Miguel Loyola

Miguel is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Business Analytics at the UWA Business School. With over 15 years of research and professional experience, Miguel specializes in sustainable policy, blending expertise in transport systems, behavioural insights, and public policy. He holds a PhD from USYD Business School, approaching the implementation of sustainable policies from an interdisciplinary research perspective, and an MSc in Civil Engineering from the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology. Before joining UWA, he held positions at the University of Sydney Business School and the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) while working with industry and government outside academia.

Miguel’s research explores the interplay between behavioural science, sustainable systems, and disability research, particularly how attitudes shape perceptions of accessibility and inclusion. His teaching integrates practical, student-centred approaches, using game theory and data storytelling to prepare students for real-world challenges. Beyond academia, Miguel enjoys delving into philosophy, comparative religion, and the intersection of consciousness and behavioural science.

The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia:

• Strategic Management (Feb 2024 – Nov 2024)
• Communication in Economics, School of Economics (Aug 2023 – Nov 2023)
• Urban Report, School of Architecture, Design, and Planning (Aug 2023 – Nov 2023)
• Leadership in a Post-Crisis World, The Business School (Aug 2023 – Nov 2023)
• Visual Data Analytics, The Business School (Aug 2019 – Jun 2021)

Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) - (Total Approx. AUD $91K)

• Visiting Research Fellow - Wheelchair Accessible Taxis (WAT) Safety Program  

iMOVE Scholarship (Total Approx. AUD $13K)

• Top-up Scholarship 

The Business School, University of Sydney - (Total Approx. AUD $450K)

• PhD Full Scholarship (Tuition Fees and Salary)
• Global Engagement Program Grant
• Career Accelerator Grant
• Global Engagement Grant  

Technion - Israel Institute of Technology (Total Approx. AUD $102K)

• Recipient, Excellence Scholarship (Salary and Tuition Fee for International MSc Studies)

I believe that effective teaching goes beyond delivering knowledge; it is about inspiring curiosity, fostering critical thinking, and encouraging students to connect theory with real-world application. My approach is centred on creating an engaging and inclusive environment where students feel motivated to challenge ideas, collaborate, and develop their unique perspectives. By integrating storytelling, active learning, and interdisciplinary insights, I aim to teach and cultivate a lifelong passion for learning in my students.