Matias Margulis

Matias Margulis is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia. He is a Faculty Associate of the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) and may supervise IRES graduate students. His expertise spans global governance, development, human rights, international law, and food policy. Prior academic roles include positions at the University of Edinburgh, University of Stirling, University of Northern British Columbia, and Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies. He served as the Cadieux-Léger Fellow at Global Affairs Canada (2010-2011).

With extensive professional experience in international policymaking, Margulis previously represented Canada at the World Trade Organization (WTO), Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). He has advised the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food and the Scottish Parliament, and consulted for international NGOs and the Brookings Institution. His research focuses on trade governance, food security, and the intersection of human rights within global institutional frameworks.

Key research areas include WTO reforms, climate impacts on food systems, and the role of international organizations in shaping trade policies. His work critiques market fundamentalism in food security contexts and explores how emerging economies influence global fisheries sustainability. Recent publications analyze regime complexity theory, EU food aid strategies, and UN-WTO policy interactions.

While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to global trade and food policy debates reflect significant scholarly impact. He advises on graduate programs and maintains ties to multiple academic and policy networks across Canada and internationally.