About Nesta

Nesta is an innovation foundation. For us, innovation means turning bold ideas into reality and changing lives for the better. We use our expertise, skills and funding in areas where there are big challenges facing society.

Ryu Matsuura

Ryu is a researcher for Nesta's healthy life mission.

Before joining Nesta, Ryu completed a PhD in Economics at Northwestern University. His research interest lies at the intersection of economic growth and political economy, with a specific focus on how economic shocks would affect political systems in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. 

Previously, Ryu worked as a Research Associate at Development Data Lab, where he cleaned and analysed large-scale administrative datasets in India.

Outside work, Ryu enjoys watching and playing rugby, as well as cooking dishes from around the world.