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Timo FleckensteinView profile

Professor

• Comparative Social Policy
• Labour Market Policy
• Political Economy
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Professor Timo Fleckenstein is a Professor of Social Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Department of Social Policy. He previously held a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) position after completing his DPhil at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on comparative welfare state analysis, emphasizing Western Europe and East Asia, particularly South Korea. Key areas include labour market policies, family policies, skills development, and political economy dynamics. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses on 'Comparative and International Social Policy' and postgraduate 'Politics of Social Policy', except during sabbatical periods like 2023/24. His expertise spans comparative political economy, policy-making processes, and institutional change, with a regional emphasis on Germany, South Korea, and Japan. Research highlights include analyses of labour market dualisation, welfare reforms, and social investment policies. His work bridges political science and social policy, exploring how institutional frameworks and policy ideas shape welfare systems in diverse contexts. He actively supervises PhD students in areas like comparative political economy, family policy, and labour market reforms. Publications span journals such as World Politics , Comparative Political Studies , and Journal of Contemporary Asia , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to policy analysis and institutional transformation.

Fabrizio TassinariView profile

Professor

• European Union politics and governance
• International security
• Democracy and democratisation
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Fabrizio Tassinari is the founding Executive Director of the Florence School of Transnational Governance (FSTG) at the European University Institute (EUI), Florence, where he sets the strategic direction, research portfolio and policy outreach of the School. A political scientist by training, he has previously served as Senior Researcher and Head of Foreign Policy Studies at the Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS) and as Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen and Adjunct Professor at Humboldt University Berlin (2012-2017). Education PhD in Political Science, University of Copenhagen BA summa cum laude in Political Science, La Sapienza University of Rome Research & Policy Focus Tassinari’s research integrates comparative politics and international relations to explore questions of European governance, democracy, security and neighbourhood policy. His work analyses how the European Union can project stability beyond its borders, how crises reshape European solidarity, and how governance models—particularly the Nordic experience—can inform post-crisis reform. He is the author of the widely-cited monograph Why Europe Fears its Neighbors (Praeger, 2009; updated Turkish ed. 2011) and the recent The Pursuit of Governance: Nordic Dispatches on a New Middle Way (Cambridge University Press/Agenda, 2022; Italian ed. Rubbettino). His analyses appear regularly in The Economist, Financial Times, Washington Post, CNN, Le Figaro, Die Welt and he maintains a bi-weekly column in the Italian daily Il Riformista . Scientific Distinctions & Fellowships Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (German Government) Berggruen Fellow, Berggruen Institute (Los Angeles & Venice) Fellow, SAIS/Johns Hopkins University Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Senior Transatlantic Fellow, German Marshall Fund of the United States Advisory & Governance Roles Beyond academia, Tassinari advises European and North-American governments and institutions. He sits on the Council of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), the Board of the Italian Institute of International Affairs (IAI) and the Management Board of the European Media and Information Fund (EMIF).

Evan JonesView profile

Lecturer

• Post World War II Australian Economic History
• Bank Malpractice
• Small Business and Corporate Relations
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Dr Evan Jones is an Honorary Academic in the Department of Political Economy at the University of Sydney. He served as a lecturer in Economics and Political Economy from 1973 to 2006, contributing over 34 years to academia. He holds degrees from the University of Melbourne (BCom), Michigan State University (MA), and a PhD from Michigan State University. His research focuses on post-WWII Australian economic history, banking malpractice, small business dynamics, and French politics. Jones has authored numerous publications, including Political Economy Now: The Struggle for Alternative Economics at the University of Sydney (2009). Education: Bachelor of Commerce (Melbourne University) Master of Arts (Michigan State University) Doctor of Philosophy (Michigan State University) Research Interests: Post-WWII Australian economic development Bank malpractice against small businesses Corporate dominance in markets French political economy Methodology of economics Grants & Submissions: Jones has submitted policy analyses to multiple parliamentary inquiries, including submissions on banking misconduct (e.g., Royal Commission Interim Report 2018), ASIC enforcement, and financial regulation. His work critiques systemic failures in banking and neoliberal policies. Labs/Teams: Active in the Political Economy Department’s research community, focusing on critical analyses of economic systems and policy.

Marta SopranaView profile

Researcher

• Digital trade
• Services regulation
• Global trade governance
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Marta Soprana is a researcher and trade policy advisor specializing in digital trade, services regulation, and global trade governance. Currently an Associate at LSE Ideas (London School of Economics and Political Science), she previously held a Fellow role in International Political Economy at LSE where she taught undergraduate and graduate courses. Education: PhD cum laude from Bocconi University Master in International Law and Economics (MILE) summa cum laude from the World Trade Institute (WTI), Bern MA in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies from the University of Bologna Her interdisciplinary research bridges political science and law, focusing on AI governance, digital economy agreements, and the integration of MSMEs into global trade frameworks. She has contributed innovative analytical work on services liberalization and digital trade. Scientific Awards: LSESU Teaching Award for Personal and Professional Development (2024) Dr. Soprana co-founded TradeExperettes , co-leading its mentoring program, and has served as a mentor in the World Trade Institute's MILE/TRAIL+ graduate student program since 2015.

• Macroeconomics
• Economic Growth
• International Trade
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Tarlok Singh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics at Griffith Business School, Griffith University, Australia. He holds a PhD from the University of NSW and has been affiliated with the Griffith Asia Institute since 2003. His research focuses on macroeconomics, economic growth, international trade, and poverty reduction, with notable publications including the book Trade Liberalisation and Poverty: Vietnam Now and Beyond (2016). He has supervised 16 successful PhD students and actively engages in research supervision across macroeconomic history, financial markets, and development economics. Dr. Singh’s teaching interests span macroeconomic analysis and open economy macroeconomics. His recent research explores global economic uncertainty, stock market return predictability, and cross-asset momentum strategies. He has received awards for teaching and research supervision, including the 2024 Highly Commended Excellence in Research Supervision Award. His funded research includes projects on Pacific digital economies, Vietnam’s development, and international capital mobility. Key contributions include analyses of China’s outward FDI drivers, India’s economic policy impacts, and the sustainability of BRICS current accounts. He collaborates internationally and contributes to policy-oriented research through grants from institutions like the United Nations Development Program and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Kuntala Lahiri-DuttView profile

Professor

• Gender Studies
• Environmental Sustainability
• Natural Resource Management
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Kuntala Lahiri-Dutt is a Professor in the Resources, Environment and Development Program at the Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU. Her research focuses on gender, natural resource governance, and livelihoods in mining, water, and agriculture sectors across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Mongolia. She teaches courses on gender and development, and leads projects funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and DFAT, including 'Beyond the Resource Curse' and 'Going for Gold'. Research Interests - Women's empowerment in resource sectors - Informal mining and agrarian transition in Asia - Community-based natural resource management - Feminisation of agriculture and water governance Awards : Rockefeller Residency (2017), NASA Postdoc (1987), UGC Career Award (1999–2002) Grants : ARC Discovery/Linkage Projects, DFAT Mongolia mining study Students : Supervising PhDs on Nepal's agrarian transition, South Asian gender oppression, and water discourse Recent Work Her 2024 studies examine gendered gold trading in Indonesia, coal livelihoods in India, and climate resilience in Sundarbans. Earlier work includes analyses of India's coal policy, South Asian energy frontiers, and menstrual equity in mining.

Shabir KorotanaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Private Law
• Banking and Financial Law
• Corporate Law
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Dr. Shabir Korotana serves as an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Commercial Law and Private Law at Brunel Law School within Brunel University London's College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences, a position held since 2009. Previously, he held significant administrative roles including Director of the PhD Programme, Director of the International Financial Regulation and Corporate Law LLM programme, and Exams Convenor at Brunel, following lecturing positions in Contract and Corporate Law at Sussex Law School. His academic credentials include an LLM from the University of Wales and a PhD from the London School of Economics (LSE), establishing foundational expertise in legal theory and financial systems. Dr. Korotana's research critically examines Private Law through lenses of Contract, Equity & Trust, Corporate Law, and Fiduciary Duties, with growing emphasis on Banking and Financial Law. His work uniquely bridges traditional legal frameworks with emerging challenges in digital money regulation and economic inequality, consistently questioning how legal structures interact with capitalist systems and justice imperatives. This interdisciplinary approach reveals tensions between juridical equality and material disparities in financial contexts. His publication trajectory demonstrates evolving focus from foundational contract law issues toward contemporary financial regulation crises, with recent scholarship analyzing corporate liability for economic crime and post-crisis banking reforms. This progression reflects increasing engagement with systemic regulatory challenges rather than isolated legal doctrines. Dr. Korotana actively supervises PhD research in Private Law and Banking/Financial Law domains while teaching undergraduate Contract Law, Equity & Trust, and Banking Law courses. He currently serves as Students Appeal and Complaint Tutor, providing pastoral care for 22 tutees at Brunel Law School. He maintains affiliation with the CIPL research group and contributes to postgraduate instruction in International and Financial Regulation theory and practice, connecting scholarly work with classroom applications.

Lu WangView profile

Lecturer

• International Law
• International Investment Law
• Dispute Resolution
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Dr. Lu Wang is a Lecturer and core member of the China International Business and Economic Law (CIBEL) Centre at UNSW Sydney's Faculty of Law and Justice. She holds a PhD from the University of Liverpool and dual PhD/LLM/LLB degrees from Xi'an Jiaotong University. Her research focuses on international investment law, arbitration, and Chinese regulatory frameworks for international business. She has published widely on topics like State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in investment law, China's investment treaties, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Education: PhD (University of Liverpool), PhD, LLM, LLB (Xi'an Jiaotong University). Research interests include international investment law, SOE regulations, and China's role in shaping global economic governance. Her recent work explores SOE interactions with investment law and China's approach to ISDS reform. She collaborates with international organizations like the Asia Pacific FDI Network and served as a Visiting Fellow at the University of Cambridge's Lauterpacht Centre for International Law. Publications span leading journals and edited volumes, with a focus on treaty interpretation, investment arbitration, and China's treaty practices. Her recent work addresses RCEP implications, SOE disciplines in EU-China agreements, and energy security in investment protection. Grants include roles as co-investigator on projects like the National Social Science Fund of China (2021) and the UNSW PVCE Digital Uplift Program (2019). Awards include the 2020 Excellence in Research Achievement Award (China Ministry of Education) and multiple young scholar prizes. Teaching includes courses on international investment law, arbitration, and Chinese regulation of international business. She is affiliated with the CIBEL Centre and contributes to academic conferences globally.

Dedi Budiman HakimView profile

Researcher

• Macroeconomics
• Trade Liberalisation
• Regional Integration
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Dr. Dedi Budiman Hakim is affiliated with IPB University , where he works within the Faculty of Economics and Management under the Department of Economics . He is actively involved in the project group C01 , focusing on smallholder productivity, market access, and international linkages in rubber and palm oil production in Jambi Province, Indonesia. Research Interests: Dr. Hakim specializes in Macroeconomics , with a focus on Trade Liberalisation and Regional Integration . His work includes policy analysis on oil subsidies and their impact on macroeconomic performance, poverty, and agricultural sectors, as well as empirical studies on capital ratios in state-owned banks using panel data methods. His research combines computational modeling (e.g., Recursive Dynamic Computable General Equilibrium ) and econometric analysis. Publications: His notable works include studies on oil subsidy reforms and banking sector dynamics, reflecting his expertise in macroeconomic modeling and quantitative policy evaluation. These align with broader interests in sustainable economic development and financial sector regulation. Contact: Dr. Hakim can be reached at his official email address: dbhakim@ipb.ac.id .

Drew WoodhouseView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Macroeconomics
• Political Economy
• Institutional Economics
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Drew Woodhouse is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Sheffield Hallam University, affiliated with the College of Business, Technology and Engineering and the Department of Finance, Accounting and Business Systems. He holds a PhD in Institutional Economics and a Master's thesis titled 'The Political Economy of Capital Account Liberalisation in Emerging Markets.' His research focuses on Macroeconomics, Political Economy, and Institutional Economics, with an emphasis on policy-driven analyses of economic agency and behavior. He is actively involved in media engagements and policy briefings, including contributions to House of Lords documents on central banking policies. Woodhouse teaches across macroeconomic modules and leads the BA (Hons) Accounting & Economics program. He supervises postgraduate students and is a member of research groups like the International Business & Economics Research Group (IBERG) and the Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI). His recent work explores topics such as university roles in industrial strategy, AI applications in economic forecasting, and the impact of coordinated macroeconomic policies during crises. He has advised on regional economic development and has published widely on Brexit, fiscal policy, and central bank interventions. Woodhouse is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and utilizes advanced econometric techniques like panel data analysis and structural equation modeling. Key research outputs include studies on university knowledge creation dynamics, comparative capitalism frameworks, and the behavioral finance implications of the pandemic. His media contributions address contemporary issues like gold market distortions and post-Brexit economic strategies. Woodhouse also leads interdisciplinary projects on institutional theory and socioeconomic policy, emphasizing long-term growth and regional equity.

Diamond AshiagborView profile

Professor

• Labour Law
• Social Rights
• Regional Economic Integration
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Professor Diamond Ashiagbor is Professor of Law at the University of Kent's Kent Law School, having previously held positions at SOAS, UCL, and Oxford. She earned her PhD from the European University Institute and is qualified as a Solicitor (non-practising). Her research focuses on labour law, social rights in market integration, and economic sociology of law. Her monograph The European Employment Strategy received the Peter Birks/Society of Legal Scholars Prize in 2006. Current projects examine social dimensions of regional economic integration in Africa and labour law re-imagination for informal economies. She directs research on embedding markets through social policy and developing economic sociology frameworks. Publications analyze EU social law, regional governance, and intersections of trade liberalization with labour rights. Recent work explores decolonisation in legal education and racial dimensions of labour precarity. Teaching covers Labour Law and Public Law, while research supervision spans labour/equality law, EU integration, socio-legal approaches, and law-development intersections.

Moreno BaruffiniView profile

Research Fellow

• Regional Economics
• Labour Economics
• Econometrics
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Dr. Moreno Baruffini is a Research Fellow and Head of the Observatory for Economic Dynamics (O-De) at the Institute for Economic Research (IRE), University of Lugano (USI). He holds a PhD in Economics from USI’s Faculty of Economics, focusing on Swiss labour market flexibility, security, and complexity. His research spans regional sciences, econometrics, and cross-border labour dynamics, with a focus on European border regions and 'flexicurity.' Education: PhD in Economics, University of Lugano (USI) Environmental Engineering (honours), Politecnico di Milano Research Interests: Microeconometrics, labour market policy analysis, cross-border mobility, economic complexity, and wage dynamics. His work integrates quantitative methods with regional and policy-oriented studies, particularly in trans-border economic integration. Key Contributions: Leading studies on Swiss labour market observatories, minimum wage impacts, and the effects of digital transformation on vulnerable groups. His analyses often address regional disparities and policy effectiveness in a globalized context. Awards/Grants: No specific awards listed, but active in funded projects like the 'Progetto Lavoro' evaluation for Lugano Municipality. Labs/Teams: IRE (Institute for Economic Research) and O-De (Observatory for Economic Dynamics), collaborating with regional and national institutions on labour market monitoring and policy design.

• Postcolonial literature
• Indian writing in English
• Indian cinemas
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Dr. Shalmalee Palekar serves as a Casual Teaching, Multi-Discipline Lecturer in the Discipline of English and Literary Studies at The University of Western Australia's School of Humanities, contributing to cross-disciplinary humanities education. Her academic qualifications include: BA from St Xavier's College, Mumbai MA and PhD from the University of Wollongong Her research examines postcolonial cultural production through queer theoretical frameworks, specializing in Indian writing in English, cinematic representations in regional Indian languages, and transnational Asian-Australian narratives. Current projects analyze post-liberalisation cultural shifts and intersections of sexuality with national identity in South Asian contexts, reflecting commitment to decolonial methodologies and marginalized voices. Publication analysis reveals consistent interdisciplinary engagement across literature, film studies, and cultural theory, with strong thematic focus on queer identity formation and subversion in postcolonial contexts. Her work bridges textual analysis with visual culture studies, particularly examining how Indian cinemas negotiate modernity and tradition. Academic recognition includes: Student Guild Choice Award (2018) Unijobs Lecturer of the Year (2014) Unijobs Lecturer of the Year (2010) Dr. Palekar has supervised four research students and led the 2011 project 'Queer India: Intersections of sexuality, Nation and Public Culture in Film And Literature of the 1970s and 1980s', while maintaining active grant-seeking efforts. She contributes significantly to academic service as a peer reviewer for journals including Surveillance and Society and Continuum.

Michael HenryView profile

Associate Professor

• Economics
• Trade Liberalization
• Investment Liberalization
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Michael Henry is an Associate Professor in Economics at the Department of Economics, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. His research focuses on empirical economic analyses with applications in both developed and developing countries across multiple continents. His educational background includes: BSc. (Hons) Economics from the University of the West Indies (UWI), Trinidad MSc. Economics from the University of the West Indies (UWI), Trinidad PhD in Economics from the University of Nottingham Michael Henry's research interests center on empirical analyses of productivity and labour market effects of trade and investment liberalisation in developed and developing countries, both at the macro and microeconomic levels. His work involves the utilisation of household-level data to investigate issues such as youth unemployment, poverty and inequality, and the evaluation of conditional cash transfer programmes. His research spans international trade economics, development economics, and labor economics, with particular focus on Caribbean economies (especially Trinidad and Tobago), India, Jamaica, and Zambia. His methodological approach frequently employs panel data analysis and empirical econometric techniques to address complex economic questions. His publication record shows consistent scholarly output in high-impact economics journals including Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics, Journal of Comparative Economics, European Economic Review, and The Review of Economics and Statistics. His work demonstrates both theoretical rigor and practical policy relevance, addressing questions of trade competition, natural disaster impacts, household resource allocation, and economic development across diverse contexts. His research trajectory indicates a sustained commitment to understanding how economic policies affect real-world outcomes for households and firms in both developed and developing economies. Michael Henry has established collaborative research networks across multiple countries, as evidenced by his co-authorship with researchers from various international institutions. His work bridges disciplinary boundaries between economics, public policy, and development studies, contributing to a more integrated understanding of economic phenomena in global contexts.

• International Relations
• Global Political Economy
• International Trade Policy
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Dr Helen Hawthorne is a Senior Lecturer in Politics at Middlesex University, serving as Programme Leader for International Politics undergraduate programmes. Her academic career spans over a decade, with roles including Senior Lecturer (since 2020), Lecturer (2014–2020), and hourly-paid lecturer at City University London (2004–2013). She holds a PhD in International Relations from City University London, an MA in International Relations from the University of Kent, and a PGC in Higher Education from Middlesex University, alongside being a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her research focuses on international trade policy, particularly the role of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in global institutions like the WTO, and issues of global political economy, sustainability, and gender resilience. She teaches modules such as Global Political Economy, The Politics of Globalisation, and World Trade Organisation Law and Policy. Her work examines the normative frameworks governing LDCs' participation in global trade systems, including special treatment mechanisms and institutional dynamics. Recent research also addresses gender dimensions in sustainability and disaster resilience. She has supervised two PhD candidates, including Adeelah Kodabux (2020) and Oscar Barrero-Leal (ongoing). Dr Hawthorne's scholarly contributions include analyses of WTO norms, LDC accession processes, and the interplay between trade policies and global inequality. Her 2022 article on trade negotiations highlights pedagogical approaches to consensus-building in global governance, while earlier works explore LDCs' challenges in navigating international trade frameworks.