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Abu S. Shonchoy is an Associate Professor of Economics at the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs, Florida International University (FIU), USA. He is a J-PAL affiliate professor and a fellow of IZA and GLO. His research focuses on global development and evidence-based policy, with specific interests in financial inclusion, skills training, infrastructure, and education. He conducts field experiments (RCTs) in South Asia and West Africa.
- Associate Professor, Department of Economics, FIU (2018–present)
- Researcher, New York University Center for Global Public Service and Social Impact (2016–2018)
- Research Associate, Institute of Developing Economies - Japan External Trade Organization (2010–2016)
His research spans Development Economics, Financial Technology, and Public Health, often using field experiments to evaluate interventions in digital finance, education, and health. His work appears in journals like the American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, Journal of Health Economics, and Nature Scientific Reports.
Recent articles explore topics such as mobile banking adoption, climate change impacts on productivity, and early childhood development programs. His experimental work in Bangladesh and India addresses issues like presbyopia interventions, vocational training, and pandemic response strategies. The articles demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration and policy-driven research.
- Sasakawa Young Leadership Fellowship
- Neil Vousden Memorial Scholarship
- CDESG Best Paper Award
- ADB-IEA Innovative Policy Research Award
- FIU Top Scholar Award
- JADE Fuwa Award
- International Post-Graduate Research Scholarship
