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Dr. Mel Marquis serves as Senior Lecturer and Deputy Associate Dean (Engagement) at Monash University's Faculty of Law. An internationally recognized scholar in competition law and policy, Dr. Marquis is also an Advance HE Fellow (FHEA) and actively contributes to global competition law discourse through research, teaching, and international collaborations. Dr. Marquis earned his educational qualifications from prestigious institutions: Doctorate from the Institute of International and European Law at the University of Macerata, Italy LL.M from the European University Institute (Florence) J.D. magna cum laude from Seton Hall University (Newark) B.A. in political science from the University of Washington (Seattle) Dr. Marquis's research focuses on competition law and policy across multiple jurisdictions, with particular expertise in Australian competition law, East Asian regulatory systems, and ASEAN competition frameworks. His work examines the intersection of cultural contexts and competition enforcement, especially Confucian influences on competition law in East Asia. He has made significant contributions to understanding vertical agreements in the ASEAN Economic Community and the evolution of merger control frameworks. Analysis of Dr. Marquis's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on comparative competition law, with particular focus on Australia, East Asia, and the ASEAN region. His work bridges legal theory and practical enforcement challenges, addressing contemporary issues like digital markets, merger control reforms, and the cultural dimensions of competition enforcement. The publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining legal analysis with economic perspectives. Dr. Marquis has received numerous scientific awards and recognitions: Dean's Award for Excellence in Research, 2025 Advance HE Fellow (FHEA) since 2024 Grant recipient for Competition Law Principles for Vertical Agreements in the ASEAN Economic Community (2024) Grant recipient for Distribution Agreements research (2023) Antitrust Writing Awards - Named to Jury and Academic Steering Committee (2021-2022) Monash Teaching Award, 2020 academic year Dr. Marquis actively supervises PhD students in competition law and related fields, welcoming research with global, comparative, interdisciplinary, and Australian perspectives. His grant portfolio includes significant projects funded by the Australian Commonwealth and administered by the ACCC, focusing on competition law applications in ASEAN countries. He has served as an International Expert for the Trade Competition Commission of Thailand and worked with international organizations including the United Nations, Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Marquis is Convenor of the Monash High Academic Achievers Program and a member of the Executive Board of the Centre for Commercial Law and Regulatory Studies (CLARS). He co-organizes inter-faculty events with the Monash Business-Economics Faculty and serves as a University of Oxford Ambassador for the Value of Competition. Additionally, he is a member of the East Asia Academic Network on Competition Policy and Law and the Virtual ASEAN Competition Research Centre.

• Competition Law
• Competition Policy
• Antimonopoly Law
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Professor Simon Wilkie is the Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics at Monash University, where he also leads the Monash Business School. His research focuses on game theory , telecommunications regulation , economic policy design , and business strategy . Research Interests: Wilkie's work bridges theoretical and applied economics. He investigates how game theory informs strategic decision-making , particularly in regulatory contexts and telecom industries . His scholarship often explores mechanism design , public goods , and market competition through both convex and non-convex frameworks. Publications: With over 25 years of academic output, Wilkie's research spans telecom spectrum auctions , earthquake recovery economics , tax incidence under imperfect competition, and bargaining solutions for non-convex problems. His 2024 work introduced ambient intelligence frameworks for reconciling exploitation and exploration in strategic leadership. Professional Roles: Prior to academia, Wilkie served as Chief Economic Policy Strategist at Microsoft Corporation and Chief Economist at the US Federal Communications Commission. He is currently a member of the International Journal of Communication editorial board and a former member of the Journal of Public Economic Theory editorial board.

• Game Theory
• Telecommunications Regulation
• Economic Policy
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