About
Ruiqing Miao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology at Auburn University's College of Agriculture. She specializes in agricultural economics, environmental policy, and climate change adaptation. Her research focuses on the intersection of agricultural practices, policy interventions, and sustainable resource management. She holds a position at 208B Comer Hall, Auburn University, AL 36849, and can be reached at rzm0050@auburn.edu. Her work addresses topics such as bioenergy crop economics, food waste reduction, and the environmental impacts of agricultural policies.
Research Interests: Dr. Miao's research emphasizes climate change adaptation strategies in agriculture, the economic implications of renewable energy integration (e.g., agrivoltaics), and policy evaluation for sustainable development. She explores how agricultural practices affect water quality, carbon sequestration, and labor productivity under changing climatic conditions. Her studies also analyze the role of government programs like the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and crop insurance subsidies in shaping land use and environmental outcomes.
Recent Trends in Publications: Her recent work highlights the distributional impacts of climate policies, the cost-effectiveness of conservation programs, and the behavioral economics of food waste. She has examined how payment structures can incentivize low-carbon bioenergy production and mitigate risks for farmers adopting new technologies. Her articles often bridge disciplinary gaps between economics, environmental science, and policy analysis.
Awards & Grants: While no specific awards are listed, her prolific publication record indicates sustained research excellence. She has likely secured grants related to USDA agricultural research initiatives and environmental policy studies.
Lab & Collaborations: Dr. Miao's lab focuses on applied economic analysis of agricultural systems, with projects involving interdisciplinary teams from engineering, ecology, and policy fields. She collaborates with institutions like the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station and the USDA Economic Research Service.
