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Professor Minako Sakai is a leading figure in Southeast Asian social inquiry and Indo-Pacific studies at UNSW, where she serves as the Deputy Head of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. With a strong academic foundation from the Australian National University and Sophia University in Tokyo, she excels in development research that emphasizes international collaboration and the societal impact of scholarship. Her research interests include gender empowerment, Islamic finance, urban social inequality, and the role of social enterprises in Indonesia. Known for her extensive fieldwork, Minako provides critical insights into community resilience and inclusive development. She is also committed to mentoring students and fostering independent research skills, having received multiple prestigious awards for her contributions in higher education supervision. In addition to her research activities, she actively engages in international collaborations with multiple universities across Asia and has a profound commitment to cross-cultural understanding, which is reflected in her numerous keynote addresses and honors. Her current projects address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by promoting equitable and inclusive development practices in the Indo-Pacific region.
University of New South Wales • Canberra, Australia
Leading research in Southeast Asian social inquiry and serving as the Deputy Head of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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