Dr. Neil Coe

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2022-07-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Professor of Economic Geography in the School of Geosciences.

Head of Department

2012-01-01 — 2018-12-31

National University of Singapore • Singapore

Led the Department of Geography.

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

2004-01-01 — 2012-06-30

University of Manchester • Manchester, England

Engaged in teaching and research in the field of Geography.

Courses

Cities and Regions Advanced Research in Geography Introduction to Sustainability

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.