News & Recent Research Activities
United Nations Engagements
UN Panel on Africa's Intangible Assets
Participated in a high-level panel convened by the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA), exploring how intellectual property, traditional knowledge, and cultural heritage can contribute to innovation, economic development, and sustainable growth across Africa.
View Panel DetailsExpert on Intellectual Property and MSMEs in Africa
Invited by the UN OSAA to contribute to a webinar examining the role of intellectual property in supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Africa, focusing on innovation, commercialisation, and investment attraction.
View Webinar DetailsUN Address on Intellectual Property and Food Security
Presented research at the United Nations on the relationship between intellectual property and global food security, highlighting the importance of balanced innovation policies in addressing hunger and promoting sustainable agricultural development.
View Event GalleryUN Media Interview: Intellectual Property and Africa
Featured by United Nations Media in an interview examining the role of intellectual property in Africa's innovation ecosystem, economic development, and technological transformation.
Watch on YouTubeUN Dialogue on Intellectual Property Rights in Africa
Joined a United Nations Media discussion exploring the opportunities and challenges presented by intellectual property systems across Africa, with particular attention to innovation, development, and access to knowledge.
Watch on YouTubeKeynote Talks & Lectures
Lecture at Harvard University
Delivered an invited lecture at Harvard University in November 2024 titled The Paradox of Intellectual Property and Philanthrocapitalism, exploring the complex relationship between intellectual property law, innovation incentives, and philanthropic interventions aimed at addressing global societal challenges.
View Lecture PhotosMasterclass on Research Commercialisation
Delivered a masterclass examining how university research can generate impact beyond academia through effective intellectual property management, commercialisation strategies, industry engagement, and knowledge translation.
Watch MasterclassPublic Discussion on Patent Law and Access to Medicines
Delivered a public book talk and participated in an expert panel at the University of Queensland examining contemporary debates surrounding patent law, pharmaceutical innovation, and access to medicines in developing countries.
Event DetailsMedia Appearances
The European Correspondent Feature
Interviewed by The European Correspondent for its feature, The Apartheid of Medicine (2025), discussing global inequalities in access to medicines, vaccine distribution, and the structural barriers affecting healthcare systems in low- and middle-income countries.
Read FeatureABC Radio National's Big Ideas
Joined Professor Ian Frazer and Dr Antony Taubman in a national discussion hosted by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) examining the question: "Is Patenting Vaccines a Threat to Public Health?" The discussion explored intellectual property protection, innovation incentives, and equitable access.
Listen to PodcastRecent Achievements & Awards
Teaching Excellence at Australian Catholic University
Recognised by the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Law and Business at ACU for outstanding teaching performance and student engagement. Students awarded the highest possible scores in LAWS200 Business Organisations.
Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA)
Awarded Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA), an internationally recognised professional accreditation that recognises excellence in teaching, curriculum development, student learning support, and higher education practice.
BEL Excellence in Research Award
Recipient of the BEL Excellence in Research Award 2024 at the University of Queensland, recognising outstanding contributions to research at the intersection of intellectual property law, innovation policy, and public health.
Notable Academic Recognitions
- 2024: Australian Legal Research Awards (Shortlisted)
- 2021: Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition Scholarship
- 2020: Chow Yei Ching Graduate Studies Scholarship
- 2019: Outstanding Academic Performance Award (CityU)
Research Highlights
New Book on Vaccine Innovation Systems (2026)
Co-edited and co-authored the introductory chapter of Socio-Technological Relationships in Vaccine Systems (Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore, 2026). The volume advances a multidisciplinary framework for understanding vaccine innovation.
Read Book OnlineGamified Microlearning in Corporate Law
Supported by the FLB Executive Dean’s Learning and Teaching Innovation grant 2025. This project explores integrating Kahoot and AI-Supported Pedagogy to enhance engagement and learning outcomes.
View on SSRNMax Planck Institute Projects
Completed major funded research projects focusing on genome-edited crops and food security in Africa (2023), and recalibrating Africa’s use of TRIPS flexibilities for sustainable pharmaceutical access (2022).
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