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Brings passion and energy to teaching.

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Helps students see the joy in learning.

5.03/31/2025

Brings passion and energy to teaching.

4.02/27/2025

Creates a safe space for learning and growth.

5.02/4/2025

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About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Neilson is Associate Professor of Economic Geography in the School of Geosciences, Faculty of Science, at the University of Sydney, where he also serves as Indonesia Coordinator for the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre and Program Director for the Environmental Science Program. He earned a B.Sc. in Environmental Science and a B.A. in Indonesian Studies from the University of New South Wales, followed by a PhD in Geography from the University of Sydney in 2004. His academic career at the University of Sydney began as a Lecturer in geography in 2009, advancing to his current position. Neilson's research centers on economic geography, environmental governance, and rural development in Australia and Southeast Asia, with particular emphasis on global value chains in agriculture, smallholder farmer livelihoods, agrarian change, food security, and sustainability standards in sectors such as coffee, cocoa, and tea. He has conducted extensive ethnographic fieldwork in Indonesia, including the Toraja region of Sulawesi, and is fluent in Indonesian.