Dr. Xiaodong Fan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Xiaodong Fan is an Associate Professor at Monash University, specializing in Labor Economics, Applied Microeconomics, and Computational Economics. He has a strong focus on Search Matching frameworks, which are crucial for understanding labor market dynamics. With a commitment to teaching, he leads courses such as ECC1000 - Principles of Microeconomics and ECC2000 - Intermediate Microeconomics. Over recent years, he has been actively engaged in research that addresses contemporary economic issues, contributing numerous outputs that enhance the academic community's understanding of microeconomic principles. Fan also supervises PhD, Master’s, and Honour students, guiding them in their research pursuits. His work is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, illustrating a dedication to not only advancing academic knowledge but also addressing broader societal challenges. He has initiated various collaborations and has been involved in multiple publications and projects aimed at impactful economic research.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, focusing on Labor Economics and Computational Economics.

Courses

Principles of Microeconomics Intermediate Microeconomics

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.