Radha Jagannathan

Radha Jagannathan is a Professor of Statistics at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University, with a Ph.D. in Public Affairs from Princeton University. Her research focuses on youth employment, welfare reform, child welfare, and social policy evaluation, supported by collaborations with institutions like Johnson & Johnson and EU-funded projects.

• B.A., Delhi School of Economics (University of Delhi, India)
• B.S. & M.S., Rutgers University
• Ph.D., Princeton University

Her work spans econometric analyses of welfare policies, international comparative studies on youth unemployment, and nature-based educational interventions (e.g., Nurture thru Nature program). Recent publications examine gender pay gaps, post-pandemic parenting challenges, and employment dynamics in Europe and the U.S.

Scientific accolades include Fulbright Scholarships, DAAD Fellowships, and the Frank R. Breul Memorial Prize. She teaches statistics, econometrics, and courses on demography, community development, and poverty.