Michael Humphrey

Professor Michael Humphrey is a faculty member in the Department of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Sydney. He previously served as a visiting researcher at the Global Governance unit at the WZB (2016), focusing on 'Neoliberal urbanisation and the urban governance of inequality in Latin America: Citizen insecurity.' His research explores large-scale social change, governability, migration, multiculturalism, terrorism, human rights, and transnational governance.

His work critically examines intersections between law, politics, and urban dynamics, with a focus on Latin America and global governance structures. Key themes include the securitization of migration, legal responses to crises (e.g., Arab Spring), and the governance of urban inequality.

Selected publications span judicial politics, transitional justice, and urban studies, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to sociopolitical challenges. No awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.