Research

Empirical research at the intersection of energy markets, macroeconomics, and financial risk

Focus Areas

Core areas of professional research and analysis

šŸ“ˆ Sustainable Finance

Analyzing financial risk and investment frameworks for renewable energy and low-carbon infrastructure projects.

⚔ Energy Markets & Policy

Studying energy market dynamics, price volatility, and policy impacts on economic growth and sustainability.

šŸ¢ Corporate & Economic Strategy

Researching capital structures, operational efficiency, and strategic planning for energy and industrial sectors.

Key Projects

Strategic initiatives and improved outcomes

Renewable Energy Financing Model

2023 - Present

Objective: Develop a comprehensive financial model to assess the viability of specific solar and wind farm investments under varying regulatory scenarios.

Impact: Facilitated the approval of a $50M investment fund, optimizing capital allocation for green energy assets.

Grid Modernization Economic Analysis

2022 - 2024

Objective: Analyze the cost-benefit ratio of upgrading legacy grid infrastructure to support distributed energy resources (DERs).

Impact: Provided key data supporting a 15% increase in infrastructure budget, enhancing grid reliability and efficiency.

Operational Efficiency Program

2021 - 2023 | Corporate Initiative

Objective: Audit and streamline operational processes for a mid-sized energy utility to reduce overhead costs.

Impact: Achieved a 12% reduction in operational excellence, saving $2.5M annually.

Market Risk Mitigation Framework

2024 - Present

Objective: Create a framework to hedge against volatility in energy commodity prices.

Impact: Significantly reduced exposure to spot market fluctuations, stabilizing revenue streams.

Selected Publications

Influential research informing energy, finance, and sustainability decision-making

Interconnectedness and systemic risk measures of Chinese financial institutions. 2022. Kybernetes 51 (13), 57-81

The nexus among energy consumption, economic growth and trade openness: evidence from West Africa. 2022. Sustainability 14 (6), 3630

Impact: Provides crucial economic analysis on energy and growth for the development of the West African region.

Assessing the interconnectedness and systemic risk contagion in the Chinese banking network. 2022. International Journal of Emerging Markets 17 (3), 889-913

Environmental regulation, government subsidies, and green technology innovation—a provincial panel data analysis from China. 2021. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18 (22), 11991

Impact: Provides a foundational model for governments globally on the optimal timing and mix of subsidies and regulation needed to stimulate green technology R&D.