Curriculum Vitae
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Ph.D. in EconomicsExpected May 2027
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Committee: Arya Gaduh (Chair), Kyle Butts, Michael Gechter
M.A. in Economics2020
Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India
Bachelor of Commerce2018
Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Research Experience
Research InternJune–August 2026
Asian Development Bank (ADB), Manila, Philippines — Economic Research and Development Impact Department
- Conducted a systematic review of gender-transformative interventions in developing countries, comparing approaches by target population and level of change.
- Participated in the department’s Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality) workshop.
Research AssociateAug 2021–Jan 2022
Mahindra University
- Managed large-scale datasets and conducted econometric analysis for policy-focused research projects.
- Produced analytical reports and presentations for multidisciplinary teams.
Research AssociateMay–Aug 2019
Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad
- Conducted a policy evaluation of the Aarogyasri Health Insurance Scheme.
- Designed the evaluation methodology, collected field data, performed statistical analysis, and authored the final report for government stakeholders.
Teaching Experience
University of Arkansas
- Basic Economics — Fall 2023, Spring 2024
- Principles of Macroeconomics — Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027
Seminars & Presentations
Southern Economic Association Annual Meeting, HoustonNov 2026
“Dams and Rural Labor Markets in India” (scheduled)
Asian Development Bank, Economics Brownbag Series, ManilaAug 2026
“What Binds Women’s Decision-Making?”
Midwest Economics Association Annual Meeting, ChicagoMar 2026
“Dams and Rural Labor Markets in India”
Honors & Awards
Dr. Yien-I Tu Endowed Scholarship2026–2027
Sam M. Walton College of Business
Adam Smith Fellowship2025–2026
Mercatus Center, George Mason University
Carl Menger Fellowship2024–2025
Mercatus Center, George Mason University
Doctoral Academy Fellowship2022–2026
University of Arkansas
Skills
Stata (advanced), Python, QGIS
References
Arya Gaduh
Professor of Economics, ConocoPhillips Chair in International Economics & Business
Sam Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas · agaduh@walton.uark.edu
Kyle Butts
Assistant Professor of Economics
Sam Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas · kbutts@uark.edu
Michael Gechter
Assistant Professor of Economics
Sam Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas · mgechter@uark.edu