Academic biography

Dr Michael Breen is an Associate Professor in the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University.

Dr Breen’s primary research focuses on international political economy, with a particular emphasis on power and decision-making within international financial institutions, as well as the causes and consequences of corruption. He is the author of two books and over 30 articles and chapters in his field. His research has been published in journals such as International Studies Quarterly, the Journal of Common Market Studies, European Union Politics, and the European Journal of International Relations.

He is Co-Director of DCU’s Anti-Corruption Research Centre (ARC) and an expert adviser on corruption for the European Commission's DG Home Affairs. Dr Breen has presented his work at major international forums, including the United Nations in New York and the European Commission in Brussels.

A Senior Fellow of Advance HE, Dr Breen has supervised many PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to completion. He is the recipient of significant research funding and has been a principal investigator for the Irish Research Council, Environmental Protection Agency, and Enterprise Ireland.