As an applied economist, my research spans environmental, energy, and development economics. The central theme of my work is to understand the impacts of climate change, environmental risks, and energy system transitions, as well as the roles of policy, technology, and adaptation in addressing these challenges.
The pronunciation of my name is JEN-shwen WAHNG.
Research Topics
Energy transition and policy design
Climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience
Technology adoption and electricity infrastructure
Information, risk perception, and household behavior
Education
PhD in Environmental Economics
Duke University
2018 - 2024
MA in Economics
Duke University
2021 - 2024
BA in Economics & BS in Mathematics
Wuhan University
2013 - 2017
Research Interests
Environmental & Energy Economics
Development Economics
Energy Transition
Energy Infrastructure
Climate Change and Adaptation