Tesfaye GEBREMEDHIN

Tesfaye GEBREMEDHIN is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Canberra's Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society. Previously, he held a lectureship at the University of Sydney. He specializes in development economics, labor economics, applied microeconomics, education economics, and health economics. His research focuses on global challenges in health, education, and social policy, with notable work in Ethiopia, Indonesia, India, and Australia.

Education:

• PhD in Economics (University of Sydney)
• MA in Economics (University of Tsukuba, Japan)
• BA in Economics (Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia)

Research interests emphasize maternal health, public health systems, childhood development, and Indigenous employment policies. His work often addresses multidisciplinary issues such as geospatial analysis of pandemic vulnerability, determinants of child stunting, and the impact of public health insurance on maternal care. He has collaborated on projects like the 'Multilevel Determinants of Childhood Stunting in Indonesia' (2020–2021).

His publications span topics from Ethiopia's pandemic preparedness to Australia's Indigenous employment programs, reflecting a commitment to policy-relevant research. While no formal awards are listed, his work has been widely cited and accessed (e.g., 54 citations for the 2021 PLoS One paper).

Advising and grants: Supervised six research projects (names not specified), contributed to the National Australia Bank Indigenous Employment Program longitudinal studies. His collaborations involve interdisciplinary teams addressing global health and development challenges.