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John Wright is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Public Policy and Governance at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), where he conducts research on political theory, public policy, regulation, and governance. His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions including the London School of Economics and Political Science, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and Australian National University.
Wright's research focuses on political theory, public policy change, regulation and governance, and public health policy. His work examines critical issues such as the Australian Housing Crisis and British relations with the European Union, analyzing how policy regimes establish, consolidate, erode, and terminate meaning within policy objectives. He employs post-structuralist approaches to understand policy change as the transformation of meaning within discursive configurations.
His recent publications reveal a strong focus on policy change analysis, particularly regarding European Union membership and Australian housing policy. The publications demonstrate interdisciplinary work spanning political science, health policy, regulatory studies, and economic evaluation. His research shows particular strength in analyzing how policy regimes function, how meaning is invested in policy objectives, and how these processes lead to policy continuity or change.
Wright has secured research funding including the 2023 grant for Life Cycle Assessment of Hydrogen Storage Technologies for Circular and Sustainable Energy Systems. His scholarly impact is evident through numerous citations across his publications in political science, health policy, and regulatory studies. He actively engages with policy communities through external research impact activities related to the Australian Housing Crisis and British-EU relations.
