Gillian Youngs has held a number of professorial positions, including, most recently, as a visiting professor at the University of Greenwich, UK. She has built an international scholarly reputation at the cutting edge of international relations (IR) and international political economy (IPE), focused on globalization, digital economy and feminist theory. Her research, publications and academic leadership work reflect the strong interdisciplinary traditions of IR and their relevance to diverse areas of policy, business and culture.