Duangsuda Sopchokchai,
E-mail: [email protected]
PhD candidate at Department of Economics, University of Ottawa
Tel: +1-613-262-2211
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/duangsudasopchokchai
Summary of Qualifications
Strong quantitative and analytical skills and excellent problem-solving skills
Experienced in both independent and collaborative research
Adept in performing rigorous data analysis, using both primary and secondary data, software
applications including: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Stata, Matlab, and R
Effective communicator, skilled in presenting complex concepts in straightforward ways
Bilingual, English and Thai: speak fluently as well as write and translate in both languages
Proficient in French: 6 years of language study at Alliance Franaise
Enthusiastic, strong work ethic, self-motivating, hardworking, team-oriented, and organized
Experienced in time management, establishing priorities, and complying with deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills (relates well to others) and outstanding cross-cultural skills developed
through overseas study and travel
EDUCATION
University of Ottawa
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Economics
Thesis Topic: Essays in Health and Income Dynamics
2011 2016 (expected)
CGPA: 4 out of 4
Concordia University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Economics
2008 2011
Thesis Topic: Immigrant Background, Ethnicity and Religion: Explaining Differences in Educational
Attainment in Canada
CGPA: 3.92 out of 4
Co-op Work Program at Employment and Social Development Canada (12 months)
Chulalongkorn University
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management, General
Exchange program at cole Suprieure de Commerce de Rouen, France,
2004 -2008
Additional Training
Canadian Labour Market and Skills Researcher Network: Summer School and Research Workshop
Toronto
2013
Duangsuda Sopchokchai,
E-mail: [email protected]
PhD candidate at Department of Economics, University of Ottawa
Tel: +1-613-262-2211
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/duangsudasopchokchai
EXPERIENCE
Lecturer at University of Ottawa
January 2016 - April 2016 (4 months)
Taught undergraduate microeconomics to a large class of 160 students from various majors
Developed and planned the course curriculum
Designed assignments, exams, and grading scheme
Managed two teaching assistants
Teaching Assistant at University of Ottawa
September 2011 - December 2015 (4 years 4 months)
Graduate and Undergraduate courses
Led weekly discussion groups and statistical program tutorial sessions
Corrected over 100 exams and assignments in two weeks to meet deadlines and provided
students with constructive feedbacks
Proctored midterm exams and final exams
Worked with professors to prepare appropriate course material and understand assignment
Research Assistant at University of Ottawa
September 2012 - April 2014 (1 year 8 months)
Project 1: Effectiveness of the Affirmative Action Policy in Brazil
Conducted background research and literature review
Performed data mining using large administrative data
Wrote complex statistical software programs
Interpret and analyze results from quantitative analysis
Project 2: Monetary Union in Africa and Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Modelling
Conducted background research and literature review
Collected country-level data such as Gross Domestic Product per capita and household
consumption expenditure to test the calibrated model.
Research Analyst at Employment and Social Development Canada (Postsecondary Education
Group, Labour Policy Directorate)
January 2001 - December 2001 (1 year)
Conducted systematic literature review on postsecondary educational attainment among Canadian
youth
Performed economic and statistical analyses using General Social Survey
Duangsuda Sopchokchai,
E-mail: [email protected]
PhD candidate at Department of Economics, University of Ottawa
Tel: +1-613-262-2211
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/duangsudasopchokchai
Wrote statistical software programs
Prepared research briefs and reports
Presented results to government policymakers and researchers
Presenter at Conferences
2016: Canadian Economics Association Annual Conference, Ottawa. 2015: International Association
of Applied Econometrics Conference, Greece; Canadian Economics Association Annual Conference,
Toronto; Georgetown Centre for Economic Research Conference, Washington; The Canadian Health
Economists' Study Group Meeting, Toronto.
2014: Canadian Research Data Centre Network
Conference, Winnipeg; Symposium Micro-econometrics: Theory and Empirics, Bank of Canada,
Ottawa; Canadian Economics Association Annual Conference, Vancouver;
The 16th National
Metropolis Conference, Gatineau; The 16th Colloquium of Centre d' Etudes Ethniques des
Universits Montralaises, Montreal.
2011: The Socio-economic Conference 2011, Statistics
Canada, Ottawa; The 13th Colloquium of Centre d' Etudes Ethniques des Universits Montralaises.
Junior Policy Analyst at State Enterprise Policy Office (SEPO), Ministry of Finance, Thailand
Summer 2007 (4 months)
Evaluated funding sources in support of budget and fiscal planning
Assisted in implementing long-term plan in changing organizational structure at Bangkok Mass
Transit Authority (BMTA)
Worked collaboratively with team members on various field assignments including providing lecture
sessions at the BMTA and reviewing report from meetings at the Stock Exchange of Thailand
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Private tutor: undergraduate and graduate courses in economics (2011-2015)
Junior Production Manager at Feminine Jewelry Co., Ltd (Thailand, 2006-2008 and summer 2009)
Piano teacher at Yamaha School of Music and Robinson School of Music (Thailand, 2003-2008)
Ambassador at National Telecommunications Commission (Thailand, summer 2008)
Duangsuda Sopchokchai,
E-mail: [email protected]
PhD candidate at Department of Economics, University of Ottawa
Tel: +1-613-262-2211
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/duangsudasopchokchai
LANGUAGES
English and Thai
French
(Native or bilingual proficiency)
(Professional working proficiency)
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Faculty of Social Sciences Graduate Scholarship ($1,000)
University of Ottawa
2016
International Admission Scholarship ($104,008)
University of Ottawa
2011-2015
Economic Department Financial Support ($10,000)
University of Ottawa
2015
Centre Interuniversitaire de Recherche en conomie Quantitative Fellowship ($24,000)
CIREQ, Montreal
2011
Concordia Full Tuition Recruitment Award ($32,830)
Concordia University
2011
Second Class Honours
Chulalongkorn University
2008
COMPUTER SKILLS
Stata, Matlab, R, EViews, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft
PowerPoint, LaTeX,
VOLUNTEER AND INTERESTS
Volunteer: Soi Dog Foundation (Fundraiser, 2016); 24th Annual CHEO BBQ (2016); Ottawa Mission
(clothing donations organizer, 2014); National Art Gallery (Exhibition Assistant, 2010); Christian
Foundation for the Blind Thailand (Book Reader, 2008); Active Volunteer at Chulalongkorn University
(Student Leadership Program, Performer for Folksongs Music Week, Spokesperson for student
election, walked the catwalk for university Fashion Night, 2004-2008); Drug Awareness Program
Bangkok (supplied artwork for fundraising, 2004); World Conference on Youth and Community
Service Bangkok (brought food and water to remote areas in Thailand, taught English to children in
the community, 2003-2004); Adventist Church of Bangkok (built public facilities such as toilets and
library for tribal communities in the north of Thailand, 2004).
Interests: Member of recreational sport teams: soccer, volleyball, ball hockey, flag football, ultimate
Frisbee; Played in a University Basketball Tournament and ran half-marathons; Traveled to most
continents in the world; Enjoy scuba diving, biking, hiking, and rock-climbing.
Duangsuda Sopchokchai,
E-mail: [email protected]
PhD candidate at Department of Economics, University of Ottawa
Tel: +1-613-262-2211
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/duangsudasopchokchai
Care deeply about: Womens right and gender equality; Environmental sustainability; Animal welfare
and animal rights.
ORGANIZATION
Canadian Economics Association
August 2011 to Present
RESEARCH
For Better or For Worse: Income Processes and Intra-household Risk Sharing (2016)
Explained a more recent income inequality net off observed factors (education, experience, gender,
etc.) in the US
Developed models explaining income inequality between single and married population
Results highlighted evidence of risk-sharing and partial insulation from income shocks among
couples
Health Shocks and Income Dynamics (2016)
Evaluated the impact of health shocks on income inequality using American Medical Expenditure
Panel Survey
Compared the impact of health shocks on income inequality between single and married population
Results indicated that health shocks have sizable instantaneous effect on income inequality but the
impact is not long-lasting
Results showed that being in a couple mitigates the effects of health shocks
The End of Healthy Immigrant Effect? An Analysis of Recent Canadian Immigrant Cohorts
(2015, with Catherine Deri Armstrong)
Examined health of immigrants upon their arrival into Canada and how their health may have
changed over years-since-migration
Found evidence that the more recent cohorts of immigrants are not healthier than the native-born
Canadians, and that male immigrants health, in fact, deteriorates with years-since-migration
Findings suggested that more recent cohorts of immigrants are more likely to be overweight or
obese than their earlier cohort counterparts
Gasoline Prices and Obesity: Canadian Evidence
Logan McLeod)
(2015, with Catherine Deri Armstrong and
Investigated a potential link between obesity rate and price of gasoline in Canada
Duangsuda Sopchokchai,
E-mail: [email protected]
PhD candidate at Department of Economics, University of Ottawa
Tel: +1-613-262-2211
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/duangsudasopchokchai
Results suggested that there is no relationship between gasoline price and obesity in Canada as in
the US
Immigrant Background, Ethnicity and Religion: Explaining Differences in Educational
Attainment in Canada (2011)
Assessed differences in educational attainment between children of immigrants and children of
Canadian-born parents, focusing on ethnic background and religious belief
Findings suggested that children of immigrants, regardless of their ethnic backgrounds or religious
beliefs, do not face any disadvantages in terms of schooling in comparison to children of Canadianborn parents
In fact, children of Asian immigrants are more likely to obtain postsecondary education than children
of Canadian-born parents
References available upon request
