Dr. Francesco Stolfi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Francesco Stolfi is a Senior Lecturer at the Macquarie School of Social Sciences, specializing in public policy. He received his PhD from the University of Pittsburgh in 2006 and joined Macquarie University in July 2017. Throughout his teaching career, he has engaged with students in various countries, including the United States, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Malaysia. His research interests lie in the regulation of professions and occupations, with current projects focusing on the regulation of physicians and beekeeping in Australia, along with implications for pest control. He collaborates with colleagues on topics such as policy entrepreneurs and women’s suffrage in colonial Australia. Stolfi teaches units including ‘Governance, Power and Public Policy’, ‘Advanced Introduction to Policy Making’, and ‘Making Policy in a Globalised World’. His active research involves advanced control detection methods for the Varroa mite, and he received the Faculty of Arts Learning & Teaching Educational Leader Award for pioneering AI-Enhanced Learning across multiple disciplines. He has been recognized for his contributions to organizing significant academic events such as the Australian Political Studies Association Annual Conference.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2017-07-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Teaches public policy and engages in research on the regulation of professions and occupations.

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).