Haimanti Bhattacharya is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Utah, where she has held academic positions since 2008, progressing from Assistant Professor (2008–2015) to Associate Professor (2015–2023) before becoming a full Professor in 2023. She holds degrees from the University of Delhi (BA, MA, 1997–2000) and the University of Arizona (MS, MA, PhD in Economics, 2003–2007). Her research focuses on environment and resource economics, behavioral economics, and gender studies, with notable work on gender-based violence, climate justice, and experimental economics. Her work bridges theoretical and applied research, addressing issues such as public-space sexual harassment in South Asia, bargaining dynamics in markets, and the intersection of economic inequality and environmental sustainability. She has conducted field experiments in diverse contexts, including studies on social media’s role in intimate partner violence and the impact of caste hierarchies on market behaviors. Bhattacharya is fluent in English, Hindi, and Bengali. Her research has explored methodological challenges in measuring gender-based violence and its health impacts, as well as the ethical implications of AI in lie detection. She has contributed to policy discussions on climate justice, emphasizing equity in emissions reduction strategies. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates economics with public health, sociology, and environmental science.
