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Marziyeh Bahalou

@marziyehbahalou

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Data scientist and economist with expertise in statistical modeling, GIS, and data-driven policy analysis.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking data-driven roles that apply econometric and ML techniques to energy, environment, or policy problems, with collaborative teams and impact-focused outcomes.

I am a data scientist and economist with a Ph.D. and extensive experience applying statistical and mathematical programming to policy, energy, and environmental problems. I combine econometric and machine-learning techniques with GIS and visualization tools to generate actionable insights.

At Purdue and West Virginia University I developed data-driven decision-support tools and stochastic models that improved outcomes—reducing carbon emissions by 13% and nitrate leaching by 15%, while delivering measurable model performance gains. I routinely translate complex analyses into clear reports and visualizations for stakeholders.

I collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior researchers, and support commercial and client-facing activities by producing timely, data-driven market analysis and reports. I seek roles where rigorous analysis, environmental and energy policy impact, and clear communication drive decisions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Analyst

CRU

Aug 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 5 months)

Produced data-driven analysis and timely insights on aluminum market developments, maintained market relationships, and contributed key content to regular team reports to support commercial engagement.

Market Analysis Time Series Analysis Python SQL Data Visualization Report Writing Stakeholder Engagement Forecasting

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Purdue University

Aug 2022 - Jul 2023 (11 months)

Developed data-driven decision-support tools using R and GIS, implemented optimized cofiring strategies reducing carbon emissions by 13%, and produced spatial analyses that decreased nitrate leaching by 15%.

R GIS Spatial Analysis Data Visualization Statistical Modeling Tableau)Python Tableau

Graduate Researcher

West Virginia University

Aug 2017 - Aug 2022 (5 years)

Built stochastic mathematical programming models and applied causal and structural economic analysis to policy evaluation, improving model performance by ~3% and mentoring 16 students.

Stata R Econometrics Causal Inference Data Visualization Mentoring

Economic Researcher

Department of Economic Affairs & Finance

Aug 2015 - Aug 2017 (2 years)

Performed quantitative policy analysis using large datasets and GAMS/Stata, produced technical reports and monthly policy briefs, and presented results to stakeholders.

GAM Stata Data Cleaning Policy Analysis Report Writing Time Series Analysis

Economic Researcher

Department of Energy

Sep 2014 - Jul 2015 (10 months)

Constructed a general equilibrium model of the electricity sector in Asia using GAMS and Stata, ensured model accuracy, and produced regular reports and policy briefs.

GAM Stata Computable General Equilibrium Report Writing Data Analysis

Economic Researcher

Institute for Management & Planning Studies

Apr 2011 - Aug 2014 (3 years 4 months)

Conducted labor and financial market research using CGE models and GAMS/Stata, implemented data preprocessing workflows, and delivered analyses to support modeling efforts.

GAM Stata data preprocessing Statistical Analysis Data Integration