CV
Ph.D. Candidate | Trade Economist | Data-Driven Business Entrepreneur
Profile
Name | Pattawee Puangchit |
ppuangch@purdue.edu | |
CV | Pattawee's CV (Concise PDF Version) |
Summary | Experienced data analyst with 6+ years of expertise in both academic research and the private sector, including global corporations and entrepreneurial ventures. Passionate about applying data-driven insights to international trade, business strategy, and economic policy analysis. Actively seeking roles in international trade, policy consulting, or economic research. |
Work Experience
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2021 - Present Songkhla, Thailand
Co-Founder & Head of Data Analytics
AMATA Production Co., Ltd.
Co-founded a Thai local brand-building company with a registered capital of $300,000 USD, specializing in printing materials, custom apparel, and online marketing solutions.
- Building and managing the company's foundational business database system
- Developing analytics frameworks for business optimization
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2021 - Present West Lafayette, IN, USA
Graduate Research Assistant
Center for Global Trade Analysis (GTAP)
Working under the supervision of Dr. Dominique van der Mensbrugghe and Dr. Erwin Corong.
- Lead analyst for World Bank-funded research on U.S. Trade Policies (Tariff War) using CGE Model
- Lead analyst for Brookings Institute-funded research on USA-Canada-Mexico Trade War using CGE Model
- Contributing to GTAP 11 and 12 Data Base development
- Developing dynamic approaches to model Non-Tariff Measures
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2020 - 2021 Davis, CA, USA
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of California, Davis
Course with Dr. Julian Alston: Welfare Analysis of Agricultural Policies
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2019.01 - 2019.08 Bangkok, Thailand
Market Data Analyst
Unilever Thailand
Participated in the Future Leaders' Program, working with the Food Retail Team (Knorr).
- Utilized data-driven insights from global database such as the Nielsen database to enhance market strategies.
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2018 - 2019 Bangkok, Thailand
Business Data Analyst
True Corporation Public Company Limited
Analyzed business data to support strategic decision-making.
- Conducted market analysis for telecommunications sector
- Developed reporting dashboards for executive decision-making
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2016 - 2018 Bangkok, Thailand
Business Development Specialist
Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Product Improvement Institute, Kasetsart University
Developed and established the brand 'KAPIOKU' for agro-industry commodities, transforming research innovations into market-ready products for the institute.
Education
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2021 - Expected 2025 West Lafayette, IN, USA
Ph.D.
Purdue University
Agricultural Economics
- Specialization: CGE Modeling, Trade Policy, Tariffs, and Non-Tariff Measures
- Advisor: Dr. Dominique van der Mensbrugghe
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2019 - 2021 Davis, CA, USA
M.S.
University of California, Davis
Agricultural and Resource Economics
- Thesis: The Impact of the ASEAN Economic Community on Agricultural Trade
- Advisor: Richard Sexton
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2013 - 2016 Bangkok, Thailand
B.S.
Kasetsart University
Agricultural and Resource Economics
- Graduated summa cum laude
- Valedictorian, Department of Economics
Projects
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2025.01 - Present HARplus - R Package
Published by: CRAN Package
Role: Author and Maintainer
An R package designed to enhance the processing of GEMPACK .HAR and .SL4 files.
- R Package
- GEMPACK
- GTAP
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2025.02 - Present GTAPViz - R Package
Role: Author and Maintainer
An R package for data visualization and automated data extraction from the GTAP static and dynamic models or other GEMPACK-based CGE models.
- R package
- GEMPACK
- GTAP & GTAP-RD
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2025.02 - 2025.03 Analyzing U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs on MENA Using the GTAP Model
Role: Lead Analyst
Commissioned by: World Bank
World Bank–funded project analyzing trade and welfare impacts of U.S. reciprocal tariffs on MENA using the GTAP standard Model.
- CGE Model
- Trade and welfare analysis
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2025.01 - 2025.01 Simulating U.S.–Mexico–Canada Tariffs Using a CGE Model
Role: Lead Analyst
Commissioned by: Brookings Institution
Brookings Institution–funded project simulating 25% U.S. tariffs and evaluating bilateral trade impacts using the GTAP standard model.
- CGE model
- Tariff simulation
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2024.09 - 2025.03 Macroeconomic Impacts of U.S. Trade War Scenarios: A CGE Model Approach
Role: Lead Analyst
Commissioned by: World Bank
World Bank–funded project conducting CGE analysis of global macroeconomic impacts under U.S. trade war scenarios.
- CGE model
- Macroeconomic impact analysis
Publications
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2025 Modeling Tariff and Non-Tariff Measures on ASEAN Region: A Standard GTAP CGE Model
Working paper
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2025 GTAPViz in R: A Program to Streamline and Visualize GTAP Model Results in R
Working paper – Journal of Global Economic Analysis
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2025 Estimating Ad-Valorem Equivalents of Non-Tariff Measures at the Product Level: A Dynamic Structural Gravity Model
Working paper
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2024 Impacts of Non-Tariff Measures on ASEAN Trade: A Dynamic Approach
Conference paper presented at the 27th Annual Conference on Global Economic Analysis, Colorado State University
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2022 Chapter 12.B Disaggregating Labor Payments
Conference Paper, Global Trade, Assistance, and Production: The GTAP 11 Data Base
Data & Programming Skills
Data Processing & Statistical | ||
Expert | R • STATA • VBA • GEMPACK • Python (Data Processing, Automation, Visualization) | |
Advanced | JavaScript (Google Apps Script, Data Processing, Dynamic Web Interaction) • SQL • Matlab • GAMS • Julia • SPSS |
Data Visualization & Interactive Mapping | ||
Advanced | ggplot2 • Matplotlib | |
Intermediate | Folium • Leaflet.js • Plotly |
Web & Markup Technologies | ||
Proficient | HTML • CSS • XML • GeoJSON • Liquid • Jekyll • Markdown |
Expert: 4+ years of usage and real-world applications. Advanced: Good working knowledge with hands-on experience in multiple projects. Proficient: Comfortable with front-end technologies for structuring and styling content. Intermediate: Basic knowledge in dynamic content and templating systems.
Certifications
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2025.03 GTAP Dynamic Short Course Certificate
Center for Global Trade Analysis (GTAP)
Three-month intensive course on Recursive GTAP Dynamic modeling techniques, with a group project focused on trade policy.
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2024.08 31st Annual Short Course in Global Trade Analysis
Center for Global Trade Analysis (GTAP)
Served as an instructor for the Theory and Applications of Computable General Equilibrium Analysis using the GTAP Model.
Honors & Awards
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2019 Anandamahidol Foundation Scholarship
The King and Thai Government
Highly prestigious and fully funded scholarship ($60,000 per year), awarded annually to fewer than six exceptional scholars for graduate studies abroad.
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2013-2017 Mizuho Financial Group Scholarship
Mizuho Financial Group
Awarded $6,000 per year for academic excellence.
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2016 Bhumibol Adulyadej Scholarship
Thai Government
Awarded $1,500 for outstanding academic performance.
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2018 Distinguished Alumni
Kasetsart University Laboratory School
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2017 Valedictorian
Department of Economics, Kasetsart University
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2017 Outstanding Student Awards: Role Model Students
Kasetsart University
Awarded to less than 1% of students who have won all outstanding awards.
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2013-2016 Outstanding Student Awards: Creative and Innovative Student Researchers
Kasetsart University
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2015 Outstanding Student Awards: Behavior and Conduct
Kasetsart University
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2015-2016 Outstanding Student Awards: Social Activists
Kasetsart University
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2014 Charoen Pokphand Group Scholarship
Charoen Pokphand Group
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2016 The 22nd Strategic and Economic Competition (Winner)
Kasetsart University
Project: Consumer Behavioral Analysis for Thai Local Ice Cream.
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2016 National Business Plan Competition (First Runner-up)
Kasetsart University
Project: Business Model for Ecotourism - Travel and Study of Thai Farm Culture.
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2015 National Strategic and Business Analysis Competition (Winner)
Kasetsart University
Project: Cost Analysis of Digital Platforms for Thai Agricultural Commodities.
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2014 National Economics Competition (Winner)
Kasetsart University
Project: Impacts of Technological Development on the Agricultural Market.
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2014 National Economics and Business Plan Competition (First Runner-up)
Thailand Management Association, THA
Project: Economic Impacts and Business Analysis for Thai Royal Projects - A Case Study of Doi Angkhang.
Presentation, Leadership & Service
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2024.07 - 2024.07 New Orleans, USA
Presenter – Case Competition
AAEA Annual Meeting
Presented at the national AAEA competition on technology in small-scale agriculture.
- Case: Moo-ving Forward – Automated Milking System for Small Farms
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2024.06 - 2024.06 Fort Collins, USA
Presenter – Working Paper
27th GTAP Conference
Presented ongoing research on non-tariff measures in ASEAN trade.
- Paper: Impacts of Non-Tariff Measures on ASEAN Trade
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2017 - 2019 Bangkok, Thailand
Head of Young Alumni
Department of Economics and Business School, Kasetsart University
Led alumni engagement initiatives, mentored students, and organized career development programs.
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2017 - 2020 Bangkok, Thailand
Representative Speaker
Kasetsart University
Invited speaker for university events, sharing insights on career development and education reform.
- Topic: 'The Pathway to Success' published on Career Facts Website, Aug 2020.
- Topic: 'Future of Thai Educational System and Online Classes' presented at the Kasetsart University Executive Conference, June 2020.
- Topic: 'Inspiring High-School Students to Excel' presented at the Kasetsart University Laboratory School Annual Meeting (2017, 2018, 2019).
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2016.12 - 2016.12 Bangkok, Thailand
Presenter – Research
22nd Economic Analysis Conference
Presented student research at a national economic forum.
- Topic: Consumer Behavior in Thai Ice Cream Market
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2015 - 2016 Bangkok, Thailand
President of Student Association
Department of Economics, Kasetsart University
Led the student association in organizing academic and extracurricular activities, fostering student engagement, and representing student interests.
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2014.06 - 2014.06 Bangkok, Thailand
Presenter – Research
50th TMA Competitiveness Conference
Presented case study on royal project business impact at a national conference.
- Topic: Business Impact of Thai Royal Projects – Doi Angkhang Case
Specializations & Interests
Research & Policy Analysis | |
CGE Modeling | |
International Trade Policies | |
Tariff and Non-tariff Analysis | |
Structural Gravity Models |
Business & Consulting | |
Data-Driven Decision Making | |
FMCG | |
Technology in Business | |
Stock Market | |
Cryptocurrency |
Language
Thai | |
Native speaker |
English | |
Fluent |
References
Dominique van der Mensbrugghe, Ph.D. | |
Research Professor, Agricultural Economics, Purdue University, Former Director of GTAP – PhD Research Advisor |
Erwin Corong, Ph.D. | |
Principal Research Economist and Associate Director, Center for Global Trade Analysis, Purdue University – PhD Research Advisor |
Richard Sexton, Ph.D. | |
Distinguished Professor, Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of California, Davis – M.S. Research Advisor |
Nuchanata Mungkung, Ph.D. | |
Vice President for Finance and Asset Management, Kasetsart University; Former Dean of Agricultural and Resource Economics – Served as Bachelor’s Dean during my tenure as President of the Student Association |