About Me:
I am pursuing a PhD in Economics, expected to be completed in 2026. I enjoy painting and woodturning, which allow you to express myself with your hands. Soccer fuels your passion for teamwork and competition, and politics keeps me connected to societal issues and the broader world stage. I also have a deep appreciation for classical music.
Research Interests:
Monetary policy, macroeconomic theory, and econometrics.
Education:
2016 PhD in Economics , University of Canterbury
2019 Master degree in Finance and Economics, University of Canterbury
2013 Master of Science in Economic Development Planning, University of Texas at Austin, USA
Supervisors:
Senior Supervisor: Philip Vermeulen
Co-supervisor: Kuntal Das
Publications:
2022 (with Meltem Chadwick) “How Does Monetary Policy Affect the New Zealand Housing Market Through the Credit Channel?”. Reserve Bank of New Zealand Te Pūtea Matua
2018 (with Professor Jedrzej Bialkowski), “Midterm elections’ stock market surge – an unintentional gift from US politicians”, Journal of Wealth Management.
Conference Presentations:
2024 NZAE Conference
2024 RBNZ & RBA workshop
2023 NZAE Conference
Awards and Honours:
2024 NZAE award
2018 3rd place winner at the investment Society Cryptocurrency Portfolio Competition at University of Canterbury. 2018 3rd place winner at University of Canterbury Trading Competition.
2013 Quaid-E-Azam Scholarship, University of Texas at Austin.
2013 SIAWE Scholarship, University of Texas at Austin.
2012 Grey Note Graduate Student Award, University of Texas at Austin.
Other:
UC MAFE Advisory Board Member, [2023 – Present]
Member of the New Zealand Association of Economists (NZAE), [2021 – Present]
Member of the Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand (INFINZ), [2020 – Present]
Why did you choose UC?
The university offers excellent resources, making UC an ideal place to transform your research ideas into meaningful contributions, especially if you're passionate about your work.
Best things about study at UC:
For me, it’s about pushing the boundaries of what we know and challenging existing ideas. It’s about making a meaningful impact. It’s exciting to think that my work could help policymakers in their decision-making process.
