Sung Min RHO

Sung Min RHO is an Associate Professor in International Relations/Political Science at the Geneva Graduate Institute. She is also a Faculty Associate at the Centre for Finance and Development and a Faculty Affiliate at the Gender Centre. Her academic work bridges international and comparative political economy with a regional focus on China.

Education:

• PhD in Political Science, Stanford University
• Post-doctoral Fellow, Center for the Study of Contemporary China, University of Pennsylvania

Her research centers on the intersection of political economy, public opinion, and governance in authoritarian contexts, particularly China. Key themes include trade, foreign direct investment, migration, labor dynamics, and how individuals form political preferences in non-democratic settings. She investigates how economic interests interact with identity, information, and state institutions in shaping citizen behavior.

The available publication indicates a strong focus on understanding the disconnect between objective economic self-interest and individual preferences regarding international trade, suggesting methodological rigor in survey design and comparative analysis. This work contributes to broader debates in political behavior and international economic policy.

Scientific Awards:

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She advises students and contributes to interdisciplinary research initiatives, particularly through her affiliations with research centers focused on finance, development, and gender. While specific grants or advising records are not detailed, her institutional roles suggest active engagement in collaborative and policy-relevant scholarship.

She is involved in research teams and thematic programs related to mobilities and migration, finance and investment, trade, and work, contributing to the Institute’s interdisciplinary research agenda.