Gilbert Kollenbach

Gilbert Kollenbach is a Lecturer in the School of Economics at the University of East Anglia (UEA), where he contributes to the Environment, Resources and Conflict research group. He holds a PhD from the University of Hagen and previously worked at the University of Hagen and the University of Siegen before joining UEA.

His educational background includes:

• Doctor of Social Science, University of Hagen (2012), thesis: 'Growth with a ceiling on the stock of emissions'
• Diplom-Volkswirt (M.Sc. equivalent), University of Cologne (2007), thesis: 'The simulation of the business tax system in Germany'

Gilbert's research centers on environmental and natural resource economics, with a focus on climate change, economic growth under environmental constraints, and international environmental agreements. He applies dynamic optimization models to study unilateral climate policies, political economy dynamics, and the role of technological spillovers in cooperation. His work bridges theoretical economics with practical policy design.

His recent publications (2022–2023) span key topics such as supply- versus demand-side climate policies, investment lags in treaty participation, and the strategic implications of 'black technology' in environmental agreements. These works appear in leading journals like The Economic Journal, Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, and Environmental and Resource Economics, reflecting a strong trend toward policy-relevant theoretical modeling in climate economics.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Award of the Sparkasse Hagen for outstanding PhD thesis (2013)
• Research Prize of the University of Hagen (2024, shared)

Gilbert actively supervises PhD students and collaborates with economists such as Thomas Eichner and Mark Schopf. He has been involved in numerous academic activities, including presentations at the SURED Conference, IIPF Congress, EAERE Conference, and AWEEE Workshop. While no formal grants are listed, his sustained research output and external collaborations indicate active funding engagement. He maintains a research associate position at the University of Hagen until August 2024.

He is affiliated with the Environment, Resources and Conflict research group at UEA, which fosters interdisciplinary work on sustainability, resource use, and policy design. His ongoing participation in major environmental economics conferences underscores his integration into the global research network in this field.