Dawit Guta

Dawit Guta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), where he contributes to research and graduate supervision in Development Economics. His academic affiliations span multiple institutions, including the University of British Columbia, Addis Ababa University, the University of Bonn, and Ambo University, reflecting a strong international academic background.

Education:

• PhD in Development Economics, University of Bonn, Germany
• MSc, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
• BA, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Dawit Guta's research focuses on energy and environmental economics, resource economics, and development economics. His work explores household energy demand, energy transition, welfare impacts, national energy system modelling, and energy security at micro and macro levels. He has conducted empirical studies in developing regions including Ethiopia, India, and Chile, and is currently investigating firm productivity in the Canadian forest sector and sustainable aviation fuel. His research also addresses transportation, environmental pollution, bio-energy, and climate change.

Dawit's scientific expertise lies in interdisciplinary economic analysis related to sustainability and development, with a methodological emphasis on empirical modeling and policy evaluation. Although no publications are listed in the provided text, his research areas suggest strong engagement with energy policy, environmental valuation, and economic development.

Scientific Awards:

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Dawit Guta actively supervises graduate students in the MA Development Economics program at UNBC. He has previously held teaching and research roles including Postdoctoral Researcher and Teaching Fellow at the University of British Columbia, Assistant Professor at Addis Ababa University’s College of Development Studies, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Development Research (University of Bonn), and Lecturer at Ambo University. These roles demonstrate a consistent trajectory in academic mentorship and research leadership. There is no mention of external grants, but his research scope implies potential involvement in funded projects related to energy and sustainability.

Labs and Research Teams:

While no specific lab or research group is named, Dawit Guta is integrated into the economics research community at UNBC with a focus on sustainable development and energy systems. His collaborative history with institutions like UBC and the University of Bonn suggests active participation in broader research networks focused on development and environmental economics.