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Jonathan Bonnitcha is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), affiliated with the School of Global & Public Law. He is a leading scholar in international economic governance and investment treaties, with a strong interdisciplinary focus that integrates law, economics, and political science. He has held part-time appointments from 2019–2021 and again in 2024.
Education:
- DPhil, University of Oxford (Rhodes Scholar)
- MPhil (Dist), University of Oxford
- BCL (Dist), University of Oxford
- LLB (Hons I), University of Sydney
- BEc (Hons I and Medal), University of Sydney
Research Interests: Bonnitcha’s core research lies at the intersection of international law and economic governance. His work critically examines the structure and impact of investment treaties, investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS), and the role of law in shaping global investment flows. He has contributed significantly to debates on reforming investment law to align with sustainable development and human rights.
Publications: His recent work spans 2020–2025 and includes major contributions to the reform of ISDS, the impact of treaties on domestic governance in developing countries, and the intersection of investment law with climate change and corruption. His writings are widely cited and have influenced policy discussions globally.
Scientific Awards & Honors:
- Rhodes Scholar, University of Oxford
- University Medal in Political Economy, University of Sydney
- Convocation Medal, University of Sydney
Grants & Funding:
- Australian Research Council Discovery Project (2022–2025): 'China’s Belt and Road Initiative: A New Model of Economic Governance?' ($283,250)
- Economic and Social Research Council (UK) Post-doctoral Fellowship (2012–2013): £80,000
Teaching & Supervision: Bonnitcha teaches courses such as International Investment Law and Policy, Law in the Global Context, and Principles of International Law. He has supervised over a dozen PhD students whose research spans international law, investment governance, and human rights.
