Students
Supervision Interests
I supervise PhD, Honours, and Masters students working on topics related to productivity and efficiency analysis, econometrics, and performance measurement. My research spans both theoretical and applied domains.
Methodological Topics
- • Productivity and efficiency analysis
- • Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA)
- • Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA)
- • Nonparametric econometrics
- • Aggregation theory
- • Statistical inference
Applied Topics
- • Healthcare analytics
- • Hospital efficiency
- • Banking efficiency
- • Industry productivity
- • Economic growth
- • Forecasting
What I Look For in PhD Students
I seek motivated students with:
- • Strong quantitative background: Solid foundation in mathematics, statistics, and econometrics
- • Research interests alignment: Genuine interest in productivity, efficiency, or performance measurement
- • Programming skills: Experience with MATLAB, R, Python, or similar statistical software
- • Academic excellence: Strong academic record, particularly in quantitative courses
- • Independence and initiative: Ability to work independently while benefiting from guidance
- • Communication skills: Clear written and verbal communication
How to Apply
For PhD Inquiries
If you are interested in pursuing a PhD under my supervision, please include the following in your inquiry:
- • Your CV
- • Academic transcripts
- • A brief statement of research interests (1-2 pages)
- • How your interests align with my research areas
- • Any relevant research experience or publications
Application Process: PhD applications are handled through The University of Queensland's official application system. Please visit the UQ PhD in Economics page for details on the application process, deadlines, and requirements.
Funding: Various funding opportunities are available, including scholarships and research assistantships. Information is available on the UQ Scholarships website.
Resources
UQ PhD Program
Program Information →School of Economics
School Website →Scholarships
Funding Opportunities →For more information or to discuss potential supervision, please contact me directly.