Research Associate (policy)
Rodrigo is a Research Associate within the Creative PEC research unit at Newcastle University. His research is primarily centered around quantitative analysis and policy impacts on the creative industries. Rodrigo brings experience in social network analysis and data science projects. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, with a specialization in urban and regional economics. Prior to joining Creative PEC and Newcastle University, Rodrigo worked as a data scientist for technology companies and as an economist in the public sector, focusing on cultural and tourism sectors.
Core Team
Karen Brodie
Deputy Director of Creative PEC and Deputy Chair of GCEC
Nirat Rujimora
Research Assistant Creative PEC
Simon Jones
Communications Manager
Sarah Najm
NUAcT Fellow in Economics of Creative Industries
Daniel Simandjuntak
Research Associate for Creative PEC
Iqra Choudhry
Policy Engagement Manager at the Creative PEC
Hasan Bakhshi MBE
Director
Emily Hopkins
Policy Advisor
Nik Gunn
Policy Adviser
Alejandro Ramirez-Guerra
Research Associate at Newcastle University Business School
Tom Cahill-Jones
Research Network Manager
Simon Budgen
Head of Operations
Bernard Hay
Head of Policy
Duncan Todd
Finance and Administration Manager
Makena Guantai Day
Executive Assistant
Alice Kent
Head of Communications
Giorgio Fazio
Research Director of Creative PEC and Chair of Macroeconomics at Newcastle University Business Schoo…
