Dr. Moogdho Mahzab is a development economist specializing in economic development, environmental sustainability, public health, and public policy. He is an Associate Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in the Poverty, Gender, and Inclusion Unit in Washington, DC. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and the Woods Institute for the Environment. His work explores the intersections of development, governance, and policies, using quasi-experimental and experimental approaches to drive evidence-based decision-making.
He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Virginia. He was also awarded the prestigious U.S. Fulbright Scholarship to pursue master’s in policy economics at Williams College. Dr. Mahzab has collaborated with policymakers, international organizations, and academic institutions across South Asia and the U.S. to address pressing development challenges. In recent times, he has presented his work at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, the World Bank, the Asian Evaluation Week (Asian Development Bank), numerous conferences at top U.S. universities, and key policy forums in Asia.
With 13 years of research experience, he is passionate about mentoring students, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and advancing policies that promote sustainable and equitable development.