Lauren Fahy

Dr. Lauren Fahy is an Assistant Professor at the Utrecht School of Governance, Utrecht University, with expertise in regulatory governance, compliance, regulator reputation, and the governance of emerging technologies. She combines academic research with practical experience from her six-year tenure as a civil servant and policy advisor in the Australian national government, focusing on climate policy and stakeholder management. Her work bridges theory and practice through collaborations with institutions like the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) and the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM).

• Education: PhD in Public Governance (Utrecht University, 2022)
• Research: Focuses on how regulator reputation affects compliance, particularly in high-uncertainty contexts like fintech innovation and cryptocurrency regulation.

Research Trends: Her publications since 2020 emphasize regulatory effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, and reputational dynamics in emerging technologies. Key methodologies include case studies, Q methodology, and content analysis.

Professional Engagement: Delivers courses and tailored advice to public agencies. Currently teaches Comparative Democratic Institutions and contributes to professional education programs.