Zhang, Samuel (Dr)

Research

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Biography

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Dr Samuel Zhang is a Senior Lecturer in Economics and the Undergraduate Program Coordinator – Bachelor of Business at Federation University Australia, and a Fellow at the Global Labor Organization (GLO). Prior to joining Federation University Australia, Samuel spent around 2 years at the Department of Economics, Deakin University where he held position as Dean’s Research Fellow. Samuel obtained a Ph.D. in Economics from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) in 2018.

Samuel’s research interests lie in Development Economics, Applied Micro-econometrics and Macroeconomics. His research applies rigorous econometric methods founded on sound economic theory to formulate evidence-based economic and social policy recommendations. The research outcomes inform policy makers and the public to achieving sustainable development and promoting economic welfare. Samuel has published extensively in top and leading journals such as Energy Economics, Journal of Development Studies, and China Economic Review. His evidence-based and policy-relevant research has been featured by media such as Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the World Economic Forum.

Samuel research expertise has been widely recognised by peers across the world. In April 2022, Samuel is appointed as Fellow at the Global Labor Organization (GLO). The GLO is widely recognised as a leading international academic society on labor and demographics. Fellows of the GLO include world’s leading researchers, appointed by their peers for their distinguished contribution to the field. Samuel is actively involved in peer review activity. He serves as a reviewer at many top and leading journals such as Journal of Business Research, Energy Economics and China Economics Review.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University), Australia
• M.Phil. in Economics, Zhejiang University of Finance & Economics, China
• B.Com. (Hons) in Economics, Henan University of Technology, China
• B.A. in English Language and Literature, Henan University of Technology, China

Teaching areas

• Macroeconomics
• Microeconomics
• Development Economics
• Business Statistics

Professional memberships and associations

• American Economic Association
• Development Studies Association of Australia