Sam Altmann

Sam Altmann is a Lecturer in the School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary University of London. His research focuses on applied econometrics, market design, and industrial organization, with particular interests in the allocation of resources such as food to food banks, house allocation mechanisms, and auction dynamics. He holds a PhD from the University of Oxford and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Paris School of Economics. His work bridges theoretical econometrics with practical policy applications, emphasizing socially impactful outcomes.

Key research areas include public policy design, platform economics, and the ethical dimensions of resource distribution. His recent studies have explored the efficiency of food bank allocation systems and dynamic auction mechanisms, while earlier work addressed cross-country behavioral responses to public health interventions during the pandemic. Altmann’s academic contributions span both economics and interdisciplinary ethics, reflecting his commitment to addressing real-world challenges through rigorous analysis.