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Arianto Patunru is a Research Fellow at the Arndt-Corden Department of Economics within the Crawford School of Public Policy at the Australian National University (ANU). He joined ANU in 2012 and holds a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His roles include coordinating the ANU Indonesia Project, overseeing policy engagements such as the Australia-Indonesia High Level Policy Dialogue, and managing the Indonesia Project on COVID-19 initiatives. Patunru previously headed the Institute for Economic and Social Research (LPEM-FEUI) in Jakarta and taught economics at Universitas Indonesia. His research focuses on international trade, economic development, globalization, and policy analysis. He has published in journals like the American Journal of Agricultural Economics , Journal of Development Studies , and Bulletin of Indonesian Economic Studies , where he serves as an editor. Patunru frequently contributes to policy debates through op-eds in platforms like East Asia Forum and The Conversation , addressing issues such as Indonesia’s economic strategy, trade policies, and climate change. Key research themes include the impact of economic reforms (e.g., Indonesia’s Omnibus Law), trade policy dynamics, and the role of foreign investment. He has explored topics like labor share declines in manufacturing, environmental policy challenges, and vaccination strategies during the pandemic. Patunru’s work bridges academic analysis with practical policy advice, emphasizing Indonesia’s integration into global value chains and the need for balanced economic strategies.

• International Economics
• Economic Development
• Trade Policy
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Dr. Nafis Alam is a Professor and Head of the School of Business at Monash University Malaysia. With over 20 years in higher education, he has held leadership roles at institutions including the Henley Business School Malaysia, University of Reading Malaysia, and Asia Pacific University. His expertise spans FinTech, financial regulation, and Islamic finance, with over 50 peer-reviewed publications and nine co-authored books. He actively engages with global industry and policy, contributing to reports by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF). Awards include the Global Islamic Finance Award's 'Upcoming Personality' (2016) and Monash University's Vice-Chancellor Medal (2016). Education: PhD in Banking and Finance (Monash University), MBA (Multimedia University), and Economics (Patna University). He holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) from the University of Nottingham and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). Research focuses on FinTech regulation, digital currencies, AI ethics, and Islamic finance innovation. Recent projects include Malaysia's consumer credit framework and blockchain in energy legal systems. Media contributions include commentaries on cryptocurrency, fiscal reforms, and ESG evaluations. Key Supervision Areas: FinTech, Financial Regulation, Technology Adoption Grants/Projects: Active roles in 2023-2026 projects on legal frameworks for blockchain and consumer credit Labs/Teams: Collaborations with global institutions like CCAF and industry partners in Southeast Asia. Advocates for market-driven education programs and adult learning strategies.

• FinTech
• Financial Regulation
• Digital Currency
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Professor Douglas Guilfoyle is a Professor at UNSW Canberra within the School of Humanities & Social Sciences, where he joined in 2018. He is a 2022-2025 Australian Research Council Future Fellow working on "Small States' use of law of the sea litigation against greater powers" (FT210100186). He is also a non-resident fellow at the Sea Power Centre - Australia and was a Visiting Legal Fellow at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (2018-2019). Professor Guilfoyle's educational background includes: Doctor of Philosophy (International Law), University of Cambridge, 2007 Master of Laws (International Law), University of Cambridge, 2004 Bachelor of Arts (Hons I) and Bachelor of Laws (Hons I) Australian National University, 2000 Professor Guilfoyle's research focuses on maritime security, the international law of the sea, and international and transnational criminal law. His particular areas of specialism include maritime law-enforcement, the law of naval warfare, international courts and tribunals, and the history of international law. His work examines how small States use UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) dispute settlement mechanisms to gain political advantages in conflicts with greater powers. His research crosses over from the maritime domain to international criminal law generally, including questions of the effectiveness of international criminal tribunals and the law of superior responsibility. He has made significant contributions to understanding counter-piracy efforts, maritime interdiction operations, and the protection of submarine cables in the context of modern security challenges. Professor Guilfoyle's recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward examining the intersection of emerging technologies and maritime law, particularly regarding autonomous vessels. His work also shows a deep engagement with the strategic use of international law by small states, maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, and the evolving role of international courts and tribunals in resolving complex maritime disputes. His scholarship consistently bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical security concerns. Professor Guilfoyle has received several prestigious awards and fellowships: 2022-2025 Australian Research Council Future Fellow Gates Cambridge Scholar, 2004-2007 British Council Chevening Scholar, 2003-2004 British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship, 2012-2013 Professor Guilfoyle has secured significant research funding including an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship ($948,000, 2022-2025) for his project on "The use of strategic law of the sea litigation by small States against greater powers," and an Australian Research Council Discovery Project ($158,000, 2020-2023) on "Legal Regulation of Marine Autonomous Vehicles." His research is informed by extensive consultancy work with various government and international organizations. Prior to joining UNSW Canberra, he held academic positions at Monash University and University College London, and has practical legal experience as a judicial associate in the Australian Federal Court and as a commercial litigation solicitor in Sydney. Professor Guilfoyle is a frequent contributor to leading international law blogs such as EJIL:talk and Opinio Juris, demonstrating his active engagement with the international legal community and current developments in the field.

• Maritime Security
• International Law of the Sea
• International Criminal Law
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Dr. Jorge Miranda-Pinto is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Economics within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Queensland. He is also a Research Associate at the ANU Centre for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis (CAMA) and an Affiliate of the Centre for Efficiency and Productivity Analysis. His research focuses on applied macroeconomics, international economics, and macroeconomic theory, with an emphasis on business cycle fluctuations, production networks, fiscal policy transmission, and sectoral shifts. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Virginia (2017). Educations: PhD in Economics (University of Virginia, 2017) His research explores the role of firm and household heterogeneity in shaping macroeconomic volatility and the effects of fiscal stimulus. Recent work includes analyzing commodity price shocks, service trade impacts, and monetary policy transmission mechanisms. He has contributed to projects such as the ARC-funded study on unobserved networks in macroeconomic fluctuations (2022–2025). Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to understanding economic dynamics, including articles on production networks, business cycle asymmetry, and trade credit effects. His work bridges theoretical models with empirical applications, addressing global economic challenges. Grants: ARC Discovery Project (2022–2025) Miranda-Pinto collaborates with institutions like the IMF and Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, reflecting his engagement with policy-relevant research. He is available for academic supervision and media commentary on macroeconomic topics.

• Applied Macroeconomics
• International Economics
• Macroeconomic Theory
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Professor Alicia Rambaldi is Director of Research at the School of Economics, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Queensland. She is also an Affiliate of the Centre for Efficiency and Productivity Analysis. Her academic career spans decades of research in econometric methodologies with applications to real-world economic problems. Professor Rambaldi's research interests focus on applied econometrics, time series econometrics, state-space models, and spatial time series models. She has made significant contributions to economic measurement, particularly in developing methodologies for computation of price indices for land and property, estimation with linked administrative data, and smoothing methodologies combining spatial and temporal information. Her work bridges theoretical econometrics with practical applications in housing markets, climate adaptation, and international economic comparisons. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on housing economics, with numerous papers on hedonic pricing models, property valuation, and the impact of environmental factors on real estate markets. She has also maintained a strong research program in international comparisons, purchasing power parity, and productivity analysis, often collaborating with leading researchers in these fields. Professor Rambaldi is actively involved in research supervision, currently advising on topics including language barriers faced by immigrants, distributive politics, and copula models. Her completed supervision includes significant work on purchasing power parities, development indexes, trade studies, and spatial analysis of tourism employment. Her current research projects include spatial time series models with applications to housing and land prices, transport demand modeling, and international comparisons. She has secured substantial funding from diverse sources including the Australian Research Council, Natural Hazards Research Australia, and government departments, demonstrating the applied relevance of her work. Professor Rambaldi leads an active research group within the Centre for Efficiency and Productivity Analysis, focusing on developing and applying advanced econometric techniques to address pressing economic measurement challenges. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers in environmental science, urban planning, and transportation studies.

• applied econometrics
• time series econometrics
• state-space models
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Dr. Boyin Ding is an Associate Professor at the University of Adelaide , serving as Academic Director at Haide College and researcher in the Mechanical Engineering department within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. He leads the Wave Energy Research initiative established in 2014, while also contributing to Robotics and Biomechanics through his work with the Flinders Medical Device Research Institute. Research Areas: Ocean Wave Energy Harvesting Control Systems for Renewable Energy 6DOF Robotic Testing Spine Biomechanics Transnational Education Programs Key Collaborations: Australia-China Joint Research Centre for Offshore Wind & Wave Energy Acoustics, Vibration and Control Research Group Scientific Awards: Australian Endeavour Fellowship Malcolm Kinnaird Engineering Excellence Award (2012) His recent publications focus on hybrid offshore energy systems, nonlinear hydrodynamics in wave energy converters, and biomechanical testing technologies. He has developed control algorithms for floating offshore wind-wave systems and pioneered 6DOF robotic platforms for medical applications. As an eligible PhD supervisor, he actively collaborates with global industries and academic institutions.

• Ocean Renewable Energy
• Robotics
• Biomechanics
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Mark Davison is an Emeritus Professor and Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Law at Monash University, specializing in intellectual property law. He holds dual roles as a legal academic and a practicing lawyer with Knightsbridge Lawyers. His expertise spans trade marks, WTO agreements, and public health regulation, particularly tobacco plain packaging. He has authored seminal works such as Shanahan's Australian Law of Trade Marks and Passing Off and contributed to landmark cases including Australia’s successful defense of tobacco plain packaging laws at the WTO. Research Interests: Intellectual Property Law, Trade Marks, Geographical Indications, WTO Dispute Resolution, Public Health Policy, Database Protection, Competition Law. His work intersects international trade law, health policy, and legal reform. Awards: Recognized globally as one of the 50 most influential figures in IP (2014) and awarded the Vice-Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Prize (2001). His research has been cited in over 100 court decisions and 250 IP office rulings, including a landmark High Court of Australia ruling in 2023. Advisory Roles: Member of the Advisory Council on Intellectual Property, Commonwealth Department of Health’s Plain Packaging Expert Group, and Intellectual Property Committee of the Law Council of Australia. He advised the Australian government during WTO tobacco litigation and contributed to free trade agreement negotiations involving geographical indications. Projects: Led ARC-funded research on geographical indications in Australian trade agreements and the impact of venture capital on innovation. Collaborated internationally on studies about the New Plurilateralism in global governance and the ‘Human Rights in Three Minutes’ video project. Media Engagement: Regularly commented on IP disputes, EU trade negotiations, and public health policy in media outlets, emphasizing the intersection of law, trade, and societal welfare.

• Intellectual Property Law
• Trade Marks
• International Trade Law
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Dr. David Brewster is a Senior Research Fellow at the National Security College, Australian National University, specializing in Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific maritime security. He also holds a Distinguished Research Fellow position at the Australia India Institute, University of Melbourne. His work focuses on India’s strategic role in the Indo-Pacific, Sino-Indian naval dynamics, and regional security cooperation. Brewster frequently participates in international security dialogues and contributes to policy-oriented publications. He has authored influential books like *India’s Ocean* and edited volumes such as *India and China at Sea*, examining geopolitical competition in the Indian Ocean. His research integrates geopolitical analysis with maritime security challenges, emphasizing multilateral partnerships to address emerging threats. Qualifications include a PhD from ANU, LLM from Columbia University, and legal/economics degrees from the University of Sydney. Brewster’s expertise spans Indian Ocean security, Indo-Pacific strategy, and defense diplomacy. Key projects include analyzing Australia’s strategic engagement in the Indian Ocean and trilateral partnerships with India and France. He advocates for enhanced maritime surveillance, capacity-building in island states, and addressing geoenvironmental security challenges in the region. Recent publications explore Australia’s strategic posture, AUKUS cooperation with India, and China’s naval ambitions. Brewster’s work underscores the need for adaptive strategies in a multipolar Indo-Pacific, leveraging academic research to inform policy decisions on maritime security and geopolitical stability.

• Indian Ocean security
• Indo-Pacific maritime security
• India's security and defense relationships
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Dale Edward Squires is an economist affiliated with the Southwest Fisheries Science Center under the US NOAA Fisheries in La Jolla, California, and serves as an Adjunct Professor of Economics at the University of California San Diego . His work bridges economic analysis with marine conservation and fisheries policy. Research interests include: Marine economics and fisheries management Bycatch mitigation strategies Conservation agreements and policy frameworks Data-limited fisheries analysis Stakeholder-driven resource governance Deep sea mining regulations Recent publications focus on multidisciplinary approaches to bycatch reduction, sustainable tuna management, shark conservation frameworks, and stakeholder participation in deep-sea mining policies. His collaborations span institutions in the US, UK, Sweden, and international foundations.

• Marine Economics
• Fisheries Management
• Environmental Conservation
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Barry Williams is an Associate Professor in the Department of Banking and Finance at Monash University. Previously, he held roles at Bond University as a Professor of Finance and founding Co-Director of the Globalisation and Development Center. He also serves as a Visiting Research Professor at the KOF Swiss Economic Institute (ETH Zurich) and collaborates with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). His academic journey includes prior positions at The University of Queensland and Monash University, preceded by experience in the State Bank of Victoria's Economics Department. Education: PhD in Finance (date unspecified), MCom in Economics from the University of Melbourne (1987–1991), and BEc in Economics from La Trobe University (1985). Research focuses on banking industry dynamics, including bank performance, risk, and multinational operations. Key areas include non-interest income impacts, systemic risk, and cross-border banking efficiency. His work explores regulatory frameworks, capital buffers, and crisis management in global contexts. Notable collaborations span Asia-Pacific regions and involve studies on foreign bank efficiency and governance. Recent articles highlight bankruptcy resolution mechanisms, bank risk dynamics, and capital structure strategies. His projects include analyzing foreign bank contributions in Australia and investigating national governance effects on financial stability. Barry actively supervises PhD students and maintains affiliations with leading institutions in finance and economics. Professional contributions include advisory roles at APRA and KOF, emphasizing policy-relevant research. His interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical frameworks with practical banking challenges, influencing both academic discourse and regulatory practices.

• Banking
• Bank Risk
• Multinational Banking
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Dr. Catherine Gascoigne is a Macquarie Research Fellow (MQRF) at Macquarie Law School, holding a 100% research-focused position. She is actively affiliated with multiple research centers including the Transforming Energy Markets Research Centre, the Centre for Energy and Natural Resources Innovation and Transformation, and the Centre for Environmental Law at Macquarie University. Her research expertise spans International Economic Law with particular focus on International Trade Law and International Investment Law, and their intersections with International Environmental Law and International Energy Law. Dr. Gascoigne is currently leading the research project 'Towards a new legal framework for adjudicating causal questions in international investment law,' which critically examines how arbitral tribunals determine causation and proposes innovative approaches to this complex legal issue. Dr. Gascoigne's scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with contemporary challenges at the intersection of trade, investment, and environmental law. Her publications reveal a strong focus on causation in international dispute settlement, energy transition frameworks, and regulatory approaches to climate change. Her research output shows increasing engagement with practical policy implications of international legal frameworks. Honourable Mention, Australian and New Zealand Society of International Law Book Prize 2024 Society of International Economic Law/Journal of International Economic Law/Oxford University Press Essay Prize (2018/2019) Dr. Gascoigne serves on the Macquarie Law School Wellbeing Committee and Mentoring Committee, and regularly judges student mooting and client interviewing competitions. Her professional activities extend to memberships in the Society of International Economic Law and the Australian and New Zealand Society of International Law, demonstrating her active participation in the international legal community.

• International Economic Law
• International Trade Law
• International Investment Law
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Dr Belinda Townsend is Deputy Director of the Australian Research Centre for Health Equity (ARCHE) and a Research Fellow at the School of Regulation and Global Governance, Australian National University (ANU). Her interdisciplinary work bridges public health, governance, and political economy, focusing on the political economy of health, trade policy impacts on health, and the commercial determinants of health equity. She holds a PhD in political science from Deakin University and has authored/co-authored over 47 journal articles, 6 book chapters, and 50 reports. Her research examines how trade and investment policies influence health equity, particularly through intellectual property rules and industry regulation. She has advised Australia's Parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on Trade and presented globally on health governance. Belinda is a sought-after educator, integrating research into teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She supervises PhD students in areas like trade agreements, health advocacy, and social determinants of health. Recent projects include evaluating Australia's pandemic policy responses and building an Asia-Pacific consortium to govern the commercial determinants of health. She collaborates internationally on issues such as access to medicines and NGO strategies to counter industry influence. Her work has been featured in media and over 50 invited presentations.

• Health Policy
• Political Science
• International Relations
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Ihtisham Malik is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Finance at the University of Queensland (UQ), where he earned his PhD in 2020. With over a decade of teaching experience, he specializes in finance courses such as Portfolio Management and Public Financial Management, delivered in both traditional and online formats. He has served as Academic Director for UQ's joint public sector finance program with the Queensland Treasury Corporation (2021–2024), bridging academic theory with practical industry insights. His research focuses on Sustainable Finance, Asset Pricing, and Climate Policy Uncertainty, with publications in top-tier journals like International Review of Financial Analysis and Corporate Governance: An International Review . Recognized for his teaching excellence, he received the Student Engagement Award for fostering dynamic learning environments. His research explores the intersection of natural disasters, corporate governance, and financial markets, including studies on insider trading during extreme weather events and board diversity's impact on eco-innovation. Recent work addresses climate policy uncertainty's effects on stock returns and corporate default risk. He actively engages in capacity-building initiatives for public sector professionals through Executive Education programs. Key awards: Student Engagement Award (UQ) Grants/Advising: His academic leadership in the UQ-Queensland Treasury program exemplifies his commitment to applied research. He collaborates with global peers on topics like board gender reforms and CSR's role in disaster resilience. Labs/Teams: Engaged with UQ Business School's research hubs focusing on Sustainable Finance and Financial Markets Analysis.

• Sustainable Finance
• Asset Pricing
• Corporate Finance
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Professor Robin Warner is an Honorary Fellow at the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) within the University of Wollongong's Faculty of Business and Law. He holds a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Sydney (2006). His research focuses on oceans governance, marine environmental law, climate change impacts, and high seas biodiversity conservation. He has supervised over 13 PhD students, including studies on IUU fishing, marine genetic resources, and climate change in maritime security. Key contributions include advancing legal frameworks for marine protected areas, dynamic spatial management, and the Blue Economy. He has authored over 99 research outputs, including seminal works on Antarctic environmental security and strategic environmental assessment (SEA) applications. His service roles include Vice President of the NZ and Australian Armed Forces Law Association and editorial board membership with Frontiers in Marine Affairs and Policy . Notable awards include an Australian Research Council (ARC) Postdoctoral Fellowship. He has contributed to major funding initiatives like the Global Challenges Project on Blue Carbon Futures and Blue Economy strategies. His work bridges legal, scientific, and policy dimensions to address global ocean challenges.

• Law of the Sea
• Marine Environmental Law
• Oceans Governance
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Mark Taylor is a Professor of Health Law and Regulation at Melbourne Law School, Co-Director of the HeLEX (Health Law and Emerging Technologies) Research Group, and Co-Director of the Collaborative for Better Health and Regulation at the University of Melbourne. He also serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Tasmania. Research Focus: Regulation of personal information, particularly health and genetic data; reconciliation of privacy protections with public interest. Current Projects: Chief Investigator on the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Genomics Health Futures project addressing ethical, legal, and social issues in clinical/genomic data governance; Interim Chair of the My Health Record Data Governance Board. Recent Publications: 2024 study on genomic data commercialization and public trust; 2023 analysis of human research ethics committees' roles in consent waivers. Policy Engagement: Immediate past Chair of the Confidentiality Advisory Group (England and Wales); advisor to Health Research Authority, National Data Guardian, and Victorian Health Technology Advisory Committee. Grants: Led projects on genomic repository trust-building (2020–2023) and legislative assessments for the Australian Department of Health (2019–2020); contributed to the European Commission-funded SMART program (2016–2019) on sustainable development through enterprise governance.

• Health Law
• Data Protection Law
• Privacy Law
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