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Zachary Brown is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University, affiliated with the Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program cluster in Genetic Engineering and Society. His work bridges economic theory with biological systems, emphasizing biotechnology's role in sustainable development and environmental policy.
- Academic Rank: Associate Professor
- University: North Carolina State University
- Department: Agricultural and Resource Economics
- Cluster: Genetic Engineering and Society
- Email: zsbrown2@ncsu.edu
Research Interests: Brown specializes in economic modeling of biotechnology adoption, pesticide resistance management, and household behavior in environmental health contexts. His work spans agricultural economics, behavioral economics, and genetic engineering policy, with geographic focus on Africa and Southeast Asia.
Scientific Contributions: His 15 most recent publications analyze topics including gene drives in agriculture, phosphorus management, Wolbachia-based dengue control, and cookstove adoption in Ghana. The articles demonstrate cross-disciplinary approaches combining computational economics, environmental science, and public health policy.
- 2009 Peccei Prize (IIASA)
- 2012 Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award (Agricultural & Applied Economics Association)
Brown teaches and advises for the NSF-funded Ph.D. minor program in Genetic Engineering and Society, connecting technical innovation with socioeconomic implications.
