Allen Peters

Allen Peters is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Connecticut's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He joined UConn after completing his Ph.D. in Economics at the University of British Columbia in 2024. His role includes teaching courses such as ECON 3321/5321 and ECON 3322/5322.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, University of British Columbia, 2018–2024
• M.A. in Economics, University of Victoria, 2017–2018
• M.Sc. in Microengineering, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, 2012–2013
• B.Sc. in Engineering Physics, 2004–2008

Research Interests: Peters' work bridges energy, resource, and environmental economics with industrial organization. He uses structural modeling and machine learning to analyze policy effects on firm behavior and technology adoption, targeting sectors like maritime shipping, agriculture, and electricity. His goal is to identify pathways for accelerating industry transitions to sustainable practices.

No recent articles or scientific awards were listed in the provided information.

Advising & Grants: While no specific advisees or grants are documented here, his research focus suggests ongoing mentorship of students in related fields. He teaches graduate and undergraduate economics courses at UConn.

Labs/Teams: No current labs or research teams are mentioned. Previously, he specialized in micro-fluidic device engineering, though this work is not tied to his current academic role.