Mr. Eric Holm
Lecturer in Commercial Law
Campus
Biography
Dr Eric Holm is a prominent law lecturer whose work focuses on the intersection of technology, commerce, and legal systems. His research explores critical issues such as blockchain, identity theft and cybercrime, and is reflected in a strong portfolio of solo and collaborative scholarly publications.
An engaging and student-centred educator, Eric is committed to developing both practical skills and critical thinking in his students. He emphasises the everyday relevance of legal tools, encouraging learners to apply concepts in real-world contexts. Drawing on over 20 years of tertiary teaching experience, he incorporates practical case studies into his teaching to make learning both accessible and impactful.
Before joining Federation University, Eric lectured at James Cook University, where he developed a lasting passion for teaching business law – an area he continues to champion. His excellence in teaching has been recognised through notable awards, including a Vice-Chancellor’s Citation (2010) and a Most Outstanding Teacher award (2011). Beyond teaching and research, Eric actively contributes to academic leadership and governance, having served roles involving appeals and integrity, demonstrating a strong commitment to maintaining academic standards and enhancing student experiences.
Fields of research
- Other law and legal studies not elsewhere classified
- Cybersecurity and privacy not elsewhere classified
- Information systems not elsewhere classified
Available for
HDR Supervision
Professional Comment
HDR Examiner
More about Eric
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Business, Griffith University
- Bachelor of Laws, Griffith University
- Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching and Learning, USQ
- Master of Business Administration, SCU
- Master of Laws, UNE
- Doctor of Philosophy, Swinburne University
Areas of interest
- Blockchain governance
- Blockchain regulation
- Land and blockchain
- Blockchain innovation
- Identity theft
- Cybercrime
Areas of expertise
Eric has expertise in the evolving relationship between law and emerging technologies, particularly on blockchain governance and legal integration for land use. In addition, his research extends to blockchain regulation and innovation, identity theft and the ever-expanding domain of cybercrime.
Awards
- 2012: Most Outstanding Teacher, University of Ballarat Business School
- 2011: Best HDR Student, Faculty of Law, Bond University
- 2010: Vice Chancellor's Citation for Contributions to Student Learning, University of Ballarat
Current
- PhD student, Federation University, ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance frameworks and investment attraction in emerging digital economies: a case study of Cambodia, co-supervisor.
- Commercial law
- Corporate law
Specialist roles
- Chair of Student Academic Appeals
- Business Discipline Academic Integrity Officer
- Business School Learning and Teaching Coordinator
- Law Discipline Lead
Professional association memberships
- Law Institute of Victoria
- Australian Human Resource Institute
- Corporate Law Teachers Association
- Ballarat & District Law Association
- Holm, Eric, A Contract Law Workbook (Thomson Reuters, 2009)
- Publications
The Darknet: A new Passageway to Identity Theft
- Journals
- DOI reference: 10.19107/IJISC.2017.01.04