Dr. Debamanyu Das

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Debamanyu Das is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. His academic focus encompasses the intersection of political economy and environmental policy, with a particular emphasis on economic development and macroeconomics. He actively engages in research on the political economy of clean energy transitions and industrial policies, investigating critical minerals and their implications. Professor Das is committed to interdisciplinary approaches in understanding how environmental policies can influence economic dynamics and development strategies, especially in the context of the Global South. His teaching includes courses on big data and social change, as well as international environmental policy, fostering critical analysis among students regarding the complexities of these fields. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and has since developed a robust portfolio of research and education in economics and the social implications of environmental change.

Research Interests

Courses

JSIS 223 Big Data Social Change JSIS B 455 International Environmental Policy

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.