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Fernando DePaolis is a Professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS), where he has been teaching since 2001. He holds administrative roles including Assistant Dean, Program Chair, and President of the Faculty Senate, and serves as a senior researcher at the MIIS Center for the Blue Economy. His expertise spans quantitative policy analysis, sustainable urban systems, and coastal management.
His educational credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Urban Planning from the University of California-Los Angeles
- MA in Urban Planning/International Development from the University of Kansas
- Advanced Diploma in Architecture from the National University of San Juan, Argentina
Professor DePaolis's research centers on Economic Development, Regional Economics, and Spatial Statistics & Econometrics, with applied focus on Climate Change Mitigation, Urban Sustainability, and Blue Economy systems. His work bridges environmental policy, data analytics, and economic inequality, emphasizing solutions for urban-water interfaces and climate-resilient coastal communities. He integrates advanced modeling techniques with real-world policy challenges, particularly in developing contexts.
His scholarly publications (2002-2005) reveal consistent focus on international trade dynamics, industrial geography, and development pathways. Key patterns include analysis of NAFTA's secondary economic effects, OECD/EU industrial location determinants, and Bangladesh's development challenges. These works demonstrate methodological rigor in spatial econometrics while addressing policy-relevant questions about trade agreements, regional disparities, and sustainable development.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Fulbright-LASPAU scholar
Through directed studies (GIPD 8698, IPMG 8698) and graduate course supervision, he mentors students in policy analytics and environmental economics. His administrative leadership in program development and faculty governance reflects institutional impact beyond research. Current projects examine nature-based solutions for urban heat islands, as highlighted in his 2024 analysis of America's greenest cities.
As senior researcher at the Center for the Blue Economy, he leads interdisciplinary teams investigating coastal resilience, ocean policy, and sustainable urban-water relationships, with fieldwork extending to California's Monterey Bay region and global case studies.
