Dr Samuel Zhang is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Federation University Australia, and a Fellow at the Global Labor Organization (GLO). Prior to joining Federation University, Samuel spent around 2 years at the Department of Economics, Deakin University where he held position as Dean’s Research Fellow. Samuel obtained a Ph.D. in Economics from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) in 2018.

Samuel’s research interests lie in Applied Economics, Economic Development and Public Policy. His research applies rigorous research methods founded on sound economic theory to formulate evidence-based economic and social policy recommendations. The research outcomes inform policy makers and the public to achieving sustainable development and promoting economic welfare.

Samuel has published extensively in top and leading journals such as Energy Economics, Journal of Development Studies, and China Economic Review. His evidence-based and policy-relevant research has been featured by media such as Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the World Economic Forum. Samuel research expertise has been widely recognised by peers across the world. In April 2022, Samuel is appointed as Fellow at the Global Labor Organization (GLO). Fellows of the GLO include world’s leading researchers, appointed by their peers for their distinguished contribution to the field.

Currently, Samuel is an editor at the Journal of Applied Economics and the Frontiers in Public Health.