“I did a BSc in Economics and an MSc in Finance before having the opportunity to spend some years working in an international organisation. That experience certainly influenced my professional interests. I realised the natural step to help my career take-off was to undertake higher postgraduate studies at doctoral level. I had always wanted to do a PhD abroad, so when the opportunity came my way, I did not hesitate to take it.
My current research interests lie mainly in macroeconomics with an applied and international flavour. Specifically, in my PhD I am investigating the effects of capital flows and real exchange rate movements on business cycles in emerging markets. I am also a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the School of Economics, mainly in macroeconomics and international trade.
The School of Economics at The University of Nottingham is well known for its high quality research level and its research centres, such as GEP and CeDEx.
The University offers excellent research resources, such as a superb library and outstanding access to international journals and databases through the Internet, which have been extremely helpful in my research. It also offers a wide range of facilities on campus, such as the Sports Centre and the Lakeside Arts Centre, where I am a regular, to keep a balanced and healthy life style.
What I like most about studying here is the huge international student community. Having the opportunity to interact with people from all around the world is certainly a precious experience.”