I hold a PhD in Economics from University of Kent and a MSc in Applied Economics from University of Nottingham. My interests lie in the field of agricultural, health and development economics. Most of my research focuses on understanding how government policies may drive changes in household food purchases and thus promote healthier diets through analysing large disaggregated purchase data and national expenditure surveys. I also have an interest in identifying the influence of homeworking on physical activity as well as the linkage between energy use and health outcomes. 

I previously worked on modelling food demand in India and Somalia and investigating the effect of trade liberalisation and school feeding scheme on Indian household diets. As part of the Sustainable and Healthy Food Systems (SHEFS), I have worked on analysing the recent trends of processed food purchases in India. As part of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy Evaluation team, I have examined the effect of the sugar levy on soft drink industries and healthcare costs. 

My current research looks at the environmental and health impacts of different policies aimed at promoting healthy and sustainable diets. I am also leading an evidence synthesis on the cost-effectiveness of population diet policies and a discrete choice experiment to design innovative health-related food policies.

Prior to joining the LSHTM, I worked at the UNESCAP and the Food and Agriculture Organization.

I am a member of Population Health Innovation Lab (PHI|Lab). 

My personal webpage can be found here.