Di Yang

Di Yang is a researcher at the London School of Economics (LSE), affiliated with the Department of Health Policy. He holds a PhD in Health Policy and Administration from Penn State University. His work focuses on health inequality and socioeconomic determinants of health in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in India, China, and Nepal. Yang's research evaluates government policies and interventions' impacts on health equity and well-being, with recent projects involving machine learning to analyze health determinant elasticity and cost-effectiveness of social investments. He collaborates with Dr. Zlatko Nikoloski on universal healthcare assessments in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Key research interests include policy impact evaluation, social determinants of health, and applications of machine learning in public health. His recent studies explore health insurance reforms in China, antibiotic dispensing practices in Nepal, and livestock ownership's role in anaemia reduction in Sub-Saharan Africa. Yang also examines governance challenges in Africa, including anti-corruption reforms, digital governance innovations, and legislative effectiveness in Kenya and Zambia.

Yang's work bridges empirical analysis and policy design, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to address systemic inequalities. His collaborations with international teams highlight cross-disciplinary methods, combining quantitative techniques with qualitative insights from policy implementation contexts. Current projects include digitalization of social safety nets for older persons in Kenya and blockchain applications for public accountability in governance systems.