I am a Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics at Miami University in Ohio. I received my PhD in Economics from Louisiana State University in August 2025.

I specialize in Labor Economics with a particular focus on the Economics of Immigration and regional labor market dynamics. My research examines how historical immigration-driven regional shifts and contemporary immigration policies affect workers, industries, and firms across local economies. I integrate applied microeconometric methods with survey, administrative, and proprietory data to advance academic understanding and provide insights for policymaking.

At Miami, I teach introductory macroeconomics and continue to advance my research agenda.

Recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Economics, LSU (2024).

I am on the 2025-2026 job market.

Contact Information

Email: zeynalm@miamioh.edu