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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Western Sydney University

Dr. Angela Smith is an interdisciplinary social researcher with expertise in political and human geography, focusing on the relationship between people, place and movement. She brings over a decade of experience as a practitioner working with diverse communities and international organisations. Angela offers a nuanced understanding of migration and belonging, informed by both local realities and global geopolitical dynamics. Her research skills include qualitative and quantitative methods, monitoring and evaluation, research design and research project management. Her research interests include themes of human mobility, colonial histories, and border dynamics, bringing a critical perspective to contemporary global challenges.

Experience

  • 2023–present
    Postdoctoral research fellow, University of Western Sydney

Education

  • 2023 
    University of New South Wales (UNSW), Phd in Law
  • 2015 
    American University in Cairo (AUC), Masters in Migration and Refugee Studies