Prachi Singh

Dr. Prachi Singh is a Lecturer in the Business School at the University of Aberdeen, specializing in applied microeconomics with a focus on environmental, health, and development economics. Her research addresses critical sustainability and public health challenges in the Global South, particularly in India and Bangladesh.

Research Interests:
Dr. Singh's work centers on the intersection of environmental change and human well-being. She investigates the health impacts of air pollution from crop burning and forest fires, the transition to cleaner cooking fuels in India, and evaluates public information campaigns on arsenic contamination in Bangladesh. Her research combines rigorous econometric methods with real-world policy relevance.

Recent Research Trends:
Her recent publications (both from 2021) analyze the health consequences of agricultural burning in India, focusing on cardiovascular outcomes and long-term child development impacts such as stunted growth. These studies highlight the socioeconomic and environmental trade-offs in rural development and inform policy design in low- and middle-income countries.

Scientific Affiliations:

• Aberdeen Centre for Research in Energy Economics and Finance
• Center for Research on the Economics of Climate, Food, Energy and Environment (CECFEE), Indian Statistical Institute

Advising and Grants:
No information is available on students or doctoral advising. Prior to her current role, she held the High Meadows Post-doctoral Economics Fellowship at the Environmental Defense Fund (NY), indicating competitive research grant support.

Labs and Research Teams:
Dr. Singh is affiliated with key research centers focusing on climate, energy, and development economics, suggesting active collaboration in interdisciplinary teams addressing global environmental challenges.