Dr. Christoph Sperfeldt

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christoph Sperfeldt, an Associate Professor at Macquarie University, specializes in socio-legal research areas including human rights and transitional justice, with a geographical focus on Southeast Asia. He examines various issues within international human rights law, including protection mechanisms and the rule of law, as well as forced migration and development cooperation. His contributions to transitional justice and statelessness are internationally recognized. To explore the complexities of reparations in international criminal justice, he authored the monograph 'Practices of Reparations in International Criminal Justice' (CUP, 2022), which has informed several key institutions including the NGO REDRESS and Amnesty International. Christoph's extensive research agenda includes a longstanding professional engagement in Cambodia, where he has been involved in various initiatives related to statelessness and legal identity. He previously served as a Senior Research Fellow at the Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness, where he led significant research initiatives. His numerous visiting positions at prestigious universities and his role as a Fellow at the Center for Human Rights and International Justice at Stanford University underscore his commitment to advancing research and dialogue on critical human rights issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and researching in socio-legal studies focusing on human rights and transitional justice.

Senior Research Fellow

2018-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Peter McMullin Centre on Statelessness • Melbourne, Australia

Led significant research initiatives addressing statelessness and legal identity.

Awards

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ARC Discovery Early Career Research Award

2022-01-01

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).