Biography

Vinay is a PhD candidate in Economics at IIM Ahmedabad who has recently submitted his dissertation to the examination committee. With ten years of experience spanning public, private, and non-governmental sectors, he brings a unique practical perspective to his academic research in mechanism design.

His doctoral work focuses on matching markets, examining optimal allocation mechanisms for cadres to government bureaucrats and seats to candidates in government positions and educational institutions, with particular attention to affirmative action implementation. Beyond his dissertation, he is actively engaged in evaluating and designing evidence-based policies addressing critical challenges including educational outcomes and poverty alleviation.

Vinay welcomes opportunities to discuss these research areas and their policy implications.