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Valentina Amuso is an Associate Professor (Teaching) specializing in Political Economy and Comparative Politics at University College London. She earned her PhD in Government and International Affairs from Durham University, an MSc in International Political Economy from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and an MA in International Relations from La Sapienza University of Rome. Her research focuses on how government agencies shape regulatory approaches to innovation, with specific attention to decision-making mechanisms and structured processes. She investigates the role of regulatory bodies in assessing emerging technologies and the political factors that influence these decisions. Amuso also explores the dynamics that inform regulatory outputs and organizational practices. Her work spans various contexts including the UK, EU, South Korea, and Colombia, emphasizing issues such as digital partnerships, artificial intelligence, and stakeholder mapping. She teaches Public Sector Economics to first-year Politics and International Relations students and offers insights into public policy through innovative pedagogical frameworks. Her final-year module on Innovation, Political Economy, and Policy Perspectives challenges students to navigate the complexities of technological change and its implications for public policy, integrating practical approaches and strategic foresight methods.
University College London • London, ENG
Teaching in the Department of Political Science.
University College London • London, ENG
Focused on teaching and research in Political Economy and Comparative Politics.