Dr. Gerardo Serra

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gerardo Serra is a Senior Lecturer specializing in the economic cultures of 20th century West Africa, with particular emphasis on Ghana and Nigeria. His research aims to expand and refine the understanding of the political lives and economic statistical knowledge in these regions. By combining intellectual history, political anthropology, and sociology, Serra engages with historical narratives while contributing to the academic community's efforts to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. His academic journey includes roles such as a presidential fellow at the Economic Cultures unit in Manchester and a research fellow at the Nantes Institute for Advanced Studies. He has also previously lectured at the University of Sussex, enriching his expertise in economic history.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, ENG, GB

Teaching and research in Economic Cultures with a focus on West African economic history.

Research Fellow

2017-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Nantes Institute for Advanced Studies • Nantes, FR

Conducting independent research in the field of economic history.

Temporary Lecturer

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of Sussex • Sussex, ENG, GB

Lecturing in economic history and contributing to departmental research.

Awards

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Joseph Dorfman Dissertation Prize

2016-01-01

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
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:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.