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Neil Coe is a Professor of Economic Geography at the University of Sydney, having joined the School of Geosciences in July 2022. He previously held a position at the National University of Singapore for a decade, where he served as Head of the Department of Geography from 2012 to 2018. Before that, he spent twelve years at the University of Manchester. His research primarily investigates economic globalization through the lens of Global Production Networks (GPNs), focusing on dynamics of the service sector and under-studied industries such as agro-food, textiles, and electronics. He has explored the regulation and market dynamics of service industries compared to manufacturing and has worked on labor geographies, emphasizing the organization and agency within labor. Recent work has turned toward the intersections of global production, labor, and the environment, seeking sustainable production systems, particularly during energy transitions. Neil contributes to multiple courses, including Cities and Regions, Advanced Research in Geography, and Introduction to Sustainability, while supervising several doctoral candidates in related fields.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Professor of Economic Geography in the School of Geosciences.
National University of Singapore • Singapore
Led the Department of Geography.
University of Manchester • Manchester, England
Engaged in teaching and research in the field of Geography.
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