Constant Amelie

Constant Amelie is a Research Affiliate at the University of Pennsylvania (since August 2022) and a Visiting Research Scholar at Princeton University (2016-2022). She previously held leadership roles as Director of the Migration Area at the Institute for the Study of Labor (2011-2016) and Founding Executive Director of DIWDC, Washington, DC (2006-2012). Her academic career spans institutions in the U.S., Germany, Norway, and Israel, with editorial and board positions in journals and associations like the IZA Journal of Migration, Frontiers Journals, and the International Atlantic Economic Society.

Education:

• B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Athens (1981)
• Diploma in European Economic Studies from Sorbonne University (1983)
• M.A. (DEA) in Economic Development from University of Paris II (1983)
• Ph.D. in Labor/Econometrics from Vanderbilt University (1998)
• Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Pennsylvania (2002)

Research Focus: Her work integrates Labor Economics, Migration Studies, and Applied Micro-Econometrics, addressing topics like immigrant labor market integration, gender economics, and the persistence of migrant ethnicity. She has led high-impact grants, including projects funded by the European Commission and ILO, and her scholarship bridges Health Economics and Education Economics.

Scientific Awards & Leadership:

• Fellow of the Global Labor Organization (2017–present)
• Woman of Outstanding Leadership Award (2012)
• President of the Society of Government Economists (2014–2017)
• Member of the European Academy of Sciences (2013–present)
• Editorial roles in journals such as Migration and Society (2018–present) and Atlantic Economic Journal (since 2020)