Student Profile

Paul Zeccola

Paul Gerard Zeccola is a PhD candidate in the Department of Political and Social Change, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies (RSPAS), at the Australian National University. His research interests are on community resilience and the impact of local and foreign humanitarian assistance in Aceh, Indonesia.

Paul obtained his BA (Hons) from La Trobe University (2000) and the University of Sydney (2004). Paul has worked extensively in Aceh including as a delegate for Peace Brigades International (2001-2002 and 2005) and as Protection Advisor for the International Rescue Committee (2005-2006). He will return to Indonesia for further research in late 2006. Email: paul.zeccola@anu.edu.au