Dr. Chris Kirrane
Chris, originally from the UK, has built a distinguished career abroad, specializing in economics, international political economy, and education. He holds a Ph.D. focused on the Asian Currency Crisis, along with a Master’s in International Political Economy, a PGCE in Tertiary Education (Economics), and a B.A. (Hons.) in Politics and Economics.
With extensive experience in academic and leadership roles, Chris spent five years as a lecturer at RMIT University in Vietnam. His work has also taken him to Thailand, Egypt, Greece, Belgium and China, where he has engaged in cultural diplomacy and educational management for the British Council. Previously, he worked for the UK’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office as a research analyst. He has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences, concentrating on topics such as monetary policy and economic integration in the EU.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Philosophy (2015-2018), The Queen’s University of Belfast, UK
- MA International Political Economy (1992-1994), Victoria University of Manchester, UK
- PGCE in Tertiary Education (1991-1992), University of Greenwich, UK
- B.A. Hons. Politics and Economics (1980-1983), University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
- British University Vietnam (BUV)
Lecturer (2024 – Current)
- Chulalongkorn University (Thailand)
Visiting Lecturer (2022-2023)
- INET (UK)
Researcher (2019-2022)
- RMIT University Vietnam (Vietnam)
Lecturer (2010-2015)
RESEARCH AREAS / FIELDS
European Monetary Integration
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
- Kirrane, C (1995) – The Bretton Woods Experience and ERM. European Economic Integration Review, Vol. 13 January 1995
- Kirrane, C (1994) – The Implications of EMU for the European Community. European Economic Integration Review, Vol. 12 January 1994
- Kirrane, C (1993) – Lessons from the History of European EMU’. European Economic Integration Review, Vol. 11 January 1993
RESEARCH & CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS / EXHIBITIONS
- “EMU and the IMF” – Globalization Dynamics: EU Perspectives – Universiteit Antwerpen, Belgium, 2007
- “Costs and Benefits of EU Ascension” – European Enlargement: Looking Forward – The College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium, 2003
- “Issues in China’s Ascension to the WTO” – China’s Economic Reforms – SOAS, University of London, United Kingdom, 2002
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