Dr. Octavia Cerchez
Lecturer and Researcher in International Relations, Economics, and Law
- Faculty Type
- Core Teaching Faculty
- Expertise Areas
- Customs and Trade Governance Economics & Development European Union Affairs Global Governance International Law & Public Policy International Relations International Relations & Diplomacy Private Sector & Corporate Affairs Public Policy and Governance Trade Policy
- Professional Experience
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- Lecturer and Researcher in International Relations, Economics, and Law
- Adviser to the Romanian Government on European Union accession
- Negotiator and Chairperson for committees linked to the WTO, United Nations, European Union, and World Customs Organization
- International consultant and trainer for governments and private sector institutions
- Speaker and moderator at international conferences and academic forums
- Education
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- University of Geneva Master's degree, International and European Law
- Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), International Economics
- Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest Master of Business Administration
- Contact
- External Profile
Biography
Dr. Octavia Cerchez is a lecturer, researcher, author, and international policy adviser with more than twenty years of experience in international relations, economics, and law.
Throughout her career, she has served as negotiator and chairperson of various committees connected to the World Trade Organization, the United Nations, the European Union, and the World Customs Organization.
Dr. Cerchez also acted as adviser to the Romanian Government during the country’s accession process to the European Union, contributing expertise on international negotiations, governance, and European integration.
Her professional work includes leading international cooperation projects, providing consultancy services, and training government officials and private sector actors on the legal and economic dimensions of international policy negotiations and implementation.
In addition to her policy and advisory activities, Dr. Cerchez has extensive academic and research experience across institutions worldwide. She regularly contributes as lecturer, speaker, and conference moderator on topics related to international governance, trade, economics, and diplomacy.
She is the author of nine books and numerous scholarly articles published in peer-reviewed academic journals.
Dr. Cerchez lectures in English, French, Romanian, and occasionally Russian.