Dr. Hiroshi Matsushima

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Biography

Hiroshi Matsushima is a Research Fellow at the Crawford School of Public Policy and holds an appointment with the Australia-Japan Research Centre. His research focuses on regulatory policies aimed at reducing fuel consumption and pollutant emissions in the transportation sector. Specifically, his work examines the economic behaviors of auto manufacturers and consumers to inform the development of regulatory strategies that maximize environmental benefits while attaining economic efficiency. Prior to joining the Crawford School, Matsushima was an Economic Fellow at the Institute for Policy Integrity at New York University School of Law, specializing in analyzing U.S. energy and environmental policies. He has also served as an economist at the Bank of Japan and as a chief staff member in the House of Representatives in Japan, bringing a broad base of knowledge and experience in public policymaking.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

— Present

Crawford School of Public Policy • Canberra, AU

Conducts research on regulatory policies affecting fuel consumption and emissions in the transportation sector.

Economic Fellow

2024-01-01 — Present

Institute for Policy Integrity, New York University School of Law • New York, USA

Specializes in analyzing U.S. energy and environmental policies.

Economist

— Present

Bank of Japan • Tokyo, JP

Served as an economist and chief staff member in the House of Representatives.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.