Dr. Ermias Weldesenbet

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ermias Gebru Weldesenbet is a PhD student at the University of Copenhagen specializing in Development Economics and Applied Microeconometrics. He has extensive research experience focusing on issues such as poverty dynamics and intergenerational transmission of poverty, particularly in the context of Tanzania. He previously worked as a Research Assistant at the Rockwool Foundation Research Unit and has also held positions as an Economist at Mile Consultancy and a Research Assistant at the Ethiopian Development Research Institute. His academic journey includes a Master of Science in Economics from the University of Copenhagen and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Addis Ababa University. With a commitment to advancing understanding in his fields of interest, Ermias has contributed valuable insights through his research and teaching in econometrics.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant

2011-01-01 — 2012-12-01

Rockwool Foundation Research Unit • Copenhagen, Denmark

Assisted in various research projects related to economic analysis

Economist

2012-01-01 — 2012-12-01

Mile Consultancy • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducted economic analyses and provided consulting services

Research Assistant

2007-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Ethiopian Development Research Institute • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Supported research initiatives focusing on economic development in Ethiopia

Area Business Manager

2003-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Shell Ethiopia Limited • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Managed business operations and strategy for Shell Ethiopia

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.