Hi, I’m Hélène Van Dyck, a PhD economist specializing in micro and macroeconomics, econometrics, and causal inference. I design and analyze randomized controlled trials, work with large administrative and survey datasets, and publish rigorous research with a focus on practical policy evaluation. As a freelancer and former postdoc at HEC Lausanne, I teach statistics and econometrics, lead teams on research projects, and apply ML-driven causal methods to public policy questions. I value collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and delivering high-quality results under tight timelines.

Hélène Van Dyck

Hi, I’m Hélène Van Dyck, a PhD economist specializing in micro and macroeconomics, econometrics, and causal inference. I design and analyze randomized controlled trials, work with large administrative and survey datasets, and publish rigorous research with a focus on practical policy evaluation. As a freelancer and former postdoc at HEC Lausanne, I teach statistics and econometrics, lead teams on research projects, and apply ML-driven causal methods to public policy questions. I value collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and delivering high-quality results under tight timelines.

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Hi, I’m Hélène Van Dyck, a PhD economist specializing in micro and macroeconomics, econometrics, and causal inference. I design and analyze randomized controlled trials, work with large administrative and survey datasets, and publish rigorous research with a focus on practical policy evaluation.

As a freelancer and former postdoc at HEC Lausanne, I teach statistics and econometrics, lead teams on research projects, and apply ML-driven causal methods to public policy questions. I value collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and delivering high-quality results under tight timelines.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Post-Doctoral Researcher / Junior Research Associate at HEC Lausanne
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Designed, implemented, and analyzed randomized controlled trials in collaboration with Swiss employment agencies. Analyzed large administrative, survey, and behavioral datasets using causal inference techniques. Managed and trained a team of 10; produced final evaluation reports.
Hydraulic Engineer at SCE, Martinique
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010
Worked on projects related to river management, flood prevention, and drinking water and wastewater networks.
Hydraulic Engineer at Société du Canal de Provence, Aix-en-Provence
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Managed irrigation network projects.
Freelance Economist & Public Policy Evaluation Specialist at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Freelancing in economics, statistics, and public policy evaluation. Delivering lectures; maintaining an active publication pipeline; developing expertise in ML and causal ML.

Education

PhD in Economics at École Polytechnique, Paris
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Master's Degree in Economics at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Engineering degree in Hydraulics at ENSEEIHT, Toulouse
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Valedictorian, Master’s Program in Economics
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025
Selective preparatory classes
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Other