Ali Joglekar
Applied Economist, GEMS Research Scientist
Expertise:
Agricultural productivity, economic accessibility within agri-food systems, international development, spatial data science
BIO:
Dr. Ali Joglekar leads the ISDAP (International Spatial-Dynamics of Agricultural Production) research lab and GEMS Learning service line within GEMS Informatics. She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor and co-Director of the InSTePP (International Science and Technology Practice and Policy) Center within the Department of Applied Economics. Ali's research focuses on the spatially-explicit characterization of agricultural producers and their participation in agri-food value chains throughout developing and developed worlds. Her teaching creates data science education opportunities tailored to agriculture, food, and natural resources applications for undergraduate, graduate and professional learners globally. In her spare time, Ali enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, daughter and two dogs, as well as dragon boating with the St. Paul Dragon Divas.