United Nations SEE ACAD, Conference organized by Washington & Lee University School of Law, 17 November 2020. ENG

[12] “L’intérêt du triangle de la fraude dans la lutte contre la corruption”, Opening remarks to H.E. M. Malick Sall, Minister of Justice from the Republic of Senegal, CREDIJ center Regional Conference of Dakar, 22 October 2020. FR

[11] “Gestion des systèmes anti-corruption et bonne gouvernance”, ROLACC Geneva – training criminalité économique pour magistrats et ministres centrafricains/burundais/libanais, 29 January 2020. FR

[10] “Le rôle des juridictions financières dans la détection de la corruption”, Cour des Comptes de la Tunisie, 28 November 2019. FR

[9] “Anti-corruption and Peacekeeping, cases and synergies”, United Nations (UNITAR) Board for Peacekeeping, United Nations Office in Geneva, 18 October 2019. ENG

[8] “Cases around anti-bribery management systems”, Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime, Jesus College of Cambridge University, 4 September 2019. ENG

[7] “Higher education and the fight against corruption”, Intervention conjointe avec S.E. M. Miro Cerar, Président du Gouvernement de Slovénie, SEE ACAD Initiative, Ljubljana, 28 October 2018. ENG

[6] “Corruption and human rights, links and perspectives”, Rapport sur la corruption aux Nations Unies, ROLACC Geneva, 8 May 2017. ENG

[5] “Londres est-elle vouée à rester n° 1 en FinTech en Europe ?”, Conférence FinTech, PSB Paris School of Business, 1 December 2016. FR

[4] “Libéralisme et infrastructures ferroviaires”, Colloque Le service public ferroviaire de proximité : approches juridiques et socio-économiques, Faculté de droit de Rouen, 11 March 2014. FR

[3] “Doctrine et droit international public : le cas de Georges Burdeau”, Journée d’étude nationale Constitutions et droit international public, AFDC, Maison des Sciences Économiques de l’Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, 14 February 2014. FR

[2] “Doctrine et droit international public : le cas de Georges Burdeau”, Journée d’étude décentralisée Constitutions et droit international public, AFDC, Faculté de droit de Bordeaux, 15 November 2013. FR

[1] “L’étude de la doctrine en droit constitutionnel”, Communication au CUREJ (Faculté de droit de l’Université de Rouen), 7 May 2013. FR

LANGUAGES

French (native), English (full professional capacity), Spanish (basics)