Dr. Alexis Grigorieff
Dr. Alexis Grigorieff
Profile
Oxford-trained top-performing economist and award-winning lecturer helping students master complex materials, and achieve top results in a wide range of subjects
- Former full-time lecturer at the University of Oxford and Sciences Po
- Former class teacher at LSE and tutor at Oxford
Dr Grigorieff is an Oxford-trained economist and former lecturer with nearly a decade of teaching experience at leading institutions, including the University of Oxford, the London School of Economics (LSE), and Sciences Po.
He previously served as a full-time Lecturer in Economics at the University of Oxford and Sciences Po and held multiple teaching roles across Oxford, LSE, and Sciences Po, including:
- Stipendiary Lecturer in Economics (St Edmund Hall, Oxford) where he tutored Development Economics, Microeconomics, Econometrics
- He took part in the admission process and final interviews for PPE and E&M students at St Edmund Hall at the University of Oxford
- Class Teacher in the LSE Management and Economics Department (MG205, EC220/EC2C1)
- Graduate Econometrics Lecturer at Oxford
- At Sciences Po he lectured graduate-level econometrics
He holds a DPhil (PhD) and MPhil in Economics from the University of Oxford, both fully funded through highly competitive performance-based scholarships. Prior to this, he achieved the top overall exam performance at Durham University, where he was also awarded the prize for best undergraduate dissertation (93/100).
As a class teacher at LSE, he received several bonuses for outstanding teaching, and he received overwhelmingly positive feedback on his lectures in econometrics for the MSc in Economic and Social History at the University of Oxford.
Moreover, his quantitative background has allowed him to tutor modules in computer science (Python), statistics and data science (R, Stata, Python), as well as machine learning at university level.
A clear, intuitive, and highly effective teaching approach
Dr Grigorieff is widely recognised for his ability to make complex and technical material feel clear, structured, and accessible.
His teaching focuses on:
- Breaking down difficult concepts into simple, intuitive explanations
- Building strong theoretical understanding alongside practical application
- Encouraging active participation and independent thinking
He combines academic rigour with clarity and approachability, helping students feel both challenged and supported. He fosters an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, testing ideas, and developing strong academic independence.
Research
He completed his PhD in economics at the University of Oxford in 2018, in which he examined the links between social comparisons and ethical behaviour. His main research interests are behavioural economics, econometrics, and development economics.
His work has been published in Demography, a top peer-reviewed journal. He can teach in English and French and converse in German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish.
Extensive university-level expertise
Dr Grigorieff has taught across a wide range of subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, including:
- Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
- Econometrics and applied quantitative methods
- Behavioural economics and development economics
- Statistical and data analysis techniques
He has extensive experience supporting students with:
- Exam preparation for demanding university modules
- Coursework and problem sets
- Dissertations and empirical research projects
Recognised excellence in teaching
Throughout his academic career, Dr Grigorieff has received consistently outstanding student feedback, as well as multiple teaching commendations and performance bonuses at LSE.
Students particularly value his:
- Clarity of explanation
- Ability to simplify complex topics
- Engaging and intellectually stimulating teaching style
His lectures at Oxford, particularly in MSc-level econometrics, were recognised for their structure, depth, and accessibility.
A rigorous and results-driven approach
Dr Grigorieff’s lessons are highly structured and goal-oriented, with a strong emphasis on helping students perform at their best in assessments.
He adapts each session to the student’s needs, whether that is:
- Improving exam performance
- Strengthening foundational understanding
- Mastering advanced quantitative material
His approach ensures that students not only understand the material, but can also apply it confidently in exams and academic work.
A Word from Alexis
- Economics
- Econometrics
- Maths
- Economics
- Maths
- Macroeconomics
- Econometrics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Microeconomics
- Ethical & Professional Standards
- Quantitative Methods
- Economics
- Macroeconomics
- Econometrics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Microeconomics
In Their Own Words
I surprised myself by absolutely loving this course. The professor is SUPERB. He was extremely well prepared for each class, with a crystal clear train of thought allowing him to explain the concepts, but also extremely flexible to adapt to our constant questions. He included everyone and made sure we all understood. Additionally, having problem sets throughout the semester was really helpful, because we got almost real-time feedback on our learning, which was reinforced by doing the problem sets. I can’t say enough good things about this class and its instructor. Outstanding!
Dr. Grigorieff goes through the tough concepts and makes it much easier to understand. I only understand what was taught in the lecture after attending the classes.
The professor explained the complex notions in a very understandable way, and he was always ready to elaborate on topics as well as answer every question. I enjoyed his way of teaching as it was exciting and relevant to real-life examples.
Excellent statistics course. As someone who chose to study politics to escape mathematics, I dreaded this course but the teacher made this an excellent experience. Professor Grigorieff explained all the concepts of STATA in a very clear and concise way, and was incredibly patient with the students.
Excellent teacher, great chap!
I think Alexis is very well prepared for the class and has a genuine passion for teaching.
Alexis was great at accommodating for the varying levels of knowledge in the class. We were able to ask questions and never felt like our answers were dumb which gave us the confidence to keep asking questions. He was very approachable and helpful with answering our questions and creating a positive atmosphere.
Finally, a really good class teacher at LSE!
Engaging, smiley, look forward to his classes. One of the best teachers at LSE.
I think he is extremely good at making the classes intellectually stimulating and engaging, and does an excellent job at providing clarity on difficult subjects.
He makes an effort to involve everyone in class. Alexis also places great emphasis on concepts that are important to our study which is really helpful.
The teacher, his teaching style, explained everything very well - overall a great experience, great teaching. THANK YOU!
A professor that inspired me and made me believe in me
Great teacher, very good at simplifying things so we understand.
He is very good at explaining in simple language which helps us to understand better.
This was one of the best courses I had this semester. We were provided with all the learning material and powerpoint presentations in advance and everything was clearly explained.
Begin working with Alexis.
Every Axiom partnership begins with a private consultation. We’ll discuss the student, the objective, and the terms — then compose a bespoke programme of instruction.