Aalisha holds an MSc in Applied Economics from University College Dublin and holds a BA (Honours) in Economics. She is trained in economic theory, applied research skills and econometric analysis, across different fields and subfields of economics. She is experienced in economic and policy analysis, and places a particular focus on analysing and communicating data through effective written and visual communication. With further experience in Needs and Impact Assessment studies for social and development sector projects, she is well versed in analysing data using statistical, econometric and simulation techniques. Her research interests include energy, environmental, behavioural and competition economics. Additionally, she is developing her skills in Business Analytics to understand and explore business strategy and decision making through data-driven insights.

Luke is a GIS analyst with over 15 years experience of working in the field. He obtained his PhD in Environmental Planning from the School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPACE) at Queens University Belfast in 2015. His research programme involved extensive use of GIS, SPSS, Stated Preference Surveys and Discrete Choice Modelling. He also has an MSc in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from the University of Ulster. He has previous experience working as a Researcher in the University of Hertfordshire, Queens University Belfast and University of Ulster. Luke has also worked as a GIS Analyst with a wide range of public bodies and companies including the UK Department for Transport, Northern Ireland Water, Hertfordshire County Council and RPS Group.

Ciaran holds a BA (hons) in Economics and an MSc in Behavioural Economics. His areas of expertise include behavioural economics, experimental economics, microeconomics, econometrics and psychology. Ciaran is particularly interested in the development of policy applications derived from behavioural economic research. His masters focus was on pro-environmental behaviour, paying specific attention to the environmental intentions gap, green identity and behaviourally informed policy. Since joining EnvEcon Ciaran has worked extensively on residential and transport sector data analysis as well as supporting research on sectoral and cross-sectoral policy measures.

Yulu is rigorously trained with strong quantitative analytical abilities firmly grounded in economic theory. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics from University College Dublin, and also a BA in Financial Management from Zhejiang Normal University in China. Yulu is a dedicated researcher with comprehensive knowledge of many different areas, such as econometrics, environmental policy and economics. She has abundant skills in data analysis and is also proficient in data programming. Her research interests include market-based instruments such as the emission trading scheme, and the modelling of policy using different approaches.

At EnvEcon Michael is focused on rigorous research and development of social, private and public CBA methodologies, extended-environmental input-output models and the development and application of analytical tools which enable can offer actionable support for policy design and resource allocation decisions for both public and private sector decision makers.

Leonhard is a behavioural scientist with broad expertise in the areas of economic psychology and behavioural economics. His research focuses on time preferences, temptation and self-control in everyday life, and soft paternalism. A major element of his current work is the application of day reconstruction diaries to measure decision making biases in everyday life with a view to understanding and informing choices and policy design.

Leonhard obtained his MSc in Economics from the University of Bonn and completed his PhD from the Friedrich-Schiller-University, Jena at the Max Planck Institute of Economics and the Graduate School Human Behaviour in Social and Economic Change in Jena, Germany. He completed postdocs at the Max Planck Institute in Jena and at the Behavioural Science Centre in Stirling. Prior to joining EnvEcon he was a tenured lecturer in economics at the University of Stirling. He has published in academic journals such as Economics Letters, the Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, the Journal of Economic Psychology, the Journal of Evolutionary Economics, and Kyklos. Leonhard is also an Adjunct Research Fellow at UCD, and a member of the Centre for Behavioural Sciences at UCD Geary.

Dr Ó Broin holds an M.Sc. in Industrial Ecology from Chalmers and a B.Eng. in Electronic Engineering from the University of Limerick. He has undertaken internships at the UN ECE Committee on Housing and Land Management and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development in Geneva, and been a member of the board of management of Gothenburg City Water Utility (Göteborg kretslopp och vatten).

Antonio Soler is an MBA graduate of the Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School and holds a Bachelor’s degree in international business, a Graduate Diploma in Public Policy from the Superior School of Public Administration ESAP, and a Master’s degree in Politics and International Relations from UCD.. Antonio has extensive experience in both public and private sector environments. In addition to short assignments at Teleperformance, Nestle Plc and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs OCHA, Antonio worked as a study support specialist at ICON Plc. His most recent assignment has been as an Advisor to the Ministry of Education in Colombia, where he served as coordinator of the Centre Region for the ten-year National Education Strategy. This involved interaction at Ministerial level, and engagement and outreach with the public, educational organisations and businesses such as Google, Meta and IBM. Antonio’s areas of expertise include strategy, marketing, international business, public policy, economics, finance, management, business administration, and digital marketing and communication strategies.

Saskia is an undergraduate student of Economics and Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh and is interning at EnvEcon. A former winner of the Young Economist of the Year award, Saskia has completed multiple research projects focusing on the role of economics in the context of environmental and social issues, and has thereby acquired and developed a wide range of skills and experience in the area. She has a keen interest in how economics can be applied to design and deliver support for policy in the areas of environment and just transition, and indeed the role of young people in driving the necessary changes.

Angela is currently pursuing a Masters in Applied Economics at University College Dublin, graduating in 2023. She holds a BBSc in Financial Economics from Strathmore University Kenya. Angela has a special interest in sustainable resource allocation, macroeconomics, econometrics and finance. Through her academic career, she has been active in numerous environmental campaigns, and has gained recognition for her work from the United Nations Environmental Division. She is passionate about applying her skills and interests to create a positive impact in the world of economic policy.

Meghana K R is a dedicated scholar currently pursuing a Masters in Computer Science at University College Dublin. With a specialization in Computer Science during her Bachelor’s degree, she has established a strong foundation for her expertise in data science. Meghana’s true passion lies in building robust and innovative machine learning models. Even during her undergraduate studies, she displayed exceptional aptitude by developing several recommender systems, showcasing her ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical applications. She is committed to developing models that cater to individual preferences, helping businesses deliver tailored experiences.

Charlie holds a MSc. in Economics and a Bachelor of Business and Law (BBL) degree, both from University College Dublin. He has undergone rigorous training in economic theory and econometric analysis, and is also undertaking PhD research in University College Dublin, co-supervised by EnvEcon. His PhD research focuses on ESG and corporate sustainability, with a specific focus on the measurement and reporting of corporate emissions performance. His broader research interests and expertise include behavioural economics, environmental economics and econometrics.

Likitha Murthy is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science at University College Dublin. She holds a Bachelor of Technology in Information Science, where she established a strong foundation in data science and machine learning. Likitha’s expertise spans various areas, including predictive modelling, deep learning, and cloud computing. Her hands-on experience with tools like AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and TensorFlow highlights her capability to translate theoretical concepts into practical applications. Likitha is passionate about harnessing technology to solve real-world problems, committed to leveraging her extensive skill set to address complex challenges and drive innovation across various domains.

Vish is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Applied Economics at University College Dublin. He graduated with Honours and Distinction in Economics (B.Sc.) from MIT World Peace University, India, in 2023. Vish’s broad research interests include Energy Economics and Policy Evaluation, Microeconometrics, Time Series Analysis, and Empirical Studies in Labour and Trade Economics. He has previously worked with a start-up economic consultancy in India, where he extensively engaged with PLFS and Time Use Survey, incorporating introductory concepts from Spatial Economics. During his undergraduate studies, Vish actively participated in and presented his work at various conferences, most notably at the 23rd BRICS Summit in India.

Aakash Sukre is an esteemed computer scientist currently honing his expertise through a Master’s in Computer Science at University College Dublin. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Technology from MIT WPU. Aakash possesses a wealth of experience in software development and data science, having spearheaded sophisticated automation projects and significantly augmented web application functionalities. He has orchestrated pioneering data migration initiatives and conducted advanced analytics. With a profound focus on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data automation, Aakash is committed to pushing the frontiers of technological innovation and crafting transformative, avant-garde solutions.

Shelmith holds an MSc in Applied Statistics from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Economics and Data Analytics at University College Dublin, with plans to graduate in December 2024. Shelmith has previously worked as a data analyst and her current interests are in behavior change and policy, particularly in the areas of health, agriculture, and energy. She is passionate about using her skills to inform evidence-based policies that promote positive behavior change and sustainable development.

Breanna holds an MSc in Environmental Policy and a BA with a major in International Relations. Through her academic career she has developed specialist experience in the areas of economics, statistics and political science. Over the course of her professional career with EnvEcon Breanna has developed a broad set of project management skills, alongside specialist expertise in areas such as stakeholder engagement, mediation, public participation and systematic evaluations. Breanna is also extremely proficient in the areas of data, research and model management, with a necessarily meticulous and professional approach in regards to clearly organising and structuring her work. Breanna has a particular interest in cross-sectoral policy research and design, and has extensive experience across a wide range of contemporary environmental issues.

Marie Therese has spent a number of years working in the NGO sector, on issues of penal policy and homelessness. Her current focus is informed by these experiences, motivating her interest in effective, evidence based policies, in particular multilateral approaches to addressing complex policy issues. Marie Therese holds a Diploma in project management and is a highly professional, efficient and detail orientated researcher.

In 2014, Harut was awarded an EU FP7 Marie Curie International Fellowship and moved to the National Center of Smart Growth at the University of Maryland to implement his GeoSInPo project. Here his research integrated different state-of-the-art models including land use, transport, emissions and water quality models for the Washington-Baltimore Region.Harut has over 50 publications, which includes 14 peer-reviewed papers in high profile international journals and 4 book chapters. His research interests are broad in scope but centre on the areas of GIScience, geospatial technologies, Spatial Decision Support Systems, Citizen Science, Smart Cities and Big Data.