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Fay Rola-Rubzen is an agricultural economist and development economist with extensive experience in farming systems research, farmer behavior analysis, and agribusiness supply chain analysis. She has worked with various organizations including the UN-FAO and the Asian Development Bank. Since joining the University of Western Australia in 2018, she leads a research program focused on understanding farm-household management decisions in the Eastern Gangetic Plains, alongside other international projects related to sustainable farming systems. Before UWA, Fay held several academic positions including Deputy Dean Research at Curtin Business School and Associate Professor at Curtin University. Her research interests include agricultural economics, sustainable agricultural development, and behavioral economics, emphasizing gender and poverty issues in food security.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Teaching and research in various aspects of agricultural and development economics.
Curtin Business School, Curtin University • Perth, Australia
Oversaw research initiatives and programs, focusing on higher degree research.
School of Management and School of Agriculture and Environment, Curtin University • Perth, Australia
Taught courses and conducted research in agricultural and resource economics.
Desert Knowledge Cooperative Research Centre • Perth, Australia
Managed and led core projects related to sustainable desert businesses.
Muresk Institute, Curtin University of Technology • Perth, Australia
Contributed to teaching and research in agricultural economics.
Muresk Institute of Agriculture, Curtin University of Technology • Perth, Australia
Engaged in teaching responsibilities and academic research.
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