Carlos Riumallo Herl

Carlos Riumallo Herl is an Associate Professor of Applied Economics at Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on health economics in low and middle-income countries, particularly examining health-labor force relationships, prevention strategies for healthy aging, and policy impact assessments. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and wellbeing.

Education:

• PhD in Health Economics, Harvard University (2013-2017)
• MSc in International Health Economics, London School of Economics (2011-2012)
• MSc in Industrial Health Engineering, École des mines de Saint-Étienne (2009-2011)
• BSc in Biomedical Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2004-2011)

Research Focus: Dr. Riumallo Herl investigates the economic dimensions of health systems through three primary lenses: 1) The bidirectional relationship between health status and labor participation in developing economies, 2) Cost-effective prevention frameworks for aging populations, and 3) Policy evaluation methodologies for public health interventions. His empirical work employs longitudinal datasets and quasi-experimental designs across African and Latin American contexts.

Publication Trends: Recent articles demonstrate strong focus on health policy evaluation in South Africa using advanced econometric methods. Key thematic clusters include social determinants of health, behavioral interventions for prevention, economic aspects of aging, and health equity measurement. Methodologically, his work emphasizes natural experiments, cohort studies, and administrative data analysis.

Scientific Recognition:

• NWO XS Grant (2023)
• Erasmus University Rotterdam Research Award (2019)
• Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (2019)
• Marie Sklodowska-Curie LEaDing Fellowship (2018)

Research Leadership: Secured multiple competitive fellowships supporting health economics research in LMICs. Regularly presents at international conferences including studies on pension-mortality relationships, behavioral frameworks for longevity, and incentive structures for preventive healthcare. Contributes to public discourse through media engagements on COVID-19 impacts.