Dr. Goh Lim Thye is an Associated Professor at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics, Universiti Malaya, and currently serves as the Deputy Dean of Development. He previously held the positions of Head of the Department of Economics and Programme Coordinator within the faculty. He is also an HRDC Accredited Trainer, actively delivering executive and industry training programmes in economics, strategy, and policy applications. He holds a PhD in Economics, a Master of Science in International Economics, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Economics, all from Universiti Putra Malaysia. His academic and research interests span Development Economics, International Economics, Macroeconomics, and Applied Econometrics.

Goh has extensive experience leading and collaborating in national and international research projects, with notable contributions in regional economic development, particularly across ASEAN economies including Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. He has served as an International Visiting Lecturer (Adjunct Faculty Member) and International Visiting Fellow, reflecting his regional and international academic engagement. His recent research focuses on income inequality, foreign direct investment, sustainable growth, and the roles of institutional quality and human capital in shaping economic performance in Southeast Asia. He serves as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Institutions and Economics and is a Life Member of the Malaysian Economic Association. His expertise is frequently sought by national media and policy think tanks for commentary on fiscal reforms, economic inequality, international trade, and regional economic integration.