Luis Sarmiento
Environmental Economist · ETH Zurich
I study how environmental quality shapes economic outcomes — from air pollution's effects on productivity and well-being to the design of energy systems for a sustainable future.
Bridging econometrics and energy policy
I am a Postdoctoral Researcher at D-MTEC, ETH Zurich in Switzerland. My research sits at the intersection of applied econometrics and energy modeling.
I use causal inference methods to study the effects of air pollution on human welfare — from court decisions in India to crime rates in Mexico City. I also design optimization and agent-based models to evaluate policies for decarbonizing energy systems.
I hold a Ph.D. in Economics (Summa Cum Laude) from TU Berlin and have previously worked at the Bank of Mexico, CMCC Foundation, DIW Berlin, and the Hertie School of Governance.
What I study
My work spans two complementary fields, using quantitative methods to address pressing environmental and energy challenges.
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Latest work
Occupation and Temperature-Related Mortality in Mexico
R. Daniel Bressler, Andrew Papp, Luis Sarmiento, Jeffrey Shrader, Alyssa Wilson
Journal of Human Resources
Policy implications of net-zero emissions: A multi-model analysis of United States emissions and energy system impacts
John Bistline, et al.
Energy and Climate Change 6, 100191
Residential Solar Adoption: Main Determinants and the Future of Small-Scale Photovoltaics
Severin Reissl, Luis Sarmiento, Johannes Emmerling
Environmental Research: Energy 2(3), 035002
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I'm always open to discussing research ideas, potential collaborations, or speaking engagements. Feel free to get in touch.
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