Rui Chen

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I am an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics at Tuskegee University. I received my Ph.D. in Applied Economics from Auburn University with a minor in Statistics. My research focuses on agricultural and food economics, experimental and behavioral economics, AI/machine learning applications in food systems, and environmental and resource economics.

Employment

Assistant Professor, Tuskegee University, 2021-present

Instructor, Auburn University, 2018-2020

Postdoctoral Researcher, Auburn University, 2017-2020

Education

Ph.D., Agricultural Economics, Auburn University (Minor: Statistics), 2017

M.S., Applied Economics, Ocean University of China, 2013

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Awards

2025: Gamma Sigma Delta, The Honor Society of Agriculture

2023: EXCEL Faculty Fellowship, 1890 Universities Foundation

2022: Outstanding Young Professional Award, AAEA COSBAE/CWAE

Prospective Students/Researchers

I am recruiting motivated postdoctoral researchers and graduate students.

If you are interested in joining my research group, please email me with your CV, a brief statement of your research interests, and (unofficial) transcripts.