Fields of Research

Government and politics of Asia and the Pacific
Sociological methodology and research methods
International relations
Public policy
International economics
Sociology of culture

Research Objectives

Expanding knowledge in human society
Political systems
International political economy (excl. international trade)
Trade policy
Government and politics
Other culture and society

Career Best Publications

Research Publications

Disciplining democracy: Explaining the rhythms of Myanmar’s first Hluttaw, 2011-2016; Public Policy in the 'Asian Century': Concepts, Cases and Futures
Explaining Naypyitaw under the National League for Democracy; Myanmar Transformed?: People, Places and Politics
Internationalizing Minimal English: Perils and Parallels; Minimal English for a Global World: Improved Communication Using Fewer Words
Muddy Boots and Smart Suits: Practical Considerations for Research in the Twenty-first Century; Muddy Boots and Smart Suits: Researching Asia-Pacific Affairs
Myanmar: Religion, Identity, and Conflict in a Democratic Transition; Peacebuilding in Deeply Divided Societies: Toward Social Cohesion?
Peri-conflict peace: brokerage, development and illiberal ceasefires in Myanmar’s borderlands; Conflict, Security & Development
Reflections on Political Cultures in Thought and Action; Muddy Boots and Smart Suits: Researching Asia-Pacific Affairs
The Rohingya crisis and questions of accountability; Australian Journal of International Affairs

Research Projects

University of Tasmania $100k 151018

Research Candidate Supervision