Dr. Szilvia Pápai

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Szilvia Pápai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Concordia University, specializing in Matching Theory, Market Design, Game Theory, Axiomatic Resource Allocation, Coalition Formation, and Social Choice Theory. She has an extensive academic background with a PhD from Caltech and has held various research and teaching positions, including as a Research Fellow at CIREQ and as an Assistant Professor at the University of Notre Dame. Szilvia is actively involved in the academic community, serving as an Advisory Board Member for the Society for Economic Design. She has published in notable journals, including Games and Economic Behavior and Social Choice and Welfare, focusing on strategy-proof mechanisms and school choice policies. Pápai has presented her research at numerous prestigious conferences worldwide, including keynote lectures and workshops aimed at advancements in economic design and game theory. Her work has garnered significant attention, reflected in her roles as an editorial board member and as an investigator for various research grants. Szilvia has supervised numerous PhD students who have gone on to impactful careers, showcasing her commitment to education and mentorship in the field of economics.

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