Dr. Shiro Armstrong

Professor

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Biography

Shiro Armstrong is the Director of the Australia-Japan Research Centre and the East Asian Bureau of Economic Research at the Australian National University. He has significant expertise in economic cooperation and the interplay between Australia and Asia, with a focus on complex economic relationships. Dr. Armstrong actively participates in research concerning the Australia-China economic relationship, particularly in the context of a low-carbon future. His recent projects include shaping economic cooperation in ASEAN and the RCEP, which examine regulatory cooperation and the resilience of Australian supply chains in an uncertain economic world. He maintains a robust research output with multiple publications and collaborative projects focusing on key economic issues affecting the region. Dr. Armstrong holds a PhD in Economics and has an extensive history of supervising research students.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Australia-Japan Research Centre • Canberra, ACT, Australia

Oversees research initiatives and collaborations focusing on the economic relationships between Australia and Japan.

Director

— Present

East Asian Bureau of Economic Research • Canberra, ACT, Australia

Leads research directed towards understanding economic dynamics in East Asia.

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
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  • 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.