Christopher Bajada

Professor Christopher Bajada is a Professor of Economics at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) within the Economics Discipline Group of the Business School. He serves as Research Director of the Centre for Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (BIDA), leading multidisciplinary teams to translate complex data into actionable strategies. Additionally, he directs the Bachelor of Economics at UTS and chairs the Teaching and Learning Committee. His research focuses on applied macroeconomics, circular economy, tax compliance, and business cycles, supported by grants from the Australian Research Council and government agencies.

Professor Bajada has extensive industry and government consulting experience, advising organizations such as the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Deloitte Access Economics. In education, he shaped Economics Learning Standards for Australian Higher Education and NSW HSC curriculum. He has taught microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics across multiple countries and holds teaching awards for excellence. His funded research spans philanthropy for Indigenous initiatives, agricultural sustainability, and productivity metrics.

• Key Roles: Research Director (BIDA), Director of Bachelor of Economics, Associate Editor of Advances in Economics Education
• Grants: ARC grants, Cotton Research Development Corporation, SmartCrete CRC
• Consultancies: Department of Industry, Innovation and Science; NSW Office of Environment and Heritage

His recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability, productivity, and Indigenous initiatives. Awards include national recognition for contributions to student learning.