His research area is on the political economy of development and state-business relations, particularly in the areas of industrial and innovation policies, and energy politics. He has also worked as a consultant for energy, environment, and politics. At ASB, he teaches courses on international business, energy markets, and advises Action Learning projects.

His PhD dissertation work analyzed the development of the oil industry and the local supply chain in Brazil, Malaysia, and Mexico, such as and the policies used for industrial upgrading and the promotion of innovation. His research has appeared in journals like Comparative Political Studies and edited collections published by Oxford University Press, Routledge, and others.

Professor Renato has worked as a consultant for energy, environment, and politics, including assignments for the Ministry of Energy of Mexico and the World Bank. Outside of his research and teaching activities, Professor Renato has worked before as a business reporter in Brazil with experience in newspaper, TV and radio.

Lima de Oliveira received his PhD in Political Science from MIT. He holds a M.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and a bachelor’s degree in communication from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE).

He is also a research affiliate at the MIT Industrial Performance Center (IPC) and a fellow at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS-Malaysia). More about his research and professional activities can be found at the website www.lima-de-oliveira.com.