Mesay’s research investigates how contextual factors, informational cues, and individual differences influence decision-making in the use of medicines. His work also explores the application of big data analytics and machine learning to understand and optimize healthcare consumption patterns and service delivery.
CV
PhD (University of South Eastern Norway, Norway)
Thesis title; 'Causal attribution and perseverance on health remedies'
- Principal supervisor: Professor Kåre Sandvik, USN School of Business
- Associate supervisor: Professor Luk Warlop, BI Norwegian Business School
- First opponent: Professor Caroline Goukens-Mertens, Maastricht University
- Second opponent: Professor Vesna Žabkar, Ljubljana University
- Chair: Professor Einar Breivik, NHH Norwegian School of Economics / USN School of Business
PhD internship (Cornell University, USA)
- Mentor: Professor Thomas Gilovich
Msc (Molde university college, Norway)
- Supervisor; Associate professor Bjørn Jæger
Bpharm (Jimma University, Ethiopia)