Jane Torbert

Jane Torbert is a Research Fellow and PhD candidate in Economics at the University of Leipzig, supervised by Professor Melanie Krause. She joined the university in August 2022 after completing her MSc in Economics at the University of Hamburg. Her professional background includes roles as a Research Assistant in Environmental Economics at the University of Hamburg and as a Bilingual Editor at Palmer Hargreaves.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Economics (Minor: Mathematics), Birmingham-Southern College (2010–2014)
• Master of Science in Economics, University of Hamburg (2019–2022)
• PhD candidate in Economics, University of Leipzig (2022–present)

Research Focus: Jane's work integrates ecological economics, sustainable urban development, and quantitative methods. She investigates climate policy tools (e.g., carbon pricing), zero-waste strategies in cities, and regenerative agriculture's role in carbon sequestration. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges economics with ecology, geology, and biology to address anthropogenic environmental impacts.

Awards: No scientific awards are documented.

Professional Activities: She continues as a Research Assistant for Professor Grischa Perino at the University of Hamburg alongside her PhD studies. No advising roles, grants, or lab affiliations are reported.