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Travis Southin is a Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of Toronto (2022). His current work focuses on net-zero industrial policy, examining political barriers to innovation policy shifts in Canada, the UK, and Australia, particularly transitioning from neutral to targeted instruments. He collaborates with James Meadowcroft and the Transition Accelerator on climate policy research.
- Education: Ph.D. Canadian Government & Politics (University of Toronto, 2022), M.G.A. (University of Toronto), B.A. Honours (Carleton University)
Research interests center on innovation policy dynamics, climate policy design, and the role of the state in facilitating economic transitions. His dissertation analyzed 70+ interviews with Canadian tech CEOs and civil servants to explore why Canada struggles to adopt targeted innovation policies. Current projects emphasize global comparisons of net-zero policy frameworks and industrial decarbonization strategies.
Publications span innovation clusters (e.g., Toronto’s ICT sector), SME innovation in IoT technologies, and EU gender quota governance. His work bridges political science and policy analysis to address real-world challenges in public sector decision-making.
