I grew up in Kyiv, Ukraine, where I completed my undergraduate studies in Applied Mathematics at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy.
I then pursued an MSc in Economics at New York University Abu Dhabi. After graduating, I worked for one year as a research assistant at the NYU Abu Dhabi Department of Economics with Professor Hervé Crès.
In 2025, I moved to Providence to begin my PhD in Economics at Brown University.
Education
- PhD in Economics, Brown University (2025–present)
- MSc in Economics, New York University Abu Dhabi (2024, GPA 4.0/4.0)
- BSc in Applied Mathematics, National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (2022, GPA 95.31/100)
Experience
Research Assistant, NYU Abu Dhabi (Nov 2024 – July 2025)
Proofread and improved existing mathematical proofs for an academic book on majority voting; developed new mathematical proofs related to voting theory; conducted computer simulations; created visualizations (graphs, charts, tables); collaborated with researchers and contributed to reportsTeaching Assistant, Europa-Universität Viadrina (2022–2023)
Prepared and conducted mathematics tutorials in German; developed exercises for recitations and individual student workMath Tutor (self-employed) (2020–2023)
Provided personalized mathematics tutoring focused on advanced problem-solving and competition preparation; improved students’ AMC (American Mathematics Competition) performance from top 25% to top 5%Risk Intern, Ernst & Young (EY) (2019–2020)
Worked on banking operational models and risk systems; contributed to KYC process development and optimization; performed calculations and assisted in compliance and AML processesIntern, Dragon Capital (2019)
Assisted in an investment project; developed and programmed an algorithm for the elevators of a residential complex