Born and raised in Penang, Dr. Goh Lim Thye is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics, Universiti Malaya, where he currently serves as the Deputy Dean (Development). He previously served as the 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 public policy.

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 encompass Development Economics, International Economics, Macroeconomics, and Applied Econometrics.

Goh has extensive experience leading and collaborating on national and international research projects, with notable contributions to regional economic development, particularly across ASEAN economies, including Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand. He has served as an International Visiting Lecturer (Adjunct Faculty Member) and an International Visiting Fellow, reflecting his strong regional and international academic engagement. His recent research focuses on income inequality, foreign direct investment, sustainable development, and the roles of institutional quality and human capital in shaping economic performance across 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, policymakers, and policy think tanks for commentary on fiscal policy, economic inequality, international trade, sustainable development, and regional economic integration.