Director of Research
Institute Leadership
Oversees the overall research programme, editorial standards, and the institute's public voice.
A 30-person team of research fellows, analysts and support staff — combining regional depth with policy-grade rigour.
APL's research is led by a small group of senior fellows with academic, diplomatic and industry experience across the Asia-Pacific. They are supported by a core team of analysts and by an extended network of regional contributors.
Oversees the overall research programme, editorial standards, and the institute's public voice.
Leads the great-power competition and regional alliances research stream.
Leads work on bilateral relations, multilateral institutions and diplomatic architecture.
Oversees the security & defence portfolio — maritime security, deterrence, defence cooperation.
Leads work on trade agreements, sanctions regimes, and supply-chain security.
Covers semiconductors, AI governance, digital sovereignty and technology regulation.
Coordinates our webinar programme, external partnerships and events.
A team of research analysts supporting all five pillars, plus operations and communications.
For biographies or introductions to specific fellows, please contact us via LinkedIn or at contact@aplink.asia.