Afrin Islam

Afrin Islam serves as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Economics at Temple University's College of Liberal Arts and holds an affiliated faculty position with the Global Studies Program.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Washington State University
• M.A. in Economics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
• B.A. in Economics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Her research specializes in applied microeconomics, with concentrated expertise in food, health, and environmental economics. Current investigations examine how information processing mechanisms shape economic decision-making and outcomes. Prior to doctoral studies, she contributed to Bangladesh's largest market development project as a consultant, designing value chain strategies that directly benefited millions of farmers through technical guidance and policy-relevant insights.

Teaching: Courses include Microeconomic Principles (Econ 1102), Global Economics (Econ 1103), Introduction to Econometrics (Econ 3503), and Co-op Experience in Economics (Econ 3581).

Scientific Awards: None documented in source materials.

Advising and Grants: No information provided regarding student mentorship, research grants, or funded projects.