Jose Miguel Ahumada Franco

Dr. Jose Miguel Ahumada Franco is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of International Studies, University of Chile, with a 44-hour working week. His research bridges international economics, dependency theory, and Latin American development paradigms.

• Education: PhD in Political Economy from University of Cambridge (2017), Political Scientist from Universidad Diego Portales (2007)

His research focuses on:

• Productive development policies in Latin America and comparative contexts
• Center-periphery dynamics in 21st-century globalization
• Neoliberalism and its alternatives in resource-dependent economies
• Global institutional frameworks (WTO, NIEO) and sovereignty

Recent publications (2024-2020) demonstrate expertise in dependency theory applications, resource cycle management, and state-market interactions. His advising portfolio includes 7 graduate students exploring topics like:

• Indonesian nickel industry globalization
• South Korean technological development
• Chile-Ecuador export diversification
• Chilean lithium sector foreign investment

Major research grants include two FONDECYT-ANID projects (2024-2028; 2024-2027) analyzing Latin American sociological development debates and international freedom dynamics.