Amitabh Chandra
About Amitabh Chandra
Amitabh Chandra is the McCance Family Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and the Ethel Zimmerman Wiener Professor at Harvard University. He specializes in health care research, focusing on the economics of health care innovation, and has made significant contributions to health care policy and economics.
Current Position at Harvard Business School
Amitabh Chandra serves as the McCance Family Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the academic community in Boston, Massachusetts. His role involves teaching and conducting research in the field of business administration, with a particular emphasis on health care economics.
Previous Experience at Harvard Kennedy School
Chandra worked at Harvard Kennedy School from 2005 to 2015, where he held positions as Assistant Professor and Professor. During his decade at this institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he focused on health care policy and economics, shaping the curriculum and mentoring students in these areas.
Educational Background and Specialization
Amitabh Chandra earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics from the University of Kentucky between 1996 and 2000. His academic work has a strong focus on health care research, particularly the economics of health care innovation. He has received recognition for his contributions to this field, including the first-prize Upjohn Institute's Dissertation Award.
Research Contributions and Media Presence
Chandra's research has been featured in prominent media outlets, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, CNN, Newsweek, and National Public Radio. His work has significantly influenced discussions on health care policy and economics, showcasing his expertise in the field.
Awards and Recognitions
Amitabh Chandra has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to health economics. He was awarded the Eugene Garfield Award for the impact of medical research and the Kenneth Arrow Award for best paper in health economics. In 2012, he received the American Society of Health Economists (ASHE) medal, recognizing his significant contributions to the field before the age of 40.