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Andrew Perumal is Associate Provost and Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has been a faculty member at UMB since 2011, advancing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor.
His academic background includes:
- PhD in Economics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
His research spans three major domains: Urban & Regional Economics, where he investigates agglomeration economies and urban labor markets; Econometrics & Statistical Computing, focusing on large-scale data integration and methodological innovation; and Economic Education, where he evaluates teaching practices and student success in economics. He employs advanced data sources such as night-time satellite imagery and Google Maps to study urbanization in developing countries.
His recent publications reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining environmental concerns with urban economics, advancing econometric techniques, and rigorously evaluating educational policies and pedagogical outcomes. His work appears in journals such as the Atlantic Economic Journal, Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, and Perspectives on Economic Education Research.
His scientific awards include:
- McConnell Outstanding Graduate Student Research Prize
- Department of Economics Award for Excellence in Teaching
- Face-to-Face Innovation in Teaching Award (2016)
As an academic leader and educator, Perumal has contributed to institutional research, such as the UMass Boston Economic Contribution Analysis, and has advised on teaching innovation. He has not been noted to lead a formal lab or research team, but his collaborative research projects suggest active engagement with colleagues across disciplines. His former role as a research assistant at the Institute of Policy Studies in Sri Lanka and his work with the Bureau of Business Research in Nebraska highlight a long-standing commitment to applied economic research and policy analysis.
