Aya Adachi
Berlin
Summary
Experienced policy analyst proficient in evaluating multifaceted geo-economic and economic security trends. Adept at communication and collaboration, with a track record of in-depth analysis concerning China's rising global economic competitiveness, particularly within the Indo-Pacific region.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Analyst
Mercator Institute Of China Studies (MERICS)
01.2022 - Current
- Focus on economic security, geopolitics, China foreign economic policy vis-à-vis the Indo Pacific and Chinese-Japanese relations.
- Co-editor 'Global China Competition Tracker' quarterly brief
- Brief and advise members, clients and stakeholders from private and public sector
Fellow
Mercator Institute Of China Studies (MERICS)
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Contributing to the “Lessons from East Asia” project – an assessment of how East Asian countries manage economic interdependence with China.
Freelance Researcher
Berlin University Alliance (BUA)
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Data collection and analysis of knowledge exchange cooperation between federal political actors and all four BUA research institutions
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
External Consultant
Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (giz) GmbH
02.2018 - 06.2021
- Worked with the program “Support for Regional Economic Cooperation in Asia” Beijing, People's Republic Of China
- -Editor of the quarterly program’s newsletter on topics such as regional economic cooperation, trade agreements, trade facilitation, and digital trade facilitation.
- Update report on developing product specific guidelines for exporting agricultural products to China.
Visiting Fellow
German Institute Of Japanese Studies
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Conducted interviews and data collection for PhD project
Guest Lecturer
University Of Göttingen
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Prepared, taught and graded BA students on Sino-Japanese relations at the Centre for Modern East Asian Studies
Visiting Research Fellow
Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducted interviews and data collection for PhD project
Visiting Research Fellow
Waseda University
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Conducted interviews and data collection for PhD project
Onsite Consultant
Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (giz) GmbH
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Conceptualization of training material for export-oriented SMEs in Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos and coordination of multi-stakeholder dialogues between exporters, importers and the public sector.
Student Assistant
Ruhr University Bochum
04.2014 - 03.2015
Education
Ph.D. - East Asian Studies
Ruhr University Bochum
Bochum, Germany07.2022
Master of Arts - International Relations
University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Politics of East Asia
University of Bochum
Bochum, Germany07.2015
Skills
- Policy Analysis
- Trade Data Analysis
- Writing
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-solving
- Public speaking
- Team work
Languages
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Japanese
Advanced (C1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Analyst
Mercator Institute Of China Studies (MERICS)
01.2022 - Current
Fellow
Mercator Institute Of China Studies (MERICS)
09.2021 - 12.2021
Freelance Researcher
Berlin University Alliance (BUA)
04.2021 - 09.2021
Visiting Fellow
German Institute Of Japanese Studies
03.2020 - 06.2020
Guest Lecturer
University Of Göttingen
04.2019 - 09.2019
Visiting Research Fellow
Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University
11.2018 - 01.2019
Visiting Research Fellow
Waseda University
09.2018 - 11.2018
External Consultant
Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (giz) GmbH
02.2018 - 06.2021
Onsite Consultant
Deutsche Gesellschaft Für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (giz) GmbH
04.2017 - 08.2017
Student Assistant
Ruhr University Bochum
04.2014 - 03.2015
Ph.D. - East Asian Studies
Ruhr University Bochum
Master of Arts - International Relations
University of Groningen
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Politics of East Asia
University of Bochum
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