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Hellen Seshie-Nasser is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), affiliated with the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. She has held academic roles at institutions including the University of Ghana (2011–2015) and the University of Delaware (2016–2020 as an Adjunct Professor). Her teaching focuses on microeconomics, gender economics, and economic development in sub-Saharan Africa.
Education: PhD in Economics (University of Delaware, 2021), MS in Economics and Applied Econometrics (University of Delaware, 2018), MPhil in Economics (University of Ghana, 2009), and B.A. Economics (University of Ghana, 2006).
Research Interests:
- Development Economics: Focus on education, gender, and economic growth
- Gender Economics: Including women's entrepreneurship and household welfare
- International Economics: Trade and policy impacts
- Environmental Economics: Climate change and gendered economic responses
Recent Research Trends: Her work emphasizes gender dimensions in economic development, including education access, climate adaptation, and business ownership impacts. Key regions of focus include Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa.
Awards:
- University of Delaware Summer Doctoral Fellowship (2020)
- Women of Promise Award (University of Delaware, 2018)
- University of Ghana Graduate Fellowship (2008/2009)
Advising & Grants: Academic advisor at JHU (2022–present), faculty advisor for Economic Policy Issues Colloquium (EPIC), and former academic advisor at University of Ghana (2011–2014). Involved in grants such as STAR-Ghana’s 2012–2013 project on inclusive education for persons with disabilities.
