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Dr. Maria Sokolova

Lecturer in International Trade and International Economics

Dr. Maria Sokolova
Faculty Type
Core Teaching Faculty
Expertise Areas
Conflict, Security & Peace Economic Governance Economics & Development Gender and Economics Global Governance Global Trade Policy International Law & Public Policy International Trade Monetary Dimensions of Trade Regionalism Trade and Conflict Trade Integration
Professional Experience
  • Project Officer International Trade Centre · Full-time
  • Lecturer International University in Geneva ·
  • UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) International Consultant
  • Visiting Fellow Georgetown University
  • Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant The Graduate Institute of International and Development Geneva
  • Regionalism
  • Gender and Economics
  • International Development
  • Global Trade Policy
  • Economic Governance
Education
  • The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), International Economics and Law
  • Georgetown Law Visiting Fellow, International Economic Law
  • University of St Andrews MSc, International Strategy and Economics

Biography

Dr. Maria Sokolova is an international trade specialist with expertise in the monetary dimensions of trade integration, trade and conflict, regionalism, and gender.

She is currently based in Geneva, where she works at the International Trade Centre (ITC). Her professional background spans international organisations, academia, and the private sector.

Dr. Sokolova’s empirical research has been published in peer-reviewed academic journals and focuses on global trade dynamics, economic governance, and the intersection between economics and international development.

She holds a Ph.D. in International Economics and Law from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, an MSc from the University of St Andrews, and a BSc from the Russian Economic Academy.

In addition to her academic and professional work, Dr. Sokolova is a committed advocate for women’s representation and empowerment in the field of economics.