Dr. Zhuan Pei

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zhuan Pei joined the Department of Policy Analysis and Management at Cornell University in July 2015 as an assistant professor. His research investigates the effects of employment program designs and employs applied micro-econometric methods for causal inference. Prior to joining Cornell, Pei was a postdoctoral economist at the W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research from 2012 to 2013. He also served as an assistant professor of economics at Brandeis University from 2013 to 2015. Pei's academic background includes a Ph.D. from Princeton University, earned in 2012. His teaching and research focus on empirical strategies in policy research, particularly in the context of social employment programs.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor of Economics

2015-07-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Joined the Department of Policy Analysis and Management as an assistant professor.

Postdoctoral Economist

2012-01-01 — 2013-01-01

W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research •

Conducted research on employment issues.

Assistant Professor of Economics

2013-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Brandeis University •

Taught economics courses and engaged in research activities.

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Personal Statement
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture