جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Nelson Villoriaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Trade
• Agricultural Policy Analysis
• Global Land Use
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nelson B. Villoria is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University . His research focuses on the intersections of international trade, development, and environmental sustainability, particularly addressing climate impacts on global agricultural systems and land-use policy. He holds a B.S. in Agronomist from Universidad Central de Venezuela (1995), M.S. in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University (2000), and Ph.D. from Purdue University (2009). Major research areas include climate-driven cropland changes, trade frictions and food price stability, and policies to mitigate deforestation. His work emphasizes spatially explicit data analysis, leveraging tools like GTAPShape and FlexAgg2.0 for geospatial modeling. Recent studies explore how technological progress and trade policies influence global land-use patterns and food security. Publications highlight themes such as yield variability under climate change, land supply elasticity, and the leverage of trade agreements (e.g., EU policies on Brazilian deforestation). His contributions bridge theoretical frameworks with applied policy analysis, often using computable general equilibrium (CGE) models and geospatial data infrastructure. Villoria has held roles like Associate Director for Educational Outreach at Purdue’s Center for Global Trade Analysis. His research consistently addresses global sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary approaches, integrating economics, environmental science, and geospatial technologies.

Kirsten Boysen-Urbanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Agricultural Trade
• Food Security
• Agricultural Policy Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kirsten Boysen-Urban is an Interim Professor and Head of the Department of International Agricultural Trade and Food Security at the University of Hohenheim. She holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics (2015) from the same university, with prior M.Sc. degrees from the University of Kiel and Wageningen University. Her research focuses on the intersection of international trade, agricultural policies, and global food security, employing computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling to assess policy impacts. Education: Ph.D., Agricultural Economics, University of Hohenheim (2015) M.Sc., Agricultural Science (Agricultural Economics), University of Kiel (2007) M.Sc., Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, University of Kiel & Wageningen University (2008) Her research interests include the economic impacts of regional trade agreements, agricultural policy reforms (e.g., decoupled payments), and strategies to address obesity and undernutrition while promoting sustainability. She has led major projects like the EU-funded StEPPFoS initiative to strengthen evidence-based policy for sustainable food systems in Africa and contributed to analyses of the EU’s green investments and Ukraine war impacts on global agri-food markets. Her recent work emphasizes policy coherence, bioeconomy transitions, and climate resilience, with publications in journals like Ecological Economics and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews . Current Projects: Strengthening Evidence-Based Policy for Sustainable Food Systems (StEPPFoS, 2024–2027) Sino-German Research Training Group on Phosphate Resource Adaptation (AMAIZE-P) Grants & Funding: European Commission’s Horizon Europe, DFG, and multiple collaborations with institutions like FARA and Wageningen University.

• Climate Change
• Disaster Risk Management
• Environmental Sciences
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jaroslav MYSIAK is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics (DEIS) at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on climate risk management, disaster resilience, and environmental policy, with particular emphasis on flood modeling, nature-based solutions, and decision support systems for sustainable resource management. He holds an academic appointment in the Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His teaching activities include advanced courses on climate risk modeling and assessment at the master's and doctoral levels. His key research contributions span climate adaptation pathways, flood damage assessment frameworks, and the integration of Bayesian networks for multi-sectoral risk analysis. MYSIAK has extensively engaged in developing policy-oriented tools such as the MULINO-DSS decision support system and the INFORM vulnerability framework. Recent work explores nature-based solutions for climate resilience and the governance mechanisms enabling their implementation. His publications demonstrate expertise in cross-disciplinary research, bridging hydrology, economics, and policy. Current research themes include: Climate services evaluation and socio-economic impact analysis Resilience assessment frameworks for coastal and urban areas Cost-benefit analysis of flood defense infrastructure Integration of machine learning in disaster risk reduction His work frequently addresses European and Mediterranean contexts, with studies on Adriatic coastal systems and Italian agricultural water management. MYSIAK's research has been applied in policy contexts including the EU's climate adaptation strategy and international disaster risk reduction frameworks.

Franziska Schünemannمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bioeconomy
• Agricultural Economics
• Climate Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Franziska Schünemann is an Assistant Professor and head of the Chair of Bioeconomy at the Institute of Economics , University of Hohenheim, since April 2020. She operates within the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC and focuses on integrating economic and biophysical modeling for policy analysis. Education: University of Mannheim, University of Bergen (Norway), University of Göttingen, and University of Groningen (Netherlands). PhD in Agricultural Economics (2017) from University of Hohenheim with a dissertation titled "Economy-Wide Policy Modeling of the Food-Energy-Water Nexus in Malawi". Her research bridges the bioeconomy, climate policy, and sustainable development through computational modeling. She specializes in analyzing global and regional impacts of agricultural, energy, and environmental policies using computable general equilibrium (CGE) models and biophysical frameworks. Key themes include the Food-Energy-Water Nexus and Global Commons. She has been associated with international institutions like the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in Washington DC and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW). Her current projects include AP 41 – HNFVBauSys and collaborations within the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC.

• Environmental Economics
• Public Economics
• Regional Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Xavier Ponce Alifonso is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics , Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) , specializing in Public Economics and Environmental Economics . He holds a PhD in Economics from URV (2007) and focuses on the territorial distribution of water resources and sustainable policy strategies. Research Trends : His recent publications emphasize water policy sustainability , economic modeling , and environmental-economic interactions . Key methods include CGE analysis and input-output modeling . Teaching : He has taught courses such as Introduction to Microeconomics , Economic Doctrines , and Final Master's Project at URV since 2001, covering degrees in Business Administration, Economics, and Journalism. Projects : Xavier is a member of competitive R&D projects funded by MEYC-Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (2016–2019), Generalitat de Catalunya (2008), and URV (1994–1995), collaborating with researchers like Maria Llop and Agustí Segarra .

Andrew Feltensteinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Finance
• Development Economics
• Applied General Equilibrium
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew Feltenstein is a Professor at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University. His primary research areas include public economics and applied general equilibrium modeling, with a focus on macroeconomic reform in developing countries. He has consulted for major international institutions such as the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and Asian Development Bank, conducting studies in China, Singapore, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Mexico, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, and Australia. Education : Ph.D. from Yale University His work spans fiscal decentralization in China, bank panics in Mexico and Bangladesh, macro stabilization in Uganda and Tanzania, trade reform in ASEAN, and taxation in Russia and Pakistan. He has published extensively in top journals including Journal of Public Economics and Journal of Development Economics . Recent publications highlight computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling applications to tax evasion, subsidy reforms, and property tax policies. His research integrates macroeconomic dynamics with sectoral analysis, emphasizing financial and fiscal challenges in developing economies. Though no specific awards are mentioned, his consulting roles and prolific publications underscore significant contributions to policy-oriented economics.

Chia Ngee Choonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Finance
• Health Economics
• Ageing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Chia Ngee Choon is a joint faculty member at the National University of Singapore (NUS) , affiliated with the Department of Economics (primary) and the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health . His expertise spans Public Finance , Health Economics , and Ageing Policy . PhD, University of Western Ontario, 1991 MA, University of Western Ontario, 1985 BSocSc (Hons), NUS, 1983 Research interests focus on economic policy analysis for Singapore's social systems, including CPF adequacy, housing-pension linkages, and healthcare financing. He employs Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models and stochastic health state functions for policy simulation. Publications highlight collaborations with institutions like the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and ERIA, covering topics such as retirement savings adequacy, healthcare demand forecasting, and tax policy impacts. Articles from 1992-2018 emphasize public-private partnerships , ageing populations , and sustainable social policies . NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award (AY2011-12) NUS Faculty Excellent Teacher Award (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015) Administrative roles include Deputy Head (Teaching) in Economics and Co-Director of the Next Age Institute. He has consulted for the World Bank, IDRC, and CPF Board on retirement and healthcare financing.

Melanie Austenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Ecology
• Blue Economy
• Natural Capital
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Melanie Austen is Professor of Ocean and Society and Director of the Centre for Systems Thinking: Ocean, Land and Society at the University of Plymouth. With over 20 years of experience in interdisciplinary marine research, she focuses on integrating natural, economic, and social sciences to advance sustainable ocean management. Key affiliations include the UK Government's Natural England and Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), where she contributes to national and international policy development. PhD in Marine Biology and Ecology Her research spans blue economy sectors (renewable energy, fisheries, aquaculture) and marine natural capital frameworks, emphasizing ecosystem service valuation and policy implications. Current projects include UKRI GCRF Blue Communities and NERC-funded SWEEP, both addressing sustainable coastal development. She leads the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Management of Marine Resources. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to marine plastic pollution, mangrove conservation, and energy-fisheries trade-offs. Her work connects ecological data with socio-economic analysis, supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals. Melanie advocates for systems thinking in marine management and promotes 'blue social prescriptions' linking ocean health to human wellbeing. Key policy roles with Natural England and JNCC Director of Centre for Systems Thinking Former Chief Scientific Advisor to Marine Management Organisation Melanie's research bridges marine science with public policy, focusing on UK and Southeast Asian coastal environments. She emphasizes stakeholder collaboration and evidence-based decision-making for sustainable marine resource use.

• Industrial Ecology
• Environmental Economics
• Sustainability Assessment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Arne Geschke is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Science at The University of Sydney. His work focuses on understanding the environmental and social impacts of global trade through advanced multi-regional input-output (MRIO) analysis. Before academia, he worked in Germany’s car industry developing mathematical models for engine behavior, blending practical engineering expertise with academic research. Dr. Geschke holds an Industrial Mathematics degree from institutions in Hamburg, Germany, and Bath, UK. His research interests include industrial ecology, climate change mitigation, sustainability assessment, and the application of MRIO frameworks to evaluate embodied emissions and resource use across economies. He has contributed to major projects like the EORA global MRIO database and the PIOLab virtual laboratory initiative, advancing transparent and collaborative environmental accounting. Key grants include a 3TB RAM, 32-core server funded by the University of Sydney’s DVC Research (2014), and projects on harmonizing MRIO data and linking MRIO to computable general equilibrium (CGE) models. His recent work highlights consumption-based environmental footprints, such as healthcare’s biodiversity impact and food supply chain vulnerabilities under climate change. Recipient of research support from CSIRO and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Recognized in Clarivate’s 2023 Highly Cited Researchers list for impactful contributions. Dr. Geschke’s work bridges technical modeling and global sustainability challenges, emphasizing policy-relevant insights through innovative data integration. His labs and tools aim to democratize access to complex environmental-economic analyses, fostering international collaboration.

• Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Modelling
• International Trade Policy
• Labour Migration Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Yontem Sonmez holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Sheffield, specializing in trade liberalization and migration policy analysis. Currently a Senior Lecturer, he coordinates modules such as Development of Economic Thought (ECON128), Environmental Economics and Sustainability (ECON315), and Management Economics (ECON234). His leadership includes roles as Department Assessment Lead for Economics, Policy, and International Business, overseeing curriculum development and accreditation standards (EQUIS/AACSB/AMBA). Research focuses on computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling for policy analysis, particularly trade liberalization, migration impacts, and sustainability policies. He co-leads the CGEMOD training initiative (http://www.cgemod.org.uk/) and contributes pedagogical research on reducing awarding gaps through tailored support for international students. Professional activities include external examiner roles at Leeds Beckett University and Open University partnerships, alongside mentorship in the Advance HE Aurora leadership program. A member of the Teaching and Learning Northwest Economics Network and Women in Economics Northwest Mentorship Network (WENMN), Dr Sonmez emphasizes inclusive education strategies and has mentored junior faculty. His work bridges economic policy analysis with practical pedagogy, addressing both global economic trends and domestic education equity challenges.

• Public Economics
• Tax Policy
• Computable General Equilibrium Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

María Teresa Álvarez Martínez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, Quantitative Methods and Economic History at the University of Pablo de Olavide, specializing in public economics, tax policy, and environmental economics through advanced computational modeling. Her doctoral research at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2010) focused on An evaluation of public policies in Spain under Dr. Clemente Polo Andrés' supervision, establishing her expertise in fiscal policy analysis for the Spanish context. Research interests include: Corporate taxation and tax base erosion (BEPS) Digital service tax macroeconomic impacts Greenhouse gas emissions by economic sectors EU structural funds effects on regional economies Public deficit management in Spain Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model development Her publication analysis reveals consistent focus on European Union fiscal policy using CGE and Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) methodologies, with increasing emphasis on environmental economics and digital taxation in recent years. Key collaborations include work with the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) on tax reform modeling. Scientific Awards: No specific awards documented in source materials Advising and grants activity shows doctoral thesis supervision and research funding for EU structural funds impact studies. Her work supports policy development through quantitative assessment of tax reforms and environmental-economic interactions. Labs and teams include development of the CORTAX model for corporate tax simulations and RHOMOLO database construction for EU-27 economic analysis, demonstrating integration of empirical data with policy-oriented computational frameworks.

Filippo Pavanelloمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Economics
• Climate-change Economics
• Health Impacts of Climate Change
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Filippo Pavanello is an Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) at the ifo Institute and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, and a research affiliate of the CESifo Research Network, the Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Climate Change (CMCC), Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, and the RFF-CMCC European Institute on Economics and the Environment. Education PhD in Economics, University of Bologna (2024) MSc in Economics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (2018) BA in Economics and Trade, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (2016) Research Interests Pavanello’s work lies at the intersection of environmental, development and health economics, with a particular focus on the micro-level impacts of climate change and the effectiveness of adaptation strategies in developing economies. Employing state-of-the-art micro-econometric techniques, he quantifies: The social costs of rising temperatures, especially through heat-related mortality. Household adaptation responses, including the adoption of cooling technologies and the role of income constraints. The highly unequal distribution of heat exposure and access to adaptation tools across income groups and regions. The intended and unintended effects of public policies on the temperature–socio-economic outcome nexus. Scientific Awards EAERE Best Doctoral Dissertation Award 2024 Best Paper Award, CESifo/ifo Junior Workshop on Energy and Climate Economics 2025 Teaching & Supervision Since 2024 he lectures on “Topics in Climate Economics” in the BA Economics programme at LMU Munich. He currently supervises three master’s theses (Amrei Schmidt, Giovanni Remonti, Lucia Nafziger) and one bachelor thesis (Johannes Kranz) as principal advisor.

Rakesh Guptaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Finance
• Environmental Economics
• Cryptocurrency
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Rakesh Gupta holds a position in the Department of Business at Charles Darwin University's Faculty of Arts and Society. His research focuses on international finance, environmental economics, cryptocurrency, emerging markets, and stock market volatility. He has collaborated with universities in Australia, the USA, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, India, and China, and presented invited lectures globally on topics like international finance and corporate planning. Education: PhD in International diversification of Australian equity portfolios into emerging markets, Central Queensland University (2009) MCom (Accounting & Finance), Macquarie University MBA (Finance) BSc Research Interests: Professor Gupta’s work extends beyond traditional finance to include carbon emissions, cryptocurrency, real estate pricing, and the impact of war on African economic development. Current priorities include global power dynamics, regulatory quality, ESG issues, and emissions’ impact on stock markets. His research often addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly environmental sustainability and economic growth. Grants & Projects: He leads an AI innovation project (2024–2027) focused on agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and new energy sectors, collaborating with Selvanathan and others. This project emphasizes artificial intelligence and technology parks. Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary teams addressing global economic challenges through data-driven approaches, leveraging international collaborations to advance sustainable development solutions.

Roberto Rosonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Climate Change Economics
• Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Modeling
• Environmental Policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Roberto Roson is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Economics and the Interdepartmental School of Economics, Languages and Entrepreneurship . He holds a PhD in Economics from Umeå University (1994). His research focuses on computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling , climate change economics , water resources management , and international trade . Research Interests: Climate change impacts and adaptation policies CGE modeling of environmental and economic systems Water-food-energy nexus Tourism economics and crises (e.g., post-COVID impacts) Labor productivity dynamics and structural change Key Projects: WASSERMed (EU-funded project analyzing Mediterranean water policies) Mega Regional CGE Model development Climate change impact assessments for Caribbean and South Asian regions Teaching: International Industrial Economics (Master's level) Public Economics (Undergraduate) Labs/Teams: Leading the development of advanced CGE frameworks and collaborating on interdisciplinary climate change projects.

Levent AYDINمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Macroeconomics
• Energy Economics and Policy
• Climate Change
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Levent Aydın is a Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Political Sciences at Social Sciences University of Ankara. He holds a PhD in Economics from Ankara University (2007) and has extensive experience in energy sector policy analysis. His career includes roles as Deputy General Director at the Ministry of Energy and academic positions since 2011. He specializes in macroeconomic modeling, energy economics, and climate policy analysis using tools like CGE and input-output models. Education: Petroleum Engineering (BSc, METU, 1990), Economics (MSc, Hacettepe U., 1996), Economics (PhD, Ankara U., 2007) Postdoctoral Research: Global Trade Analysis Project (Purdue University) Research focuses on energy-climate-economy interactions, including carbon taxation, renewable energy policies, and regional integration. He has authored/co-authored books on energy economics and served as editor for the Turkish Journal of Energy Policy. His work addresses policy challenges in global energy markets and climate change mitigation. Key contributions include analysis of oil price shocks, diesel subsidies, and pandemic economic impacts using advanced modeling techniques. He leads energy economics courses and advises on climate adaptation projects.