Syed Rafsan Ali is a young researcher, presently working as a Research Associate at RAPID. Prior to joining RAPID, he gained experience as a Research Assistant at the Centre for Urban Studies and Sustainable Development (CUSSD). In various research projects, he adeptly utilized remote sensing technology to investigate growth convergence. His research interests include regional economic development, energy economics, and impact evaluations. He received his Bachelor of Social Science in Economics from East West University, Bangladesh.