Financialisation and Commodity Markets Professors and Supervisors

Sophie Van Huellenمشاهده پروفایل

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The University of ManchesterUnited Kingdom

Sophie Van Huellen is a Senior Lecturer in Development Economics at the Global Development Institute, University of Manchester. Her research focuses on primary commodity markets, financialisation, global commodity chains, and machine learning applications in economics. She holds a PhD from SOAS University of London and has a strong background in development economics, natural resource governance, and international finance. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Economics), SOAS University of London Master of Science (Development Economics), SOAS University of London Bachelor of Arts (Economics, Politics, and Philosophy), University of Erfurt Research Interests: Her work explores commodity dependency, macro-financial linkages, and the political economy of global commodity systems. She has published extensively on cocoa value chains in Ghana, financialisation effects on non-financial corporations, and algorithmic forecasting techniques. Projects & Activities: Lead Investigator of 'Financialised Cocoa Chains and Implications for Ghanaian Farmers' (2024–2025) Consultancy on food crisis dynamics and speculative markets (2022–2023) Co-authored policy reports on rent-seeking reforms in Tanzania's skills sector Media Contributions: Provided expert commentary on cocoa pricing dynamics, post-pandemic commodity markets, and financial speculation's role in global food crises. Supervision: Open to PhD students researching commodity finance, resource governance, or econometric applications in development contexts.

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Costas Lapavitsasمشاهده پروفایل

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SOAS University of LondonUnited Kingdom

Costas Lapavitsas is a Professor in the Department of Economics at SOAS University of London . His research focuses on Political Economy, Financialisation, Marxist Economics, and Eurozone Dynamics , with a particular emphasis on monetary theory, crisis analysis, and the structural weaknesses of capitalist systems. Recent research trends include comparative studies of Cryptocurrencies and Mobile Money , analysis of Redenomination Risks in Eurozone Exit , and critiques of Financialised Capitalism . He has also explored the political economy of the Greek crisis and the broader implications of financialisation in developing countries. Supervised Theses : Monetary Subordination in the Eurozone, Financialisation in China, Real Estate Capital in the US, and Social Impact Bonds. Affiliated Research Groups : Centre for Financial and Management Studies (CeFiMS), Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD), and other political economy centers at SOAS.

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Daniela Tavasciمشاهده پروفایل

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Queen Mary University of LondonUnited Kingdom

Daniela Tavasci is a Professor and Director of Global Engagement at the School of Economics and Finance, Queen Mary University of London. She holds a PhD in Economics (London), MSc in Development Economics (London), and degrees in Political Sciences and Economics from the University of Bologna. An AHE Principal Fellow, she specializes in heterodox political economy and inclusive education. Her research focuses on international economics, development inequality, and educational disparities, with notable contributions to teaching methodologies rooted in historical perspectives. She co-founded the International Association Teaching with Historical Perspectives and chairs the Royal Economic Society's Women in Economics Network. Her work integrates global engagement strategies with pedagogical innovation. Education: PhD in Economics MSc in Development Economics (London) PGT in Economía Política Argentina (FLASCO, Buenos Aires) BSc (Hons) in Economics and Political Sciences (Bologna) Research Interests: Political Economy of Development and Inequality International Economics and Finance Inequality in Education and Awarding Gaps Teaching with Historical Perspectives Publications: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles and books, including analyses of Argentina’s financial crises, post-COVID educational inequality, and historical pedagogy in economics education. Her recent work explores the Italian economy’s prospects and the impact of pandemic policies on social stratification. Awards: AHE Principal Fellow Engagement: Leads the QMUL Centre for Education and Scholarship Research in Economics, Finance, and Business Management. Advocates for inclusive curricula and global academic partnerships. Serves as Associate Editor of Advances in Economics Education .

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Luigi Ventimigliaمشاهده پروفایل

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Queen Mary University of LondonUnited Kingdom

Luigi Ventimiglia is a Reader in Economics at Queen Mary University of London's School of Economics and Finance. He has 10 years' experience as an Investment Manager in London and Boston, specializing in sovereign/credit/currency markets and alpha strategies. He holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Bologna), MSc in Financial Economics (London), and PhD in Economics (London). His research focuses on developing economies' macro-finance dynamics, commodity markets policy, inequality analysis, education systems, and history of economic thought. He founded the Centre for Education and Scholarship Research in Economics and co-created Teaching with Historical Perspectives (THP). Education background includes City University and School of Oriental and African Studies teaching roles. Awards include Principal Fellow status from the Higher Education Academy. His publications address currency flight in Argentina, Italian economic prospects, wage distribution factors, and historical pedagogy integration. Advising and grants: While no specific student names or grant details are provided, his leadership roles in academic centers and publications suggest active involvement in research supervision and institutional collaboration.

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Ewa Karwowskiمشاهده پروفایل

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King’s College LondonUnited Kingdom

Dr Ewa Karwowski is a Senior Lecturer in Development Economics at King's College London, based in the Department of International Development within the School of Global Affairs. She holds a PhD in Economics from SOAS, University of London, and has extensive experience in both academia and policy, including a role as a Macroeconomist at the South African National Treasury (2008–2011) and as an ODI Fellow (2008–2010). Since 2018, she has been a Senior Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg. Her research focuses on finance and development, financialization, and comparative political economy. Key areas include the impact of financialization on firms, governance, and democracy in emerging economies, with a special emphasis on South Africa. Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches from post-Keynesian economics, financial geography, and critical accounting. Dr Karwowski is deeply engaged in policy-relevant research and has consulted for organizations like the ILO and OECD. She serves on the board of the Post-Keynesian Economics Society and co-founded Reteaching Economics. Her teaching includes quantitative methods and PhD supervision in finance and development, financialization, comparative macro analysis, and South African development. Her research outputs explore themes such as variegated financialization in emerging markets, the finance-mining nexus in South Africa, and the macroeconomic effects of global financial systems. She is a member of the Global Production, Finance and Labour research group and the Critical Global Capitalism Studies Collective at King’s.

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Cornelia Staritzمشاهده پروفایل

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University of ViennaAustria

Cornelia Staritz is an Associate Professor at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of International Development. Her research focuses on development economics, global value chains, labor rights in global production networks, and commodity-based development. She is a member of the Vienna Doctoral School of Social Sciences (ViDSS) Steering Committee and the Doctoral Advisory Board. Her work critically examines power asymmetries in globalized trade and financial systems, with a regional focus on Africa and Southeast Asia. Key research areas include: Global trade, production networks, and structural transformation Labour regimes and struggles in global production Financialisation and commodity markets Recent publications analyze the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement's impact on labor, critical minerals (lithium, copper) in green transitions, and supply chain resilience post-pandemic. She leads projects funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) and Danida Fellowship Center, exploring socio-ecological transformation and commodity governance. Her work emphasizes policy implications for socially responsible public procurement, industrial policy, and sustainable development in global production networks.

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Vincent Hurleyمشاهده پروفایل

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Macquarie UniversityAustralia

Vincent Hurley is a Lecturer at Macquarie University's School of International Studies, Department of Security Studies and Criminology. With 29 years of operational experience as a police officer in the New South Wales Police Force, where he achieved the rank of Detective Superintendent, he brings extensive practical knowledge to his academic role. He teaches courses including Law Enforcement in Australia, Policing and Crime, and Crisis Management & Disaster Relief. Dr. Hurley's educational background includes a PhD, Masters in Business Administration, Bachelor in Criminology & Psychology, Graduate Diploma in University Teaching and Learning, and Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management. His career transition from police work to academia provides him with unique perspective on the practical application of criminological theories. Financialisation of policing Police use of force (lethal and less than lethal) Domestic violence policing Hostage negotiation Mental health crisis response Community engagement strategies His research output shows a consistent focus on practical criminology issues, with recent publications addressing knife crime trends, police firearm protocols, and the financial dimensions of policing. His 2024 publications particularly address contemporary issues in Australian crime and policing. Australian Institute of Criminology award (2009) NSW Government Award for crime prevention and domestic violence work (2008) NSW Public Sector Awards (2008) Faculty of Arts Learning & Teaching Educational Leader Award (2024) Professor Mariella Herberstein Award (2017) Dr. Hurley has supervised numerous research projects through the PACE program, working with agencies including NSW Police Force, NSW Corrective Services, and Australian Border Force. He has provided expert testimony to parliamentary inquiries and presented to over 3,000 high school students on violence against women. His media presence is significant, with over 110 interviews and a notable appearance on ABC's Q&A that garnered 17 million views.

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