معرفی
Wongkot Similan is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University, Japan. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Aarhus University, Denmark (2017–2019). His academic journey includes a PhD in Economics (2017) and multiple advanced degrees from University College London and London School of Economics.
- Education
- PhD in Economics (2017, University College London)
- MRes in Economics (2012, University College London)
- MSc in Economic Policy (2011, University College London)
- MSc in Economics (Research) (2008, London School of Economics)
- BA in Economics (First class honours, Thammasat University)
His research focuses on unemployment dynamics, unemployment insurance, and labour market frictions, integrating macroeconomic policy and search-and-matching theory. Key projects include analyzing UI history’s impact on job search efficiency and automation in imperfect labour markets.
Publications emphasize general-equilibrium models, cyclical labour productivity, and UI extensions, with presentations at top conferences like the Econometric Society World Congress and Nordic Summer Symposium.
- Scientific Awards
- Horizon 2020’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Seal of Excellence (2018)
- UCL Overseas Research Scholarship (2012–2017)
- Best Overall Performance Prize, UCL Economics Department (2011)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Royal Thai Government Scholarship (2007–2008)
He has received peer-review invitations for journals such as Scandinavian Journal of Economics and Review of Economic Dynamics. His teaching includes DSGE Modelling and Labour Economics at Waseda University.
