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Michael is Reader in International Development and Director of Internationalisation in the Department of Social and Policy Sciences at the University of Bath. He is also a Research Associate at the Oxford Department of International Development and a Senior Research Fellow at the Earth System Governance Project.
He researches global environmental and health governance with a focus on business power and the politics of global supply chains.
Prior to his current position, Michael was Departmental Lecturer in Global Governance at the University of Oxford and Visiting Scholar at UC Berkeley. He has also taught at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he completed his PhD in International Relations.
Education/Academic qualification
International Relations, Doctor of Philosophy, London School of Economics
International Relations, Bachelor of Arts, University of British Columbia
Political Science, Master of Arts, University of Victoria
External positions
Senior Research Fellow, Earth System Governance Project
17 Dec 2019 → …
Research Associate, University of Oxford
1 Mar 2017 → …
New Directions Lead Author, Earth System Governance Project
31 Jan 2016 → …
Visiting Scholar, University of California
31 Jul 2011 → 31 May 2012
Research Fellow, Earth System Governance Project
1 Jan 2010 → 17 Dec 2019
Keywords
- JZ International relations
- Global Political Economy
- Environmental and Resource Politics
- Global Commodity Chains
- Business Power and Agency
- South-South Trade
- Transnatonal Activism
- Modern Slavery
- Gold
- Tobacco
- Tea
- Garments
- Jewellery
- India
- Sri Lanka
- Mining
- Private Governance
- Corporations
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Gilmore, A. (PI), Bloomfield, M. J. (CoI), Branston, R. (CoI), Gallagher, A. (CoI), Rowell, A. (CoI), Braznell, S. (Researcher), Chamberlain, P. (Researcher), Elmitwalli, S. (Researcher), Fitzpatrick, I. (Researcher), Gallagher, A. (Researcher), Gatehouse, T. (Researcher), Hiscock, R. (Researcher), Jardim, C. (Researcher), Laurence, L. (Researcher), Legg, T. (Researcher), Matthes, B. (Researcher) & Sheikh, Z. (Researcher)
1/01/23 → 31/12/26
Project: Other
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The Future of the Sustainable Development Goals
Sun, Y. (PI), Bloomfield, M. J. (CoI), Charles, A. (CoI) & Copestake, J. (CoI)
1/03/23 → 31/07/23
Project: Other
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Business Power and Climate Policy: Countering: Fossil Fuel Industry Policy Interference
Bloomfield, M. J. (PI)
1/01/23 → 31/07/24
Project: UK charity
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Combatting Modern Slavery through Business Leadership at the Bottom of the Supply Chain
Crane, A. (PI), Bloomfield, M. J. (CoI) & Soundararajan, V. (CoI)
15/11/17 → 31/03/19
Project: Research council
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Flue cured tobacco in Zimbabwe: a particularly harmful commodity requiring the attention of Tobacco Control
Hiscock, R., Matthes, B. K. & Bloomfield, M. J., 12 Jan 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Tobacco Control.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Shifting Political Economy of Tobacco Production in Malawi
Masikini, L., Bloomfield, M. J. & Copestake, J., 21 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: European Journal of Development Research. 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Feminist Value Creation: The Pursuit of Gender Equality
LeBaron, G., Spence, L., Crane, A., Soundararajan, V. & Bloomfield, M. J., 7 Nov 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Academy of Management Review.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Independent Companies in the Tobacco Supply Chain: Transparency and Environmental Social Governance
Dunwoodie Stirton, F., Hiscock, R., Mehegan, J., Gallagher, A. W. A. & Bloomfield, M. J., 8 Jan 2025, In: Tobacco Control.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Building a Systems Map: Applying Systems Thinking to Unhealthy Commodity Industry Influence on Public Health Policy
Bertscher, A., Nobles, J., Gilmore, A., Bondy, K., Van Den Akker, A., Dance, S., Bloomfield, M. J. & Zatonski, M., 31 Dec 2024, In: International Journal of Health Policy and Management. 13, 1, p. 1-17 17 p., 7872.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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Review of International Political Economy (Journal)
Bloomfield, M. (Peer reviewer)
17 Apr 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial roles › Editorial activity
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Independent chair - PhD interview panel (Event)
Bloomfield, M. (No value)
21 Oct 2025Activity: Other contribution to the discipline › Role on a committee, board or panel
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Confirmation examination - internal
Bloomfield, M. (Examiner)
30 Jan 2024Activity: External examination and supervision › Internal doctoral examination
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Getting Gold Right: Lessons for Addressing Criminal Infiltration of Mineral Supply Chains
Bloomfield, M. (Speaker)
15 Oct 2025Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › Public talk, lecture, debate, seminar, workshop
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Confirmation examination - internal
Bloomfield, M. (Examiner)
13 Jun 2024Activity: External examination and supervision › Internal doctoral examination