Applied Economics, Hate Crime Dynamics, and Evidence-Based Policy Analysis
My research investigates the socioeconomic impacts of migration, hate crime dynamics, and refugee integration using rigorous econometric methods and large-scale datasets. I combine theoretical frameworks from economics with empirical analysis to address pressing policy questions about social cohesion, integration, and evidence-based policymaking.
Key methodologies include difference-in-differences estimation, event study designs, panel data analysis, and spatial analysis. I work with administrative data from German Federal Police, Census data, and survey data to understand causal relationships between major events, migration flows, and socioeconomic outcomes.
Role: Statistical Analyst, Field Researcher, Arabic Translator/Interviewer, Research Coordinator, & Photo Contributor
I contributed to Refugee Rights Europe's field research and reporting work as a statistical analyst, field researcher, Arabic translator/interviewer, research coordinator, and photo contributor. My responsibilities included supporting quantitative analysis of survey data, participating in field research across Europe, conducting/supporting Arabic-language interviews, coordinating research activities, and contributing photographic material. I also contributed to interviews with several hundred Syrians in Europe, with several reports acknowledging my broader and long-standing contribution to RRE's research work.
Econometric Methods: Difference-in-differences estimation, Event study designs, Spatial econometrics, Quantile regression, Panel data analysis
Data Collection & Sources: Online data collection, Self-administered surveys, Administrative data (German Federal Police Office - Bundeskriminalamt, Census data), Field research data, Survey data (SOEP)
For detailed information about research awards and recognition, visit:
🏆 OVGU Research Awards Page