Ian Sue Wing

Ian Sue Wing is a Professor in the Department of Earth & Environment at Boston University, specializing in the economic analysis of energy and environmental policy with a focus on climate change and computational general equilibrium (CGE) modeling. He earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2001 and has conducted extensive research on climate change impacts, energy systems, natural hazards, and policy implications. His work bridges CGE models with econometric and process-based simulations to assess economic consequences of environmental shocks and policy interventions.

His research emphasizes the broader economic impacts of climate change, including agriculture, energy systems, and human health, supported by grants from agencies like the NSF, DOE, and EPA. He has contributed to the IPCC AR5 and the U.S. National Climate Assessment. Key areas of study include wildfire risk, power outage economics, and heat-related health disparities. Wing has advised federal panels and integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address complex environmental challenges.