Neil Campbell

Dr Neil Campbell is an Associate Professor at Bond Business School, Bond University, with a distinguished career spanning multiple decades in economic research. His academic journey began with a PhD in Business from the Australian National University in 1996, where he examined protectionism's effects on firm behavior and performance.

Dr Campbell's scholarly trajectory evolved from studying protectionism to focusing on the economics of corruption and its intricate relationship with political systems. His research portfolio demonstrates remarkable breadth, encompassing tourism economics alongside his core expertise in political economy. With an h-index of 5 and 216 citations, his work has made significant contributions to understanding corruption mechanisms, political instability, and economic development.

His research fingerprint reveals dominant expertise in corruption (100%), bribes (93%), and democracy (81%), with substantial contributions to political freedom (52%) and tourism studies (56%). This specialized knowledge directly supports multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those addressing governance and economic development.

Dr Campbell actively supervises Higher Degree Research students, currently guiding work on corruption's impact on educational expenditure. His previous supervision includes research on South Asian foreign aid geopolitics and the relationship between youth demographics, corruption, and political instability. He regularly participates in professional development activities at Bond University, with upcoming workshops scheduled for 2025 focusing on AI-enhanced learning and effective teaching methodologies.