Research
Exploring the intersection of environmental quality, economic outcomes, and energy policy through rigorous quantitative methods.
Research Areas
Applied Econometrics
My applied econometrics research focuses on using causal inference methods to understand the relationship between environmental quality and socioeconomic outcomes. I study how air pollution affects productivity, health, well-being, and behavior — from court decisions in India to crime rates in Mexico City. My work also evaluates the effectiveness of environmental policies such as Low Emission Zones in European cities.
Energy Modeling
My energy modeling research combines optimization models and agent-based approaches to analyze public policies for the decarbonization of energy systems. I work on multi-model comparison exercises to assess Net Zero pathways, study the role of energy storage in renewable energy uptake, and design agent-based models to understand household adoption of green technologies. This work spans collaborative projects across institutions in the US, Europe, and Latin America.