Dr. Olga Kiuila is a senior researcher at the Faculty of Economic Sciences of the University of Warsaw , Poland. She specializes in environmental and energy economics with a focus on computational general equilibrium (CGE) modeling. Education: Terminal degree from Warsaw Ecological Economic Centre (1996) Research Interests center on climate policy analysis, carbon taxation, emission abatement technologies, and the intersection of trade and environmental policies. Her work frequently employs CGE models to simulate economic impacts of environmental regulations. Published Trends show consistent focus on dynamic economic modeling, carbon pricing mechanisms, and energy transition strategies. She has extensively modeled emission abatement costs and climate policy spillovers across Central European economies. Collaborations include work with notable researchers like Thomas F. Rutherford, Anil Markandya, and Milan Ščasný. Her career spans over two decades of contributions to computable economic modeling and environmental policy analysis.
Alan V. Deardorff is the John W. Sweetland Professor of International Economics and Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan, holding dual affiliations with the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and the Department of Economics. His research focuses on international trade theory and policy, comparative advantage, globalization dynamics, and economic welfare. He has authored the widely used Glossary of International Economics and contributed to foundational studies on trade agreements, rules of origin, and the effects of protectionism. Deardorff's work bridges theoretical analysis and policy application, addressing topics such as trade diversion, digital trade, and post-pandemic economic recovery. He has advised on free trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and explored implications of military expenditure reductions. His career includes extensive academic service, including editorial roles in journals and mentorship of students through the University of Michigan's economics and public policy programs. Educational background includes advanced training in economics, though specific degree details are not provided in the text. His research spans over four decades, with publications in leading economic journals and contributions to policy discussions. Notably, his analysis of exempted sectors in FTAs and the Michigan Model for global trade simulations highlight his quantitative expertise. Deardorff's writings also delve into sensitive sectors, trade creation/diversion, and the interplay between trade policies and labor standards. His professional network includes collaborations with institutions like the World Bank and the Peterson Institute, though specific grants or labs are not detailed here. The Travels of a Trade Economist book documents his global engagement with economic policy challenges in regions like Asia, Europe, and Latin America. While no explicit awards are listed, his influence is evident through scholarly citations and policy impact.
Dr. Dorothee Flaig is a Researcher at the University of Hohenheim's International Agricultural Trade and Food Security Department (490b) since 2018. She teaches at both master and bachelor levels and conducts independent research focusing on climate-related policies, sustainable agricultural production, and food security in Africa. Her work employs computable general equilibrium (CGE) models to analyze trade-offs between SDGs and evaluate policy impacts. Key competencies include single-country and global CGE modeling, with a focus on global value chains (GVCs) and migration studies. Education: PhD in Agricultural Sciences (University of Hohenheim, 2014), specializing in CGE modeling of labor mobility in Palestine-Israel. M.Sc. equivalent in Economics with a focus on international trade and developing country agricultural economies. Previous Roles: 5 years at OECD (2013–2018) developing global trade CGE models and analyzing trade restrictions. Research assistant at Hohenheim (2009–2013) focusing on Palestinian-Israeli labor market integration. Research Interests: Climate policies, food security, migration in Africa, and the economic implications of trade policies. Her work bridges theoretical modeling (CGE) with real-world policy analysis, particularly in developing countries. Current Projects: Leading the StEPPFoS EU-AU partnership project (2024–2027) to enhance evidence-based agri-food policies in Africa. Co-leads research on destination-based carbon pricing impacts in India (ERCST-funded, 2025). Grants and Collaborations: European Commission Horizon Europe funding, UNFCCC, and partnerships with institutions like Wageningen University, FARA, and CSIR.
Oluwasola Omoju serves as an Economist and Senior Research Fellow at Nigeria's National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), providing specialized research and technical support to the Nigerian parliament. His expertise spans energy and climate policy, public financial management, and Africa-focused trade policy, with significant contributions to macroeconomic modeling and applied development economics. He holds a doctorate in Applied (Energy) Economics from Xiamen University, China, establishing his academic foundation in energy-economic systems analysis. Dr. Omoju's research concentrates on the critical intersection of climate and trade policies within African contexts, utilizing advanced macroeconomic modeling techniques including Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) frameworks. His work examines real-world policy impacts such as the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on African economies, emphasizing sustainable development pathways for the continent. He has spearheaded major international collaborations including the European Investment Bank/Global Development Network assessment of Africa's Energy Guarantee Facility, Partnership for Economic Policy work on Nigeria's Renewable Energy Policy, and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa initiatives on Digital Trade Regulatory Integration and greening the AfCFTA's Digital Trade Protocol.
Jonathan L. Gifford is a Professor at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government and an Affiliate Faculty Member in the Sid and Reva Dewberry Department of Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering. He directs the Center for Infrastructure Public-Private Partnership Policy, supporting research, education, and outreach on P3s and alternative infrastructure delivery methods. His expertise spans infrastructure policy, finance, planning, and institutional frameworks. Ph.D., Civil Engineering (Transportation), University of California, Berkeley M.S., Civil Engineering (Transportation), University of California, Berkeley B.S., Civil Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University His research focuses on public-private partnerships, transportation finance, asset management, and intelligent transportation systems. He has led numerous studies on P3 performance, risk sharing, value for money, and policy design, contributing to federal and state-level decision-making. His work emphasizes institutional innovation, governance, and the socioeconomic impacts of infrastructure investment. His recent publications explore trends in P3 renegotiations, tolling strategies, bankruptcy in transportation projects, and the role of P3s in climate adaptation. These works reflect a strong emphasis on empirical analysis, policy evaluation, and comparative studies across U.S. and international contexts. Fenwick Fellowship, George Mason University (1991–1992) Summer Research Award, Graduate School, George Mason University (1991) Who’s Who in American Science and Engineering (1999) National Associate, National Research Council of the National Academies (2008–, lifetime) Gifford has advised numerous graduate students and led major research grants from USDOT, VDOT, and other agencies. He is actively involved in training programs for public officials and has presented at international forums including the World Bank and OECD. He contributes to academic leadership through service on TRB committees and as a frequent keynote speaker. He is affiliated with research centers such as the Mid-Atlantic Center for Integrated Asset Management (CIAMTIS) and leads collaborative teams on infrastructure resilience, procurement innovation, and multimodal planning. His work continues to shape policy and practice in transportation infrastructure delivery.
Peter Forsyth is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Monash University, Faculty of Business and Economics. His research focuses on applied microeconomics with specializations in transport economics, air transport, tourism economics, and the economic impacts of climate change policies. He is actively involved in academic publishing, editorial work, and policy-relevant research. Research Interests: His primary research areas include the economics of air transport and tourism, airport regulation, pricing models, climate change impacts on aviation and tourism, and economic modeling using CGE and Tourism Satellite Accounts (TSAs). He has extensively studied the economic benefits of tourism, special events, and aviation liberalization. His work often integrates policy analysis with empirical modeling to assess regulatory and environmental impacts. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2000–2009) show a strong focus on tourism economics, particularly price competitiveness, yield measurement, and economic impact assessment. He frequently collaborates with L. Dwyer and others, employing advanced modeling techniques such as CGE and TSA frameworks. His work bridges academic research and practical policy applications, especially in Australian and international contexts. Scientific Recognition: While no formal awards are listed, Forsyth serves on scientific committees for air transport conferences and is an Associate Editor for journals in his field, indicating peer recognition. He has contributed to major handbooks and edited volumes on transport and tourism economics. Advising and Grants: Although specific students are not listed, his extensive collaborative research, particularly through the Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre, suggests advisory and team leadership roles. He has co-authored numerous government and industry reports, indicating involvement in funded research projects and policy consulting. Labs and Research Teams: Forsyth is closely associated with the Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre (STCRC), where he has contributed to multiple reports on tourism yield, carbon footprint, and economic impacts. His research is often conducted in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, focusing on regional and national tourism policy development.
Doris Oberdabernig is a Professor of Economics with a focus on Environmental Economics at the University of Innsbruck's Department of Public Finance within the Faculty of Economics and Statistics . She coordinates the affiliated Research Center «Innsbruck Decision Sciences» and leads a research team comprising Patrick Tomberger and Linh Nguyen. Her work emphasizes quantitative methods such as econometrics, computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling, and applied policy analysis. Her research interests center on environmental and energy economics, particularly methane and carbon footprint analysis, global supply chain integration, and sustainability metrics. She has contributed to studies on emission convergence, European Union energy policies, and the link between economic growth and environmental impacts. Her work frequently employs panel data methodologies and Bayesian structural models. Notable publications include analyses of methane emission patterns across nations, energy trade networks, and the environmental implications of global value chains. She has also addressed socioeconomic topics like educational mobility of migrants, IMF lending dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa, and welfare policy impacts on immigration attitudes. Dr. Oberdabernig is affiliated with the Institute of Public Finance and maintains an active profile in research seminars and academic service. Her research combines rigorous quantitative approaches with policy relevance, addressing pressing issues in climate change mitigation, sustainable development, and global economic integration.
Timothy Nadreau is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology at the University of Idaho, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. His work bridges academic research and applied economic policy, with strong affiliations in agricultural economics, regional development, and economic modeling. Ph.D., Washington State University, 2018 M.S., University of Idaho, 2011 B.S., University of Idaho, 2006 His research interests include economic modeling techniques, market structures, agricultural regulations, monetary policy, international trade, industrial organization, and regional development. He applies these to real-world policy issues such as carbon taxation, irrigation shortages, and agribusiness impacts. His publications reflect a strong focus on computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling, social accounting matrices (SAMs), and regional economic impact analysis. Themes across his work include policy evaluation, welfare distribution, and sustainable agricultural systems. He has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. Timothy Nadreau has advised or collaborated on impact studies for state organizations and industries. He previously served as managing editor of the Washington Agribusiness: Status and Outlook report, distributed to state policymakers. His professional experience includes leadership roles in economic consulting, particularly in assessing public investment in higher education. While no specific lab or research team is named, his work is closely tied to applied economic modeling and regional policy analysis, likely involving collaborative research with state agencies and agricultural stakeholders.
Gözde Erhan is an Associate Professor at Bogazici University's Department of International Trade, with expertise in financial markets, risk management, and stochastic modeling. She has held leadership roles, including Department Chair (2017-2019), and previously served as Assistant Professor and Research Assistant at Bogazici University and other institutions. PhD in Finance , Bogazici University (1999-2006) MBA , Bogazici University (1997-1999) BS in Mathematics , Koc University (1993-1997) Her research focuses on financial risk, oil-stock market interactions, agricultural risk modeling, and sustainable investment. Recent works analyze economic policy uncertainty in tourism firms, unorthodox monetary policy effects, and extreme dependencies in regional wheat yields using stochastic CGE models. She has contributed to 15+ publications spanning financial markets, risk modeling, and sustainability. Grants include TUBITAK (215K066) and Bogazici University BAP projects on climate change impacts in Turkish agriculture and financial dependencies. She has taught undergraduate courses like Financial Accounting, Risk and Insurance, and graduate courses in International Financial Management.
Professor Volker Clausen is a distinguished academic specializing in International Economic Relations at the University of Duisburg-Essen's Faculty of Business and Economics. Holding a full professorship since 2001 (initially at University of Essen, then at University of Duisburg-Essen since 2003), he has established himself as an expert in monetary economics within open economies and European integration. His educational background includes a Diploma in Economics (1987) and Master of Science in Economics (1988) from the London School of Economics and Political Science, followed by a Dr. sc. pol. (1992) and Dr. habil. sc. pol. (1999) from the University of Kiel. His professional journey began as a Research Assistant at the University of Kiel (1988-1999), included a position as Acting Chair at the University of Bonn (2000), and a Visiting Assistant Professorship at Indiana University (2000-2001). Professor Clausen's research primarily focuses on international economic relations with special emphasis on monetary macroeconomics of open economies, econometric models of the monetary sector, and international financial markets. His work consistently addresses the complexities of asymmetric monetary transmission within the European Monetary Union, oil price dynamics, economic policy uncertainty, and the economic implications of political decisions like Brexit. His research often employs sophisticated modeling techniques including Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) frameworks to analyze policy impacts. Throughout his career, Professor Clausen has held numerous significant academic leadership positions including Dean of the Faculty of Economics (2012-2016), Vice Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics (2016-2020), and currently serves as Vice Dean for Research (2023-2024). He chairs the University Commission for Development Planning and Finance since November 2022 and is actively involved in the Committee for International Economic Theory and Policy of Verein für Socialpolitik, having served as its chair from 2011-2015. His research has been presented at numerous international conferences and institutions including MIT, Johns Hopkins University, and Georgetown University. He has conducted research stays at prestigious institutions such as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Deutsche Bundesbank, and the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies. Professor Clausen is a member of the American Economic Association and actively participates in academic service through editorial boards and appointment committees.
Dr. Prakash Pathak is a Lecturer in Economics at the University of Strathclyde. His research focuses on development economics, applied microeconometrics, and climate economics, with a particular emphasis on computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling and disaster economic impacts. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (Goethe University of Frankfurt am Main, 2015–2022) Research visit at Princeton University (March–July 2024) His work examines the intersection of climate change adaptation, agricultural productivity, and regional economic resilience. Current projects include analyzing labor market dynamics post-disaster using a CGE model framework. Key research themes extracted from publications: Climate-induced crop yield shocks and economic losses Post-disaster livelihood reconstruction Development aid allocation in unequal societies Equilibrium modeling of agricultural economies
Assoc. Prof. Dr. İzzet ARI is a faculty member at Ankara Social Sciences University's Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Energy Economics and Management (Interdisciplinary) since 2019. He previously served as a part-time lecturer at Hacettepe University (2019) and Middle East Technical University (2016-2019). His academic journey includes a PhD in Earth System Sciences (2015) and dual master's degrees from Middle East Technical University (2010) and University of Sussex (2013). BSc: Environmental Engineering, Middle East Technical University (2005) MSc: Environmental Engineering, Middle East Technical University (2010) MSc: Climate Change and Policy, University of Sussex (2013) PhD: Earth System Sciences, Middle East Technical University (2015) His research focuses on Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Policy with specific interests in carbon pricing , green economy , and climate-finance nexus . Recent publications analyze Turkey's deep decarbonization pathways, EU energy security challenges post-Ukraine conflict, and ESG tools for climate finance. Scientific contributions include: Best Paper Award (Sustainable Development Solutions Network, 2020) Certificate of Appreciation from UN Economic and Social Council President (2016) Multilateral recognition for climate negotiations participation since 2007 He has supervised 10+ graduate students in energy economics, climate policy, and risk management, and contributed to 7+ TÜBA/TÜBİTAK-funded projects including Paris Agreement Implementation and Low Carbon Transport Systems . His work bridges environmental engineering with policy analysis, reflecting interdisciplinary expertise.
Pedro Afonso Fernandes is a Research Fellow at the CUBE – Católica Lisbon Research Unit in Business & Economics and a Senior Economist at the NECEP – Católica Lisbon Forecasting Lab since 2013. His interdisciplinary work bridges Economics , Data Analysis , and Urban Planning , with expertise in computational methods, econometrics, and forecasting. PhD in Urban Planning (Lusófona University) MSc in Economics (NOVA School of Business and Economics) MSc in Urban and Regional Planning (Technical University of Lisbon) BSc in Economics (NOVA University Lisbon) His research focuses on Business Cycles , Forecasting (including GDP nowcasting), Logic Programming (Prolog), and Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Models , with applications to Water Sustainability , Regional Development , and Urban Economics . Recent work integrates Space Syntax with Machine Learning for predictive urban analysis. Key trends in his publications include water resource management (e.g., São Francisco River Basin), economic forecasting (GDP, business cycles), and computational urbanism (Space Syntax + Prolog/ML). He also explores lifelong skill certification and its labor market impacts. Best GDP Forecaster - Portugal (2018, 2020) At NECEP, he develops R-based forecasting models for Portugal’s economy and contributes to quarterly newsletters. He has designed tools for traffic forecasting (BRISA), financial plan modeling (tourist resorts), and socioeconomic assessments (e.g., EuroPACE project). His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals , particularly in Education and Water Sustainability .
Karl W. Steininger is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Graz, specializing in environmental economics, international trade, and transport policy. He actively contributes to research in computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling, biomass energy, and sustainable development. Institution: University of Graz Research Focus: Environmental Economics, International Economics, Transport Economics, CGE Analysis His recent work (2002) examines environmentally sustainable transport, foreign trade impacts of road pricing, and economic growth-transport linkages. Earlier studies (2001–1997) explore biomass energy applications, car-sharing behavior, and cross-sectoral environmental policy effects. Key methodologies include CGE modeling, empirical preference analysis, and policy simulation. Collaborations span institutions like the OECD and Austrian ministries, with co-authors such as B. Friedl, F. Breuss, and K. Farmer.
Professor Janine Dixon serves as Director of the Centre of Policy Studies (CoPS) at Victoria University, where she leads economic modeling research focused on Australian economy-wide models and labor market forecasting. She has directed the Victoria University Employment Forecasting project since 2013, providing baseline economic forecasts used by government agencies across Australia. Director, Centre of Policy Studies (2014-present) Senior Research Fellow, Centre of Policy Studies, Monash University (2007-2014) Research Officer, Australian Bureau of Statistics (1997-2002) Professor Dixon holds a PhD from the University of Dublin, Trinity College (2006) and a Bachelor of Economics with First Class Honours from Monash University (1997). Her academic journey reflects a strong foundation in economic theory combined with practical statistical experience. Her research expertise centers on Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modeling , particularly applied to labor market analysis and policy evaluation. As Director of CoPS, she oversees the development and application of economic models including MMRF and TERM, which are used to analyze tax policies, environmental regulations, and regional economic impacts. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy applications for government and industry clients. Recent publications demonstrate her focus on contemporary economic challenges including tax reform, housing policy, climate change impacts, and labor market dynamics. Her research consistently addresses policy-relevant questions with rigorous economic modeling approaches. Supervises PhD students in economic modeling Leads consultancy projects for government agencies Develops economic forecasting tools used nationally Professor Dixon actively contributes to public discourse through media engagement, translating complex economic modeling into accessible insights for policymakers and the general public. Her leadership at CoPS positions the center as a key resource for evidence-based economic policy analysis in Australia.
