Summary
Shuofei Li is a PhD candidate in economics with six years of applied research and policy experience, blending rigorous data analysis and R programming to inform infrastructure and public policy decisions. He has worked as an Economist at the Global Infrastructure Hub and served research and teaching roles at University of Toronto and Columbia, bringing academic depth to real-world projects. Shuofei’s academic path spans a Master’s in Economics from U of T, undergraduate economics coursework at Queen’s, and a BSc in Food Science from the University of Manitoba, reflecting a cross-disciplinary perspective on resource and policy questions. Comfortable moving between classrooms, research labs, and policy teams, he translates complex empirical results into actionable recommendations for stakeholders. Based in Vaughan, Ontario, he is aiming to parlay his mix of technical skills and policy insight into roles as a policy analyst or economist that drive measurable social impact. An often-overlooked strength is his early customer-facing and banking experience, which sharpens his communication of technical findings to nontechnical audiences.
6 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Food Science, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Food Science at University of Manitoba
Master's degree, Economics, Master's degree, Economics at University of Toronto
Economics, Economics at Queen's University