
Jesmin Rupa
School of Economics and Public Policy
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Dr Jesmin Rupa is an applied economist with a research interest in development economics, public health and related policy implications. Dr Rupa has research expertise both in qualitative and quantitative research analyses. Her recent publications demonstrates her research skills in different mix-methodologies. Currently she is working as a Post-doctoral research associate at the University of South Australia (UniSA STEM and Business School). She is also a visiting lecturer in the School of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Adelaide. She also has a research officer position in the department of Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care at Flinders University. Dr Rupa conferred her PhD in 2019 and Masters in 2014 from the University of Adelaide. Her thesis received Dean's Commendation for Doctoral Excellence. She was also invited to be the mace bearer at her graduation ceremony on 3 May, 2019. Dr Rupa has published all her research works in either domestic and international conferences or in peer-reviewed journals (Economics and Health related journals).
Dr Jesmin Rupa is an applied economist with a research interest in development economics, public health and related policy implications. Dr Rupa has research expertise both in qualitative and quantitative research analyses. Her recent publications demonstrates her research skills in different mix-methodologies. Currently she is working as a Post-doctoral research associate at the University of South Australia (UniSA STEM and Business School). She is also a visiting lecturer in the School of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Adelaide. She also has a research officer position in the department of Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care at Flinders University. Dr Rupa conferred her PhD in 2019 and Masters in 2014 from the University of Adelaide. Her thesis received Dean's Commendation for Doctoral Excellence. She was also invited to be the mace bearer at her graduation ceremony on 3 May, 2019. Dr Rupa has published all her research works in either domestic and international conferences or in peer-reviewed journals (Economics and Health related journals).
Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy (2019), The Centre for Global Food and Resources, Faculty of Business, Law and Economics, The University of Adelaide. Dean's Commendation Award 2019. Mace Bearer of the Graduation Ceremony 3 May 2019.
Master of Philosophy 2014, School of Economics and Public Policy, The University of Adelaide
Master of Social Science 2006, Economics, University of Dhaka
Bachelor of Social Science 2004, Economics, University of Dhaka
Publications
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2022 - ongoing Post-doctoral Research Associate UniSA STEM, University of South Australia 2020 - ongoing Research Officer Flinders University 2019 - ongoing Visiting Lecturer The University of Adelaide -
Language Competencies
Language Competency Bengali Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review Hindi Can speak and understand spoken -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2019 The Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics, University of Adelaide Australia Doctor of Philosophy 2014 School of Economics and Public Policy, University of Adelaide Australia Master of Philosophy (Economics) The University of Dhaka Bangladesh Masters by Coursework (Economics) University of Dhaka Bangladesh Bachelor of Social science (Economics) -
Certifications
Date Title Institution name Country — Certificate course on Qualitative Research Methods, Massachusetts Institute of Technology online learning, Completed with 100% grade in January 2021. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (online) United States — AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP Researchers in Agriculture for International Develoment (RAID) - — STATA training for quantitative analysis 2016. Stata Corp - -
Research Interests
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Journals
Year Citation 2022 Laver, K., Lynch, E., Rupa, J., McNamara, C., Crotty, M., & Harvey, G. (2022). Establishing and evaluating a quality improvement collaborative to address hospital to home transitions for older people. BMJ Open Quality, 11(1), e001774.
2022 Rupa, J., Laver, K., Harvey, G., McNamara, C., Crotty, M., & Lynch, E. A. (2022). A ‘plethora of services’ but a lack of consistency: A qualitative study of service providers' perspectives about transitioning from hospital to home for older South Australians. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 41(4), e371-e378.
2021 Harvey, G., Pham, C. T., Inacio, M. C., Laver, K., Lynch, E. A., Jorissen, R. N., . . . Crotty, M. (2021). An integrated knowledge translation approach to address avoidable rehospitalisations and unplanned admissions for older people in South Australia: implementation and evaluation program plan. Implementation science communications, 2(1), 1-7.
Europe PMC12020 Umberger, W. J., Rupa, J. A., & Zeng, D. (2020). Understanding food westernisation and other contemporary drivers of adult, adolescent and child nutrition quality in urban Vietnam.. Public Health Nutr, 23(14), 2571-2583.
Scopus7 WoS5 Europe PMC32019 Chesnokova, T., Rupa, J., & Sim, N. (2019). Gender specific effects of exports on work decisions in Indonesia. The Journal of International Trade and Economic Development: an international and comparative review, 28(6), 686-711.
WoS12019 Rupa, J. A., Umberger, W. J., & Zeng, D. (2019). Does food market modernisation lead to improved dietary diversity and diet quality for urban Vietnamese households?. Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 63(3), 499-520.
Scopus12 WoS132017 Chesnokova, T., Rupa, J., & Sim, N. (2017). Do exports lead to more women empowerment? Some insights from the gender specific effects of exports on labour force participation in Indonesia. Economic Development and Cultural Change. -
Conference Papers
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Conference Items
Year Citation 2018 Rupa, J. A., Umberger, W., & Zeng, D. (2018). The use of modern food markets and household dietary diversity and diet quality in urban Vietnam: Is there a link?. Poster session presented at the meeting of 62nd Australian Agricultural and Resouce Economics Society (AARES) Annual Conference. Adelaide. 2017 Rupa, J., Ahmed, S., Umberger, W., Zeng, D., & Sim, N. (2017). Analysing the association between rural farm household health and economic shocks and food security in Bangladesh: a consolidated approach of measuring food security. Poster session presented at the meeting of PowerPoint presentation at 61st Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society's Annual Conference. Brisbane, Qld.. 2016 Rupa, J., Ahmed, S., Umberger, W., & Zeng, D. (2016). Analysing the association between rural farm household health and economic shocks and food security in Bangladesh: a consolidated approach of measuring food security. Poster session presented at the meeting of XXIII Agri-food Research Network (AFRN) conference. Adelaide, SA. -
Theses
Year Citation 2014 Rupa, J. A. (2014). Globalization and Gender Gap in Indonesia. (Master's Thesis, The University of Adelaide). -
Working Paper
Year Citation 2016 Rupa, J. A., Ahmed, S., Umberger, W., Zeng, D., & Sim, N. (2016). Analysing the association between rural farm household health and economic shocks and food security in Bangladesh: a consolidated approach of measuring food security.
Award and Scholarships
2015 - 2018: The University of Adelaide Divisional Scholarship for Doctor of Philosophy
2015 (January - March): Higher Degree by Research Thesis write up funding (AUD 10,000), The University of Adelaide
2012 - 2014: Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)
1999-2004: University Scholarship for Academic Excellence, University of Dhaka
Higher Secondary School Certificate Scholarship, Board of Dhaka, Ministry of Education, Bangladesh
Travel Grants:
AAEA Travel Grant 2017
AARES Annual Conferences 2017-2019 (travel grants for all three years)
Visiting Lecturer, 2019-present, School of Economics and Public Policy, The Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics, The University of Adelaide.
Courses taught:
Economic Development IV (PG and Honours), Development Economics UG/PG, International Trade and Investment Policy UG/PG, Economic Principles UG/PG.
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Memberships
Date Role Membership Country 2017 - ongoing Member Researchers in agriculture for International Development (RAID) Australia 2016 - ongoing Member Australian Agricultural and Resource Economic Society Australia
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