Andreas de Barros

Andreas de Barros is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Irvine's School of Education and, by courtesy, the Department of Economics. He specializes in program evaluation and evidence-based education policy in less-developed countries. His academic affiliations include being a Faculty Affiliate at the UC Berkeley Center for Effective Global Action, the UCI Center for Population, Inequality, and Policy, and as an Invited Researcher at J-PAL.

• University of California, Irvine - School of Education (Current)
• UC Berkeley Center for Effective Global Action (Faculty Affiliate)
• J-PAL (Invited Researcher)
• USAID Evidence Consortium (Invited Member)

Dr. de Barros' research focuses on the intersection of education policy, development economics, and causal inference methodologies. His work primarily examines how educational interventions can be effectively implemented and scaled in developing contexts, with particular attention to India, Africa, and other low-resource settings. His research employs rigorous experimental methods including randomized controlled trials to evaluate program effectiveness. His current projects examine technology-based interventions for improving early childhood development outcomes, teacher training effectiveness, and education policy implementation in challenging environments.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on practical applications of education research in developing contexts, particularly examining how low-cost technological solutions can address educational challenges. His work shows both methodological rigor and practical relevance for policymakers working in international education contexts.

• NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship (National Academy of Education and Spencer Foundation)
• Martinus Nijhoff Award (Horowitz Foundation)
• Presidential Scholarship & Ph.D. Scholarship (Harvard University)
• Studienstiftung Fellowship
• Best Master's degree in Political Science (University of Konstanz)

Dr. de Barros has secured significant research funding from organizations including USAID, J-PAL, Omidyar Network, and Harvard University. His current research portfolio includes projects examining education technology implementation, teacher development programs, and scaling effective educational interventions in developing countries. His teaching focuses on applied regression analysis and educational research methods, where he trains students in causal inference techniques for program evaluation.

His professional experience includes previous positions as a Postdoctoral Associate at MIT's Department of Economics working with J-PAL, a Short-term Consultant at The World Bank, and Research Manager at Innovations for Poverty Action.