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Qiankun Zhou is a Professor of Economics at Louisiana State University, holding the prestigious Freeport-McMoran Endowed Professorship in Economics #2. Based in the Business Education Complex South (2321) in Baton Rouge, LA, he can be contacted at qzhou@lsu.edu or 225-578-5211.
Professor Zhou earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Southern California in 2015. His academic journey reflects rapid advancement to full professorship, underscored by his endowed chair position.
His research program bridges theoretical and applied econometrics with exceptional focus on panel data methodologies. Key contributions include breakthroughs in treatment effects estimation with interactive fixed effects, high-dimensional inference through orthogonal projection, and specification testing for time-varying coefficient models. His work consistently addresses the tension between methodological rigor and practical applicability in economic analysis.
Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal intensified exploration of causal inference frameworks and high-dimensional data challenges, with multiple papers in Journal of Econometrics and Econometric Theory. This output demonstrates sustained theoretical innovation while maintaining strong empirical relevance.
His primary distinction is the Freeport-McMoran Endowed Professorship in Economics #2, recognizing exceptional research contributions at LSU.
Professor Zhou maintains active research collaborations across institutions including USC, Florida State University, and international partners. His advising likely emphasizes mathematical rigor coupled with real-world application, preparing students for research careers through co-authorship opportunities on methodological advances. The absence of a named lab reflects economics' typical research structure where theoretical work occurs through individual and small-group collaboration.
