Andreas Kontoleon

Professor Andreas Kontoleon, affiliated with the University of Cambridge and the Department of Land Economy, is a leading scholar in Environmental Economics and Public Policy. His research spans climate change economics, biodiversity conservation, behavioral economics, and environmental regulation. He teaches graduate courses on Environmental Economics fundamentals and policy assessment, alongside undergraduate classes on environmental law and policy.

• Key Research Areas: Environmental regulation, climate change mitigation (carbon offsets, clean energy), biodiversity economics, health/environmental interactions, social networks, and methodological debates in economics.
• Recent Work: Focuses on carbon credit transparency, air pollution effects, and conservation program evaluation using experimental and field data.

PhD Students: Supervises current candidates like Jeremy Marand and Nadia Rehman, while recent graduates include Dr. Paul Lohmann and Dr. Benedict Probst. His scientific contributions emphasize empirical policy analysis, with over 15 recent publications addressing climate, health, and conservation challenges.