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Kirsten Martinus is an Associate Professor of Economic Geography at the University of Western Australia and the Director of the Future Regions Lab. She has worked as an economic development consultant and a Japanese/English interpreter before transitioning into academia. Her research focuses on the (re)distribution of resources and the socio-economic factors influencing competitiveness and uneven development. Kirsten employs qualitative and quantitative methods to understand competitive advantages in the global economy, emphasizing urban studies and economic geography. She has received several large competitive grants from the Australian Research Council, including an early career fellowship examining innovation in peripheral regions. Currently, she serves in various committees within the Australian Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Australian Geographers, contributing to editorial boards for notable geographical journals. Kirsten's body of work includes numerous publications in leading scholarly journals, book chapters, and industry reports, reflecting her commitment to bridging fundamental research with applied policy implications.
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