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Dr. Sven Kunze is a Research Fellow and Project Manager in the Department of Sustainability and Infrastructure Systems. He holds a PhD in Economics from Heidelberg University, where his doctoral research focused on the economic impacts of climate-related disasters and political economy analysis of disaster management. He completed postdoctoral research at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (2021–2023), examining climate change effects on agricultural land use. His expertise includes econometric analysis of climate and environmental questions, big data analytics, and GIS-based methodologies. Current research emphasizes climate change adaptation, environmental economics, and green growth strategies in Eastern Europe.
Education:
- Bachelor's in Political Science and Economics (Tübingen and Rio de Janeiro)
- Master's in Economics (Heidelberg University)
- Doctorate in Economics (Heidelberg University)
Research Focus: Climate risk analysis, sustainable infrastructure systems, and data-driven approaches to green growth. He has conducted research stays at the University of Bern and UC Berkeley.
Projects:
- Leading the Data-Driven Roadmaps for Catalyzing Green Growth in Eastern Europe (Net0East) initiative.
Professional Experience:
- Postdoctoral Researcher at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (2021–2023)
- Current role since 2024 combines research and project management in sustainability systems.
