8 The Division of Public Policy is proud to announce that Dr. Michael Tyrala, Lecturer I and an accomplished interdisciplinary social scientist, has been awarded the title of Junior Fellow by the Academy of Education Excellence (AEE). The AEE, facilitated by the Center for Education Innovation (CEI), recognizes faculty members at HKUST who exhibit a strong commitment to enhancing their teaching skills and contributing to effective teaching practices. As a Junior Fellow, Dr. Tyrala will embark on a three-year fellowship commencing on January 24, 2025, and concluding on January 23, 2028. During this period, he will engage in various initiatives aimed at improving educational practices, including hosting workshops, participating in seminars—building on his expertise in bridging academic research, real-world practice, and student-centered learning. Dr. Tyrala holds a PhD in Asian and International Studies from City University of Hong Kong, with research interests spanning world-systems analysis, global offshore nance, global tax governance, the political economy of development, and the social psychology of late capitalism. His work intersects historical macrosociology, international relations, public policy, and development studies, with a geographic focus covering Asia, the US, and the EU. Beyond academia, he brings extensive professional experience from the NGO sector, international organizations (including NATO, the EESC, and the OECD’s Trade Union Advisory Committee), and HKUST’s Institute for Emerging Market Studies—insights he seamlessly integrates into his teaching to enrich student learning. A proli c scholar, Dr. Tyrala has co-authored books with Routledge and Oxford University Press, and published research in top-tier journals such as Nature Communications, Science Advances, Nature Human Behaviour, and Globalizations. This prestigious AEE recognition highlights his dual dedication to professional growth and fostering academic excellence— marrying rigorous research with a commitment to delivering impactful, practice-informed teaching that bene ts students and the broader academic community. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Tyrala and look forward to his impactful contributions as he embarks on this exciting journey with the AEE, further elevating educational practices within our division and beyond. Dr. Michael Tyrala Receives the Academy of Education Excellence (AEE) Fellowship Award 8 GRANTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
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