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Giovanni Zanalda

Professor of the Practice in the Social Science Research Institute
Social Science Research Institute
Duke Box 90312, Durham, NC 27708-0466
Rubenstein Hall - 201 Science Drive, Rm 250, Durham, NC 27708

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of the Practice in the Social Science Research Institute · 2020 - Present Social Science Research Institute, University Institutes and Centers
Professor of the Practice in Economics · 2020 - Present Economics, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Affiliate of the Duke Center for International Development · 2023 - Present Duke Center for International Development, Sanford School of Public Policy

In the News


Published October 29, 2025
Don’t Look Up, Space is Filled With Junk
Published October 13, 2025
Intersecting Perspectives
Published May 6, 2025
Space Symposium Explores the Future of Space Settlements

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Recent Grants


Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program (DDRA)

Institutional SupportPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Department of Education · 2024 - 2026

Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program (DDRA)

Institutional SupportPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Department of Education · 2023 - 2025

Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship Program (DDRA)

Institutional SupportPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Department of Education · 2022 - 2024

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Education, Training & Certifications


Johns Hopkins University · 2008 Ph.D.