Jeffrey Neilson

Associate Professor Jeffrey Neilson is affiliated with the School of Geosciences at the University of Sydney, where he contributes to the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre. His research focuses on economic geography, global value chains, and sustainability in agriculture, particularly in Indonesia's coffee and cocoa sectors. Key themes include smallholder livelihoods, institutional frameworks, and the political economy of development in Southeast Asia.

Notable publications include Value Chain Struggles (2009) and Global Value Chains and Global Production Networks (2015). His work spans academic journals, policy reports, and media commentary on Indonesia's economic and environmental challenges. He has secured grants such as the 2024 Climate Change Mitigation in Agroforest Landscapes project and the 2023 High-value Horticulture initiative. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, addressing topics like land rights, remittance impacts, and sustainability standards.

Media engagements include op-eds in the Wall Street Journal and Canberra Times, discussing Indonesia's political economy and Australia-Indonesia relations. Current research students and collaborative projects reflect his commitment to bridging academic inquiry with policy relevance in agrarian and environmental studies.