Tim Mau

Dr. Tim A. Mau is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Guelph, affiliated with the College of Social & Applied Human Sciences. His research focuses on public sector leadership, administrative leadership, and governance challenges including corruption, local government dynamics, and organizational competencies. He holds a D.Phil. from Oxford University and teaches courses on public management, leadership, and Canadian public administration.

Key research areas include crisis leadership during pandemics (e.g., analyzing Canada’s response to COVID-19), cross-national governance comparisons, and leadership development in public institutions. He has co-authored/co-edited influential books like *Public Administration in Canada* and *The Evolving Physiology of Government*. His work frequently addresses intergovernmental collaboration, civil-military relations, and municipal governance in Canada.

Dr. Mau has provided leadership training for Canadian and Asian public sector officials and contributed to policy discussions on municipal CAO demographics and public service branding. His publications span journals like *International Journal of Public Leadership* and *Canadian Public Administration*, emphasizing practical and theoretical insights into modern governance challenges.