Zaydan Ahmed

Senior Economics student at the University of Maryland, graduating in May 2025, seeking an internship in economic research or analysis. Proficient in Python, Stata, and econometrics, with a strong interest in economic history, poverty, inequality, and the environment.

• Food Waste Study, 11/25-12/25, Designed a study to analyze food waste as a result of Little Caesar’s 'Hot n Ready' fast food model in order to determine how much food could be rescued through food rescue programs and what effect such program would have on revenue.
• Positive Displacement Exhaust Turbine, 09/20-01/2021, Designed and prototyped device for converting waste ICE exhaust energy or steam into mechanical work or electricity. Estimated economic benefit of widespread adoption in transportation industries, as well as individual vehicle savings on fuel and emissions. Created diagrams and descriptions for a provisional patent application.
• Generative AI, 08/19, Used Fusion360’s AI generative design tool to design a race car chassis. Used the generative AI to optimize manufacturing costs, weight, and stiffness.