Dr. Chijioke Nwosu is an applied development microeconomist with particular interest in health, labour market, poverty, and inequality. His research has examined issues such as socioeconomic inequalities in various health outcomes, the relationship between health and labour force participation, as well as youth unemployment in South Africa. He is currently an associate professor at the University of the Free State, South Africa, and has previously held postdoctoral research positions in South Africa and the United States.