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Click the links below to access my ongoing projects:
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Masters Thesis: Here
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"Growing Like China" paper replication: Here
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Development economics paper replication: Here
Email:
LinkedIn: Here
Sciences Po Paris – Paris, France Master of Research in Economics
- Finalist Dissertation: “Innovating Like China: Firm Heterogeneities and Endogenous Technology during Long-Run Growth”
- Dissertation Advisor: Prof. Nicolas Coeurdacier
- Relevant Coursework: Macroeconomics III; Microeconomics III; Econometrics I/II/III; Computational Economics; Development Economics; Urban and Regional Economics; Economic History; Demography and Politics of Global Population
University of Durham – Durham, UK Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE – Economics Concentration)
- Degree Classification: Class I (Honors)
- Finalist Dissertation: “The Role of State-led Innovation in Chinese Economic Growth”
- Dissertation Advisor: Prof. Mauro Bambi
- Relevant Coursework:
- Advanced Macroeconomic Theory; Advanced Microeconomic Theory; Economic Data Analysis; Applied Econometrics; Dissertation in Economics
Rye High School – Rye, NY, USA
- GPA: 98.76%
- ACT: 35
- AP Scholar with Distinction (2018)
- Member, National Honor Society (2017 – present)
- Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social Conscience (2017)
Spoken:
- English (Native Fluent)
- Russian (Native Fluent)
- French (B2)
Programming:
- Stata
- R
- MATLAB
- Julia
- Markdown
Department of Economics, Sciences Po Paris Paris, France – Sup. Profs. Nicolas Coeurdacier + Emeric Henry
- Collected relevant archival documents from government databases and transcribed geographical data into Microsoft Excel
- Employed R programming language to compile, clean and visualize geographical data
- Liaised with Principal Investigators to contextual data within larger project and identify directions for further analysis of data
School of Government and International Affairs, Durham University, Durham, UK – Supervisor Prof. Jutta Bakonyi
- Conducted research, statistical analysis, and graphical design for upcoming book on the political economy of Somalia
- Collected data on Somalian commodity exports/imports, local currency exchange rates, international aid flows, and mobile money flows
- Analyzed and graphed macroeconomic and financial data utilizing linear regression analysis, Microsoft Excel, and IBM’s SPSS
School of Government and International Affairs, Durham University, Durham, UK – Supervisor Prof. Patrick Kuhn
- Collected data for project titled “The Causes and Consequences of Electoral Violence”
- Utilized Microsoft Excel to perform data cleaning and organizing
- Transcribed historical documents into Excel sheet data; performed basic research to verify transcribed information
- Liaised with project’s Postdoctoral Research Associate to assess the quality of outcomes
UCL Inter-University Economics Debate
- Won the Durham University Internal Qualifier alongside two teammates
- Represented Durham University at the UCL Inter-University Economics Debate; reached the semi-final round after beating Yale University in the first round
- Collaboratively researched, composed, and presented arguments using economic theory and empirical evidence as pertained to contemporary economic and policy issues
Rethinking Economics Netherlands Podcast with Julika Frome
- Engaged in critical 1-on-1 discussion concerning issues of economic theory and public policy. Topics of discussion: Implicit normativity in economic theory and its influence on public policy prescriptions; the need to critically engage with mainstream/heterodox economic scholarship; how restructuring public institutions can facilitate critical scholarship. Click here to listen to the full podcast.
Rethinking Economics Festival 2020
- Oral Presentation: “Reviewing Economics Education: Efficiency or Resilience?”
- Synthesized critical presentation on economics curriculum reform using statistical and qualitative analyses of Durham University student survey data, faculty interviews, and UK university economics curricula
- Collaboratively organized and delivered presentation in conjunction with Manchester University’s Post-Crash Economics Society
'Covfefe with Kendix' Podcast with Max Kendix
- Contributed to analytical group discussion on the political economy of the United States. Topic of discussion: The Great Depression; early 20th century origins of the American labor movement; the feasibility of Leftism in contemporary America; the origins of “Trumpism” on the American Right. Click here to listen to the full podcast.
President, Durham Society for Economic Pluralism, Durham, UK
- Currently the primary coordinator of the executive committee of the society
- Chair meetings, set goals, and determine action plans for upcoming society engagements
- Aid in contacting speakers, organizing lectures, conducting public outreach, upholding contacts with other Pluralist societies in the UK and Europe Secretary, Durham Society for Economic Pluralism, Durham, UK
- Collaborated with Manchester University’s Post-Crash Economics Society to compose and deliver a presentation on curriculum reform at the 2020 Rethinking Economics festival
- Contacted speakers and scheduled presentations for 2020 Michaelmas term
- Performed clerical work by recording and publishing minutes of society meetings, keeping an updated archive of event documents and internal information, drafting weekly schedules and application forms
Member, Sponsorship Committee (Durham Union Society), Durham, UK
- Worked with national and local sponsorship teams to research and contact potential donors
- Fulfilled responsibilities of a General Committee Member of the Durham Union:
- Studied and voted on resolutions and amendments to the Durham Union Constitution
- Discussed matters pertaining to the general operation of the Durham Union and its events
Intern, Aqua Ark LLC, Rye, NY, USA
- Assembled portfolios and presented research summaries on areas of potential public infrastructural development
- Gathered and statistically analyzed data on regional geography and tidal patterns
- Collected contact information for relevant municipal and state government and utilities suppliers; studied and reported on building regulations
Mathematics Tutor, Rye High School, Rye, NY, USA
- Designed daily lesson plans for various topics in algebra, trigonometry, and calculus
- Taught group classes and one-on-one tutorials using tailored lesson plans
- Directed students in completing mathematics coursework and preparing for standardized examinations Mathematics Instructor, Tomorrow’s Genius, New York, NY, USA
- Designed mathematics curricula (lesson plans, examinations) to be used in student education program “Darwin Prep”
- Taught mathematics lessons in three New York City public school summer programs Piano Instructor, Rye, NY, USA
- Taught weekly one-on-one piano lessons to Rye, NY elementary school students
- Designed holistic lesson plans for individual students which included musical performance, theory, and technical exercise
Taekwondo
- 2nd Dan Black Belt (Kukkiwon, World Taekwondo Federation) (2013)
- 1st Dan Black Belt (Kukkiwon, World Taekwondo Federation) (2011)
- Bronze Medal (Sparring), USA Taekwondo Nationals (2010)
- Gold Medal (Forms), USA Taekwondo Nationals (2008)
- Bronze Medal (Sparring), USA Taekwondo Nationals (2008)
Piano Study
- Studied and performed full concert piano programs at annual recitals
- Professor Yuri Maevsky (2014-2019)
- Professor Margarita Molchadskaya (2012-2014)
- Professor Marina Zarkhin (2012-2014)
- First Prize, Ithaca College 38th Annual Solo Piano Competition (2017)
- Rye Recognition of Excellence Award – in recognition of outstanding musical achievement (2017)
- Member, Tri-M Music Honor Society, National Association for Music Education (2017)
- Perfect Score at New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Festival (2017)
- Winner, Concert Festival International Piano Competition "Russian Music at Carnegie Hall", Performed at Carnegie Hall, New York, USA (2015)
Violin Study
- Metropolitan Theater Award Nomination – Best Instrumentalist (2017)
- Studied and performed full concert violin programs at annual recitals
- Professor Rita Kislyuk (2010-2014)
- Principal 1st violinist for Rye High School orchestra, performed concerts bi-annually and at special events (2015-2018)
- Awarded scholarship to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp: 1st violinist in the Blue Lake Masterworks Orchestra (2014) Awarded scholarship to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp: Principal 2nd violinist in the Blue Lake Concert Orchestra (2013)