Awards & Recognition 🏆
Dean’s Honor list in master’s studies. Ranked among the top 5% of master’s degree students. Won the Problem-Solving Competition (2009-2010). Received the “Best Teacher Award” (2011-2012).
Conferences, Workshops, Seminars 🗣️
Presented a paper on “Financial Inclusion, Income and CO2 emissions in Latin America” at 1st Annual Workshop on World Economies at Australian National University on 6/12/2022.Attended and presented at various conferences and seminars including International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development (2017), SIBR conference on Interdisciplinary Business and Economic Research (2017), and others. Participated in workshops on writing literature reviews and articles for publication, Research Education & Training at La Trobe University, and received certificates in ICT integration for education and website setup.
Research focus
Renewable Energy Integration: Explore the economic implications of integrating renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydro, etc.) into existing grids. This could involve studying the cost-effectiveness, policy implications, and market mechanisms for scaling up renewables.
Energy Efficiency and Conservation: Investigate the economic benefits of energy efficiency measures in various sectors such as industries, transportation, and households. Analyze the cost-effectiveness of different technologies and policies promoting energy conservation.
Energy Policy Analysis: Evaluate the economic impacts of different energy policies (carbon pricing, subsidies, regulations) on markets, investments, and the environment. Assess the effectiveness of these policies in achieving sustainability and economic goals.
Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure: Study the economic aspects of transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), including the impact on energy demand, infrastructure development
Energy Access and Equity: Focus on the Energy economics Award of providing universal access to energy, especially in underserved regions or developing countries.
Energy Transition and Just Transition: Explore the economic implications of transitioning from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources, considering the social and economic implications for workers and communities dependent on traditional energy industries.
🌍Membership of Professional Bodies 👥
Member, American Economic Association . Member of Economic Society of Australia, Victoria . International Association for Energy Economics