Sebastian Vollmer

Sebastian Vollmer is Professor of Development Economics at the University of Göttingen, where he is affiliated with the Centre for Modern Indian Studies (CeMIS). His research focuses on the economic and social determinants of health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Dr. Vollmer's research interests include:

• Development Economics and its relationship to health outcomes
• Access to care for cardio-metabolic diseases in the global south
• Nutrition interventions and their impact on child development
• Long-run determinants of economic development
• Health systems and policy in developing countries

His extensive publication record demonstrates a strong focus on interdisciplinary research bridging economics, public health, and development studies. Vollmer's work frequently employs rigorous quantitative methods and large-scale data analysis to address pressing global health challenges, with particular attention to South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. His research has significant policy implications for international organizations working on development and health issues.

Dr. Vollmer has received notable recognition for his work, including:

• KfW Development Bank Prize for Excellence in Applied Development Research
• Science Award of the German Society of Health Economics

As an active researcher and advisor, Vollmer regularly collaborates with international organizations such as the World Bank, UNICEF, UNDP, UNESCO, WFP and FAO. He currently serves as a principal investigator for the DFG RTG 2654 "Sustainable Food Systems" and previously led the DFG RTG 1723 "Globalization and Development" and the DFG Research Unit 2432 "Social-Ecological Systems in the Indian Rural-Urban Interface". His work has been published in top-tier journals including Quarterly Journal of Economics, Review of Economics and Statistics, The Lancet, The BMJ, and Nature.