Mary O'Sullivan

Mary O'Sullivan is a Full Professor at the University of Geneva since 2010, specializing in the history of capital, industries, and economic development. Her research bridges critical analysis of capitalism with historical practices and discourses of profit.

• Focus areas: Capitalism, industrial history, financial history, and comparative economic development.
• Current research: SNSF Advanced Grant project 'The Fabric of Profit' (2023-2028) analyzing global value chains in 18th-19th century European textile industries.
• Awards: Fellow at Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin (2016-2017), SNSF Advanced Grant recipient.
• Teaching: Courses on international economic history, capitalism, and enterprise at both bachelor's and master's levels.

Her work challenges conventional narratives about capitalism through interdisciplinary methodologies, emphasizing the interconnectedness of economic practices and political discourses.

• Scientific awards: Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin Fellowship, SNSF Advanced Grant.