Minako Sakai
Professor of Southeast Asian Social Inquiry and Indo-Pacific Studies · University-wide researcher directory · University of New South Wales
Quick answer: Minako Sakai is Professor of Southeast Asian Social Inquiry and Indo-Pacific Studies at University of New South Wales. Minako Sakai shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-17.
⭐ HDR supervision (Southeast Asian Social Inquiry) may be available to applicants whose research interests align with her expertise in anthropology and sociology, particularly in relation to gender, Islam, and development, with a focus on Indonesia and other Muslim-majority countries in the Indo-Pacific.
Research interests
Professor Minako Sakai is Professor of Southeast Asian Social Inquiry and Indo-Pacific Studies at UNSW Canberra's School of Humanities and Social Sciences. She leads the Asia-Pacific Development (APD) Research Group, one of UNSW's Top 100 Research Strengths. Her research focuses on Indonesia and the wider region, with particular expertise in civil society, Islam and Islamic finance, women's economic empowerment, social enterprise, and community resilience. Drawing on long-term field-based research, she examines how local knowledge, religious values, and civic networks shape inclusive development and social change. She is also active in advancing international research collaboration and policy-engaged scholarship.
Social policy, disaster recovery, community empowerment, Indonesia, Islam, gender equality, regional revitalisation, Asia-Pacific
Frequently asked questions
Is Minako Sakai hiring PhD students at University of New South Wales?
Yes. As of 2026-09-17, Minako Sakai's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: HDR supervision (Southeast Asian Social Inquiry) may be available to applicants whose research interests align with her expertise in anthropology and sociology, particularly in relation to gender, Isl.
What does Minako Sakai research?
Professor Minako Sakai is Professor of Southeast Asian Social Inquiry and Indo-Pacific Studies at UNSW Canberra's School of Humanities and Social Sciences. She leads the Asia-Pacific Development (APD) Research Group, one of UNSW's Top 100 Research Strengths. Her research focuses on Indonesia and the
Data last updated: 2026-09-17 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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