B.Tech. in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

M.A. in Economics, Paris School of Economics

Faculty Supervisor: Michael Greenstone

Aliya Jabbar worked with Michael Greenstone on a suite of projects that focused on energy and the environment in India. Among other things, this work contributed to examining moral hazard within electricity utility hierarchies and understanding the demand for solar energy at the frontier of electrification in rural India.

In the fall of 2024, Jabbar will be pursuing a PhD in Economics at MIT.

“Michael Greenstone is an incredible mentor and PI. My interactions with him have shaped my understanding of research, and his deep investment in the policy impacts of his work is very inspiring. Working with the EPIC team was intellectually challenging, fun, and rewarding; I’m so grateful for everything I’ve learned here!”