Rosa Sanchis-Guarner

Rosa Sanchis-Guarner is an Assistant Professor at the University of Barcelona's School of Economics and Business, where she holds the Serra Hunter Assistant Professor of Economics position. She is affiliated with the Department of Economics, Public Economics Section, and the Institut d'Economia de Barcelona (IEB) under the Cities Program. Additionally, she serves as a Visiting Research Fellow at the LSE Geography Department and is a Research Network Member in the Economics of Digitization Area at CESifo Group Munich.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Economic Geography, London School of Economics (2012)
• MSc, London School of Economics

Her research lies at the intersection of urban and applied microeconomics, with a strong emphasis on evaluating the impact of public policies. Key areas include urban development, transport systems, labor markets, and demographic trends. She employs rigorous empirical methods to assess policy effectiveness, particularly in urban and regional contexts.

Rosa has been recognized through prestigious fellowships, including the Beatriu de Pinós Research Fellowship (2022–2023) and the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship. She has also held research economist positions at the LSE Centre for Economic Performance (Urban Programme) and as a Research Fellow at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) School of Economics and Finance.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Beatriu de Pinós Research Fellowship (2022–2023)
• British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow

She has advised and collaborated on various research projects, particularly within urban and public economics. Her past positions reflect a strong trajectory in policy-relevant research, supported by competitive grants and institutional affiliations. She is actively involved in interdisciplinary research networks focused on digitization and urban development.

She is a member of the Cities Program at IEB and contributes to research initiatives that bridge economics, geography, and urban planning. Her collaborative work with institutions like LSE and CESifo highlights her integration into major European research communities.