Dr. Gerardo Serra

Biography

Gerardo Serra is a historian specializing in 20th century West Africa, particularly focusing on Ghana and Nigeria. His research aims to expand and refine the understanding of the political and economic lives of these regions through the integration of intellectual history, political anthropology, and sociological methods. Currently, he holds a position as a Senior Lecturer in Economic Cultures at the University of Manchester and has previously worked as a temporary lecturer in economic history at the University of Sussex. In addition to his role at Manchester, Serra has been a research fellow at the Nantes Institute for Advanced Studies. His research is closely aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to education and economic development. His educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy from the London School of Economics and Political Science, where he also obtained his Master's degree, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Arts and Economics from Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi. Serra's work is recognized in the academic community, exemplified by his receipt of the Joseph Dorfman Dissertation Prize in 2016, and he actively contributes to the editorial work of publications in his field.

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