Julian Wichert

Dr. Julian Wichert is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) at Leibniz University Hannover. He holds a PhD in Economics from Leibniz University Hannover and has conducted research at UC San Diego. His academic background includes a Master's in Economics from LMU Munich and a Bachelor's in Philosophy & Economics from Bayreuth University.

• PhD: 2019-2025, Leibniz University Hannover
• MSc: 2016-2019, LMU Munich
• Bachelor: 2012-2016, Bayreuth University

His research focuses on Development Economics, Environmental Economics, and Geospatial Data Analysis. Notable projects include studying drought impacts on skill formation in developing countries and analyzing the effects of weather shocks on public health in Thailand. He also explores environmental inequalities linked to historical lending practices in the U.S. and the resilience of global shipping networks to climate events.

Teaching includes courses on Health and Development (Master's level) and Environment and Health (Bachelor's level). His work bridges econometrics and policy analysis, emphasizing real-world impacts.