معرفی
Atila Abdulkadiroglu is the Garonzik Family Distinguished Professor of Economics at Duke University’s Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. His work focuses on mechanism design, market design, and education policy, with significant policy impact in redesigning school choice systems in major U.S. cities like Boston, New York City, and Washington DC. He holds a PhD from the University of Rochester (2000) and has been at Duke since 2006, previously teaching at Northwestern and Columbia Universities.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Economics, University of Rochester (2000)
- M.A. in Economics, University of Rochester (1998)
- M.A. in Economics, Bilkent University (Turkey, 1995)
- B.S. in Economics, Bilkent University (Turkey, 1993)
Research Interests: Abdulkadiroglu’s work bridges theoretical market design and practical education policy. Key areas include school choice mechanisms, voucher programs, and the evaluation of centralized admissions systems. His studies have informed policy reforms to improve equity and efficiency in school assignments.
Grants & Awards:
- NSF CAREER Award (2006–2011)
- Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (2003)
Consulting & Impact: He has advised school districts on admissions policies, contributing to systems in Boston, Chicago, Denver, and others. His research on Louisiana’s voucher program highlighted unintended consequences of school choice.
Teaching: Courses include Game Theory, Microeconomics, and Special Topics in Economics. Recent courses span 2018–2023.
