Muhammad Putra

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Research Associate, J-PAL Southeast Asia

Muhammad Putra is a Research Associate at J-PAL Southeast Asia. In this role, he works on projects related to the Inclusive Financial Innovation Initiative (IFII) and urban transportation.

Prior to joining J-PAL, Putra was a Research Assistant at several research centers within Universitas Gadjah Mada, supporting projects on energy, climate, willingness to pay, insurance, and regional development.

Putra holds a Bachelor’s degree in economics from Universitas Gadjah Mada. His undergraduate thesis explored the link between air pollution and mental health in Indonesia.