Juan Camilo Castillo

Juan Camilo Castillo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Pennsylvania, focusing on Industrial Organization, Microeconomic Theory, and Market Design. His work bridges theoretical insights with real-world applications in digital platforms, urban transportation, and public health economics.

• Ph.D., Economics, Stanford University (2020)
• M.S., Economics, Universidad de Los Andes (2013)
• B.S., Physics and Industrial Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes (2012)

Castillo's research spans two primary domains:

• Online platforms and digital economy (e.g., market power in web search, service quality in ride-hailing)
• Market design for social challenges (e.g., vaccine distribution, drug market violence)

Recent publications examine platform competition in web search, surge pricing impacts, and pandemic response strategies. His methodological approach combines field experiments, econometric modeling, and network analysis.