About Me
Professional Background
I am a PhD student, academic, and researcher specializing in regional policy, economics, and digital ecosystem benchmarking. With over a decade of experience in academia and consulting, I bring advanced expertise in quantitative analysis using Stata, EViews, Gretl, Matlab, R, SPSS, and Python.
At the Ethiopian Public Service University, I have been a lecturer for more than nine years, designing and delivering evidence-based courses that help students and professionals reach their academic and career goals. My focus is on leveraging statistical data analysis and methodological rigor to support data-driven decision-making and impactful policy research.
My dedication to fostering knowledge, methodological transparency, and practical learning underscores my commitment to professional growth and meaningful contributions within both academic and consultancy spaces.
Professional Affiliations
- Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) — Full member since 2013.
Methodological Expertise
| Category | Tools & Methods |
|---|---|
| Statistical Software | Stata, EViews, Gretl, Matlab, R, SPSS, Python |
| Causal Machine Learning | Double Machine Learning (DML), DoWhy, DirectLiNGAM, Causal Forests |
| Econometric Methods | ARDL, Cointegration, Panel Data Analysis, Non-linear Models, Threshold Regression, Granger Causality |
| Machine Learning | Supervised and unsupervised learning, Random Forests, Gradient Boosting, Neural Networks |
| Text Mining & Topic Modeling | LLM-BERTopic, NLP, sentiment analysis, computational text analysis |
| Survey Design & Digital Data Collection | KoboToolbox, ODK, questionnaire design, sampling strategies |
| Impact Evaluation | Difference-in-Differences, Propensity Score Matching, Instrumental Variables, Synthetic Control Method |
Teaching
I have taught a range of courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including:
- Labour Economics
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Research Methods with Software Applications
- Econometrics
- International Economics
My teaching approach emphasizes practical application, data-driven analysis, and methodological rigor, equipping students with the skills needed for evidence-based policy analysis and academic research.
Professional Service
- Peer reviewer for international journals in environmental economics, development economics, and energy policy
- Consultant for policy research and data analysis projects
- Mentor for graduate students in quantitative research methods