Charlie is an Assistant Professor in International Relations. He teaches international relations and political economy with a focus on mainland Southeast Asia. Based in the region since 2011, he has conducted extensive research on migration, human rights, and regional integration, with a focus on special economic zones and economic corridors. He served as a social sciences tutor for civil society leaders from Myanmar pursuing degrees with Australian universities from 2012 to 2018 and has worked on various research projects with The Asia Foundation, Focus on the Global South, Save the Children, the International Labour Organisation, World Vision, Johns Hopkins University, the Mekong Institute, Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Thailand Research Fund, and the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation.
Doctor of Philosophy in International Politics,
Aberystwyth University, United Kingdom, 2013
Master of Science in Economics (Critical Security Studies),
Aberystwyth University, United Kingdom, 2008
Master of Science in Economics (International Relations Theory),
Aberystwyth University, United Kingdom, 2007
Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Philosophy,
Cardiff University, United Kingdom, 2006