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• Health Economics
• Family Economics
• Education Economics
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Krzysztof Karbownik is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Emory University. He is also affiliated with CESifo, IZA, and NBER as a research fellow. During the 2025-2026 academic year, he will be on sabbatical as a visiting fellow at Hoover Institution at Stanford University. His research spans several interconnected fields including health economics, family economics, education economics, labor economics, and environmental economics, with a particular focus on child development and human capital formation. Karbownik frequently employs population-level administrative data to conduct rigorous applied microeconomic analyses of public policy questions. His work often examines how early-life conditions affect long-term outcomes across generations. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong pattern of research utilizing large-scale administrative datasets to examine education production functions, intergenerational transmission mechanisms, and policy interventions in education and health. His work frequently employs quasi-experimental methods including regression discontinuity designs and fixed effects models to establish causal relationships. The majority of his research focuses on child development pathways, with particular attention to how family structure, school environment, and health conditions shape human capital accumulation. Karbownik's research has been published in top economics journals including the American Economic Review, Journal of Labor Economics, American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. His work has received significant media attention and has been featured in the New York Times, NPR, Newsweek, the Washington Post, the Telegraph, the Wall Street Journal, and even the Onion. His academic training includes a PhD in Economics from Uppsala University (Sweden) completed in December 2013, along with a master's degree in Economics and bachelor's and master's degrees in Quantitative Methods from Warsaw School of Economics in Poland. Prior to joining Emory, he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the Institute for Policy Research at Northwestern University.

Charles CourtemancheView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Economics
• Applied Microeconomics
• Obesity and Nutrition Economics
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Charles Courtemanche is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics and serves as the Director of the Institute for the Study of Free Enterprise. His academic and professional affiliations include roles as a Research Associate in the Health Economics Program at the National Bureau of Economic Research and a Research Affiliate with the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA). PhD, Washington University in St. Louis, 2008 MA, Washington University in St. Louis, 2003 BS, Centre College, 2002 Dr. Courtemanche specializes in health economics and applied microeconomics, with a focus on obesity and nutrition economics, health insurance policy, public health trends related to the economics of big box retailers, and the impact of consumer behavior on health outcomes. His research often intersects healthcare policy, economic incentives, and public health interventions. His publications span critical health and economic policy topics, including studies on the Affordable Care Act, time preferences in consumer behavior, and the socio-economic impacts of retail giants like Walmart. These works are grounded in interdisciplinary methodologies bridging economics, public health, and behavioral science. Top-ranked economist in Kentucky in terms of research productivity over the past ten years Dr. Courtemanche has secured research funding from prominent institutions, including the National Institutes of Health, United States Department of Agriculture, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and Food and Drug Administration. His scholarly contributions are further amplified by his role as lead editor of the Southern Economic Journal , where he shapes discourse in economic policy and analysis.

Imran RasulView profile

Professor

• Labor Economics
• Development Economics
• Public Policy
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Professor Imran Rasul is a leading academic at University College London (UCL) and the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) , serving as Co-Director of the ESRC Centre for Public Policy (CPP) and Director of the Centre for the Microeconomic Analysis of Public Policy (CPP) at IFS. His work bridges labor economics , development economics , and public policy , with a focus on social networks, economic behavior, and inequality. Research Themes: Social Capital, Economic Development, Labor Markets, Public Policy, Behavioral Economics. His recent research analyzes social network dynamics in economic contexts, including tax competition and peer effects . He has led groundbreaking studies in Uganda , Nigeria , and Nepal , examining issues like youth unemployment , management practices in bureaucracies , and family networks' role in health outcomes . He was awarded the prestigious Yrjö Jahnsson Award (2019) for contributions to economics. His advisory and leadership roles include directing IFS research projects on racial and ethnic inequalities and serving as EEA Vice-President (2023) , with future presidency terms planned.

Anil AswaniView profile

Associate Professor

• Operations Research
• Machine Learning
• Optimization
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Anil Aswani serves as an Associate Professor and Head Undergraduate Advisor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) at the University of California, Berkeley's College of Engineering. His work centers on developing statistical and optimization techniques for big data to model human behavior in complex systems, enabling better system design and management across healthcare, energy, and social domains. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, UC Berkeley (2010) Research interests include operations research, machine learning, optimization, and statistical modeling, with applications in healthcare systems (e.g., personalized disease management, mechanical ventilation), energy systems (e.g., EV charging, HVAC), and human behavior analytics. His methods integrate causal inference, reinforcement learning, and tensor completion to address real-world challenges in resource allocation and system optimization. Analysis of recent publications reveals dominant trends in applying reinforcement learning to healthcare (mechanical ventilation, disease management), contract design for end-of-life care and cybersecurity, and fair decision-making frameworks. Key methodological themes include off-policy evaluation, tensor completion for high-dimensional data, and optimization under uncertainty across dynamic systems. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2019) for "Data-Driven Personalized Chronic Disease Management" As Head Undergraduate Advisor, Aswani guides academic planning and curriculum development for IEOR students. His research is primarily funded by the NSF CAREER award, focusing on data-driven healthcare optimization, with additional support for interdisciplinary projects like food assistance program analysis and medical data privacy. Collaborations span public health, medicine, and engineering domains. His interdisciplinary team bridges operations research, computer science, and domain-specific applications, evidenced by joint studies on nutritional assistance programs, NICU admissions prediction, and step-tracker re-identification. Current work emphasizes scalable methods for personalized interventions in complex socio-technical systems.

Sally SadoffView profile

Professor

• Applied Microeconomics
• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
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Sally Sadoff is a Professor of Economics and Strategy at the Rady School of Management, University of California, San Diego. Her research spans applied microeconomics, behavioral economics, and field experiments, with applications to education, health, and labor economics. Prior to joining UCSD, she was a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Chicago. Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Economics from the University of Chicago; B.A. in Economics from Harvard University. Her work investigates how behavioral economics principles influence decision-making in educational and health contexts. Recent studies examine sleep habits, social media effects on productivity, and incentive design for teachers. She has published in journals like the Journal of Political Economy , American Economic Journal: Economic Policy , and PNAS . Key trends in her publications include experimental methodologies to analyze educational interventions, behavioral health responses, and incentive structures in labor and management. She has conducted field experiments on tutoring, teacher motivation, and pandemic-related behavioral shifts. Scientific Awards: Arthur Brody Chair in Management Leadership. Sadoff collaborates extensively on interdisciplinary research projects, often partnering with economists like John List, Steven Levitt, and Silvia Saccardo. Her work bridges economic theory with practical policy applications through rigorous empirical testing.

Jeehoon HanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Poverty Measurement
• Economic Inequality
• Government Policy Evaluation
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Jeehoon Han serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Baylor University, where he maintains an active research program focused on poverty dynamics and policy evaluation. His academic appointment resides within the Department of Economics, though the specific collegiate unit (e.g., College of Arts & Sciences) is not explicitly stated in available materials. Professor Han's research centers on poverty and inequality measurement, with particular emphasis on real-time assessment methodologies during economic crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. He investigates the welfare impacts of government interventions including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Child Tax Credit expansions, and welfare reform policies. His work frequently examines multidimensional aspects of economic hardship through consumption patterns, time use data, and material well-being indicators, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as single-mother households. Methodologically, he bridges microeconomic theory with large-scale empirical analysis of household survey data to evaluate policy effectiveness. Analysis of his publication record reveals a concentrated research trajectory focused on real-time poverty monitoring during the pandemic (2020-2022), SNAP policy impacts (2016-2022), and multidimensional poverty measurement (2017-2024). His work demonstrates consistent engagement with contemporary policy challenges, particularly the interaction between economic shocks, safety net programs, and household welfare. The research output shows increasing methodological sophistication in real-time data applications while maintaining strong policy relevance through examination of specific legislative mechanisms like work requirements and tax credits. No scientific awards or honors are documented in the provided materials. Regarding academic mentoring, no information about graduate students or advising activities is available. Similarly, no details regarding research grants, laboratory facilities, or collaborative research teams appear in the source texts. His professional activities are centered on independent scholarly research with clear policy implications for poverty alleviation and social safety net design.

• Nutrition Science
• Dietetics
• Food Security
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Carrie Durward is an Associate Professor and Extension Nutrition Specialist in the Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences Department at Utah State University's S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. Her work bridges academic research with community outreach, focusing on nutrition science, food security, and public health initiatives. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Department: Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences Department College: S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Research Focus: Nutrition science, food security, diabetes education, and health promotion through community programs. Carrie's research explores trends in dietary behavior, food insecurity, and interventions like the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program, which incentivizes healthy eating among low-income populations. She evaluates dietary assessment tools, develops virtual diabetes education models, and investigates socioeconomic barriers to nutritious food access. Her recent articles highlight collaborations with farmers' markets to enhance food systems equity. She contributes to nutrition policy through projects such as the USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program, addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in food distribution networks. Her work also examines the psychological dimensions of weight management, linking self-stigma to health outcomes.

• Soil Microbiology
• Soil Science
• Vermicomposting
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Dr. Fevziye Şüheda Hepşen Türkay is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition at Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Agriculture. She has been actively contributing to soil science research and education since 2015, with previous academic appointments at Amasya University and Ondokuz Mayıs University. Her expertise spans soil microbiology, vermicomposting technologies, and sustainable agricultural practices, with significant contributions to organic waste management and soil health improvement. Dr. Hepşen Türkay completed her academic journey at Ondokuz Mayıs University, earning her BSc (1994-1999), Master's (2002-2004), and PhD (2004-2010) all in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. Her doctoral research focused on "Vermicomposting of hazelnut husk and sewage sludge with earthworms and the effects of the resulting vermicompost on soil biological properties in greenhouse and field conditions." She also achieved a score of 68 on the English Proficiency Exam (ÜDS) in 2010. Her research primarily centers on soil microbiology and vermicomposting technologies, with particular emphasis on how organic waste management through earthworm processing can enhance soil fertility and plant growth. Dr. Hepşen Türkay has extensively studied the effects of vermicompost on various crops including basil, strawberry, and chickpea, examining impacts on soil chemistry, biology, and plant phenological traits. Her work bridges laboratory research with practical agricultural applications, particularly in semi-arid climate conditions common in Turkey. Recent publications demonstrate her expanding research scope into climate change connections and aquaculture integration. Dr. Hepşen Türkay's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on sustainable soil management practices, with recent work exploring the integration of vermicomposting with aquaculture and examining catalase activity as a biological indicator in degraded soils. Her research shows an evolving trajectory from basic vermicomposting processes to more complex applications involving nutrient cycling and climate change mitigation. She has published in both international journals (including SCI-indexed publications) and Turkish journals, with her work cited 366 times according to Google Scholar (h-index 7). Among her recognitions, Dr. Hepşen Türkay received the "Bilimsel Teşvik" (Scientific Incentive) award in 2007. She has served as an academic advisor for graduate students and has been involved in numerous research projects funded by higher education institutions and TÜBİTAK, including the "Vermikompost Üretim ve Kullanımını Öğretiyor, Toprağımıza ve Ekonomimize Can Katıyoruz" project (2017-2021). Dr. Hepşen Türkay has led significant research initiatives including the establishment of a vermicomposting facility at Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Agriculture. Her collaborative work extends across Turkish academic institutions, with notable partnerships at Ondokuz Mayıs University, Yozgat Bozok University, and Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. She has been instrumental in promoting vermicomposting education through various training programs, workshops, and media appearances including Tarım TV and Çiftçi TV.

• Primary Care
• Public Health
• Chronic Disease Management
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Professor Azeem Majeed is a leading academic in primary care and public health at Imperial College London, where he serves as Head of the Department of Primary Care & Public Health and Chair of Primary Care and Public Health. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci), an NIHR Senior Investigator, and one of the most cited primary care researchers globally. His work spans health policy, chronic disease management, and pandemic response, with a focus on data-driven approaches to reduce health inequalities. Education: University of Wales College of Medicine (MD 1996) Key Affiliations: WHO Collaborating Centre for Public Health Education and Training, EPSRC Centre for Maths of Precision Healthcare Majeed's research integrates clinical databases , health informatics , and policy evaluation to address challenges like diabetes management , vaccination programs , and health system equity . His studies on the NHS Quality and Outcomes Framework and global health disparities have influenced national and international policies. Recent work focuses on COVID-19 , including vaccine logistics, excess mortality comparisons between the UK and South Korea, and risk assessment frameworks for healthcare workers. His 15 most recent publications span health informatics , telemedicine , and epidemiological modeling . Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci) NIHR Senior Investigator (2021, renewed 2025) Queen’s Anniversary Prize (2021) for Imperial College London's pandemic research Lambeth CCG Award for Outstanding Contribution to Primary Care (2017) As an educator, Majeed chairs Imperial's Master of Public Health (MPH) program and co-leads the Imperial GP Specialty Training Programme . He advocates for underprivileged youth in healthcare careers and addresses vaccine hesitancy in marginalized groups.

Manda TiwariView profile

Assistant Professor

• Applied Microeconomics
• Development Economics
• Health Economics
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Manda Tiwari is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Western Illinois University’s College of Business and Technology, specializing in applied microeconomics with a focus on development, health economics, and public policy. She is affiliated with the Behavioral Economics and Organization Research Group (BEORG) and teaches graduate-level Mathematical Economics and undergraduate Business Statistics and Forecasting courses. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Iowa (2021) M.A. in Economics, University of Iowa (2017) M.S. in Mathematics, Missouri State University (2015) B.S. in Mathematics, Missouri State University (2012) Her research employs econometric techniques to analyze policies improving health and labor outcomes for women and children, including behavioral economics applications. Key publications examine Nepal’s Safe Delivery Incentive Program, Missouri PAT Parent Education Program, and land ownership impacts on nutrition. Selected Research Trends Health Policy Evaluation Parent Education Program Outcomes Gender and Development Econometric Analysis of Public Interventions Early Childhood Academic Proficiency Community Reentry Programs

Eric FinkelsteinView profile

Professor

• Health policy and systems
• Health economics
• Health care access
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Eric Finkelstein is a Professor in Population Health Sciences and Research Professor of Global Health at Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore. He serves as Executive Director of the Lien Centre for Palliative Care and holds a joint appointment at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, and as Deputy Head of Research at SingHealth Duke-NUS Supportive and Palliative Care Centre. Education: Not explicitly mentioned in text His research spans health policy, economics, nutrition, and obesity, with a focus on economic incentives to improve health behaviors and end-of-life care decisions. He has authored nearly 300 publications and two books, and developed the Obesity Cost Calculator tool. Recent work includes analyzing affordability of anti-obesity drugs and publishing studies on digital dietary interventions, cost-effectiveness of medical devices, and palliative care quality metrics. His 2025 articles highlight applications of experimental economics to nutrition, cost modeling for healthcare technologies, and measurement of end-of-life care quality. Scientific recognition includes being named to the World's Most Highly Cited Researchers (2015–2017) and among the Top 2% of scientists globally (2021). He has secured funding from the National Institutes of Health (UG3HL156388) and Make Medicines Affordable/ITPC (ITPC-MV_2020). Based on Google Scholar metrics, Dr. Finkelstein maintains an h-index of 68 with over 94,000 citations, including references in the U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the Affordable Care Act.

Richard AkreshView profile

Associate Professor

• Development Economics
• Labor Economics
• Children's Welfare
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Richard Akresh is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, holding joint appointments in Global Studies Programs and the Center for African Studies. His research bridges development economics, health economics, and conflict studies with a focus on human capital formation in developing contexts. Academic Background: Ph.D. in Economics, Yale University (2004) Research Focus: Akresh specializes in microeconomic development with particular emphasis on children's welfare in conflict-affected regions. His work examines how armed conflicts, civil wars, and climate-related shocks impact human capital investments, health outcomes, and educational attainment across generations. He employs rigorous econometric methods including difference-in-differences designs and randomized controlled trials to evaluate interventions like cash transfer programs in Burkina Faso. His research spans Africa (Nigeria, Rwanda, Eritrea/Ethiopia, Burkina Faso) and Indonesia, with significant contributions to understanding intergenerational mobility through education. Publication Trends: Recent work (2022-2023) demonstrates increasing sophistication in geographic conflict exposure measurement and intergenerational analysis. His publications reveal three dominant threads: (1) long-term conflict consequences (Biafran War studies), (2) education infrastructure impacts (Indonesian school construction), and (3) innovative health intervention evaluations (Burkina Faso cash transfers). Methodologically, he transitions from observational studies to experimental designs while maintaining focus on children's welfare. Professional Recognition: Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) Research Fellow, Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) Senior Affiliate, Households in Conflict Network (HiCN) Research Affiliate, Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development (BREAD) Akresh leads field experiments evaluating cash transfer mechanisms and early childhood development programs in Africa. His work combines household survey data with geospatial conflict exposure metrics to isolate causal pathways from conflict to human capital outcomes. Current projects examine climate-conflict linkages and their developmental consequences.

Zahide AKERENView profile

Lecturer

• Health Sciences
• Nursing
• Internal Diseases Nursing
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Zahide AKEREN is a Lecturer in the Department of Nursing at Bayburt University's Faculty of Health Sciences. Her work focuses on health sciences, internal diseases nursing, and chronic disease management. Academic Rank: Lecturer Affiliation: Bayburt University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Contact: zahideakeren@bayburt.edu.tr | (458) 211-1176 Research Interests: Spanning from 2021 to 2025, her research examines aromatherapy in cancer care, dietary education for hemodialysis patients, health literacy in diabetes caregiving, and metabolic syndrome assessment tools. She investigates post-COVID cognitive recovery, methamphetamine awareness among students, and ethical values in nursing education. Institutional Roles: Serves on multiple commissions including Course and Exam Program Preparation, Quality Assurance, and Academic Incentive Regulation for both Nursing and Midwifery departments.

Michele HeislerView profile

Professor

• Peer Support
• Health Equity
• Health and Human Rights
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Michele Heisler, MD, MPA, serves as Professor of Health Behavior and Health Equity at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and Professor of Internal Medicine, with additional roles as Research Scientist at the Center for Clinical Management Research and Medical Director of Nobel Peace Prize-winning Physicians for Human Rights (PHR). Her work bridges clinical practice, public health research, and human rights advocacy across global contexts. Her educational background includes a BA from Amherst College (1983), MPA from Princeton University (1987), and MD from Harvard Medical School (1997). This interdisciplinary training underpins her dual expertise in policy and clinical medicine. Dr. Heisler's research pioneers peer support models to address social determinants of health, with pathbreaking clinical trials demonstrating how training patients, community members, and families improves chronic disease outcomes. Her human rights work documents health consequences of systemic violence and informs UN protocols, legislation against police violence, and reparations frameworks. Current projects include diabetes prevention trials in Detroit/Ypsilanti and medical-legal documentation of torture against marginalized groups. Her 2025 publications reveal three dominant research trajectories: glaucoma management through personalized coaching (40% of recent work), diabetes/food insecurity interventions using peer support (35%), and human rights advocacy addressing immigration policies and medical ethics (25%). This triad reflects her integrated approach to clinical care, health equity, and structural violence. Securing over $45 million in federal grants, Dr. Heisler leads implementation science projects scaling peer support models across US health systems and internationally. As PHR Medical Director, she mobilizes clinicians to document rights violations while directing federally funded diabetes trials and community health worker programs in Brazil/UK. Her research group operates through the Center for Clinical Management Research, collaborating with safety net health systems to implement peer coaching, reciprocal support models, and community health worker interventions. Current initiatives include the Support, Educate, Empower (SEE) glaucoma program and INSPIRA diabetes prevention trial combining food vouchers with peer support.

Michael EllerbrockView profile

Professor

• Environmental Economics
• Sustainable Development
• Environmental Justice
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Michael Ellerbrock is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech, affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from Clemson University (1980), an M.R.P.A. in Recreation and Park Administration (1975), and a B.S. in Recreation and Parks from Texas A&M (1974). His career spans over three decades, with leadership roles including Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs at Texas A&M-Commerce and academic appointments at Texas A&M-Commerce and the University of Florida. His research focuses on environmental economics, sustainable development, and policy analysis, with notable publications on environmental justice, ecotourism impacts, and agricultural sustainability. He is deeply involved in Extension initiatives, including the Virginia Natural Resources Leadership Institute (VNRLI) and the EPA's National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC). His teaching spans undergraduate courses like Peace Economics and Sustainable Development, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Education: Ph.D., Applied Economics (Clemson, 1980); M.R.P.A., Recreation & Park Administration (Clemson, 1975); B.S., Recreation & Parks (Texas A&M, 1974). Awards: 2025 Virginia Tech Principles of Community Award, AAEA Distinguished Teaching Award (2022), Virginia Tech Academy of Faculty Service (2020), and multiple teaching excellence recognitions. Outreach: Leads VNRLI, trains environmental justice practitioners, and advises on policy through NEJAC. Ellerbrock’s work bridges academia and community, addressing environmental equity, sustainable practices, and educational innovation.