About Me

Welcome to my academic portfolio! I am a third year Ph.D. student in Food and Resource Economics at the University of Florida, specializing in experimental and behavioural economics, with a research interest in consumer behaviour, neuroeconomics, and agricultural marketing. This repository showcases my academic and professional journey, research outputs, and leadership contributions.

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Education

• Ph.D. in Food and Resource Economics, University of Florida (2023–Present)
  Graduate Research Assistant | GPA: 3.77/4.00
  Advisor: Dr. Bachir Kassas

• M.S. in Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Georgia (2021–2023)
  Graduate Research Assistant | GPA: 3.89/4.00
  Thesis: Consumer preferences for flavored Cannabidiol (CBD) oil

• B.Sc. in Agriculture, Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal (2015–2019)
  Thesis: Economics of Chhari and Marketable-size Carp Fish in Bara, Nepal

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Research & Publications

Peer-Reviewed Articles

• Adhikari, P. et al. (2019). Economics of Chhari and Marketable-size Carp Fish in Bara, Nepal.
  Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources

• Poudel, M., Adhikari, P., et al. (2020). Economics of Rubber Production in Jhapa District of Nepal.
  Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources

• Patel, S.D., Adhikari, P., et al. (2020). Production and Marketing of Carp Species in Rupandehi, Nepal.
  Malaysian Journal of Halal Research

• Adhikari, P. & Poudel, M. (2020). CRISPR-Cas9 in Agriculture: Applications and Challenges.
  Malaysian Journal of Halal Research

Work in Progress

• Information Treatments Raising Awareness to Improve Consumer Preferences for State-Marketing Programs: The “Fresh from Florida” Case (with Kassas, Chen, Magnier)

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Awards & Scholarships

• Ofelia Anzola Memorial Scholarship, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Florida (2025)
• First place - AEM/GSS Case Study Competition, American and Applied Economics Association (AAEA), Denver, CO (July 27-29, 2025)
• Grinter Fellowship, University of Florida (2023–2024)
• Golden Jubilee Scholarship, Government of India (2016)

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Work Experience

• Graduate Research Assistant, University of Florida (2023–Present)
  Experimental & Behavioural Economics projects under Dr. Bachir Kassas

• Graduate Research Assistant, University of Georgia (2021–2023)
  Consumer behaviour research under Dr. Benjamin Campbell

• Agriculture Extension Officer, Government of Nepal (2020–2021)
  Provided training and support to local farmers in Myagdi and Khotang

• Farm Manager, Firfirey Organics (2020)
  Oversaw organic production practices

• Research Intern, PMAMP Fish Superzone, Nepal (2019)

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Teaching Experience

• Teaching Assistant, UGA – Agribusiness Financial Management (Spring 2023)
• Instructor, Kankali Secondary School, Nepal – Farm Financial Management (2019)

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Leadership & Service

• President, Nepalese Student’s Association, UF (2024–Present)
  Cultural events, budgeting, outreach

• Ph.D. Representative, AE-GSO, UF (2024–Present)
  Bridging faculty and Ph.D. student communication

• Executive Member, Gator Citrus Club, UF (2024–Present)
  Citrus sale events and educational tours

• Sports Coordinator, NSA-UF (2023–2024)
  Organised tournaments and social events

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Technical Skills

• Statistical Software: R, Stata, SAS, Python, Excel
• Survey Tools: Qualtrics, KoboToolbox, i-Motions (in training)
• Languages: Nepali (native), English, Hindi

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Contact

• 📍 1172 McCarty Hall A, Gainesville, FL 32611
• 📧 prabinadhikari@ufl.edu