Usha Perera

Research Overview

I am a PhD researcher in Economics at Lancaster University, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). My research interests include Labour Economics, Education Economics, Health Economics, and Gender and Development.

My doctoral research examines the implications of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) for employment, wages, and gender inequalities.

Previously, I worked as a Research Officer at the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka, contributing to policy-oriented research in collaboration with international organisations.

I hold an MSc in Economics (Distinction) from the University of Leeds as a Commonwealth Shared Scholar and a BA in Economics (First Class Honours) from the University of Colombo.