Martin O'Brien

Professor Martin O'Brien is an Associate Professor at the School of Business, University of Wollongong. He serves as Director of the Sydney Business School MBA program and Director of the Centre for Human and Social Capital Research. His academic background includes a PhD from the University of Newcastle (Australia), focusing on older male labor force participation.

• Education: PhD in Labor Economics (University of Newcastle)

Research interests include older worker employment dynamics, public/private sector wage disparities, regional employment policies, and the application of social media in tertiary education. His recent publications explore allocative efficiency in UK firms during economic recessions, wage premium analyses in Vietnam's public sector, and sustainable production practices in Thailand.

He has contributed as an expert witness in labor-related cases involving penalty rates, domestic violence leave, and minimum wage disputes. Current supervision includes studies on STEM workplace inclusivity, wage effects of social policies, and leadership behavior influenced by follower dynamics.

• Grants: Previously led a research symposium on wellbeing and psychological safety in workplaces.

He is affiliated with the Centre for Human and Social Capital Research, focusing on interdisciplinary studies of labor markets and organizational policies.