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Academic Biography
I have had the privilege to work as a senior lecturer in Economics at the International Business School of Teesside University since November 2022. My background is in Energy Economics, and I am focusing on integrating economic theory into practice in teaching. I am greatly enthusiastic about working and researching in a highly interdisciplinary environment.
I was a research fellow at the Energy and bioproduct research institute (EBRI) at Aston University. I have conducted research to simulate the sustainability impacts of the bioenergy sector in the UK and the Philippines. The projects in which I have been involved were funded by Supergen Bioenergy Hub (SGBH) and Innovate UK.
Industry Background: I worked in the energy industry (Petrochemical, refinery mega plants, and upstream oil and gas) for three years (2015-2018) as a business development director and project manager working at the (PMO) office. Following that, I was employed as an assistant professor of energy economics at Niroo Research Institute (NRI) from 2018 to 2021. Collaborating as a business developer of solar, and wind projects.
Summary of Research Interests
- Energy policy
- Bioenergy Economics
- Renewable Energy Economics
- Electricity Market
- Long-term Energy Planning
- Circular Economy
- Sustainable Business & Finance
Enterprise Interest and Activities
- Business model and canvas design and mapping,
- participatory techniques, System dynamic modeling
- Techno-economic and valuation analysis,
- Investment Appraisal, scenario and cash flow analysis,
- Socio-economic and social Impact Assessment
PhD and Research Opportunities
Interested in exploring the following subjects via a PhD, DBA studentship (self-fund):
- Stochastic techno-economic assessment of renewable energy;
Method: Real option, Background: Economics, Engineering - Energy security and renewable energy impact;
Method: Valuation, Background: Economics, Finance - Climate change policy framework to alleviate the cost of living;
Method: system design, Background: Economics, Business - Bioenergy deployment and rural development;
Method: System design, Background: Agricultural Economics, Social science - Local Economic Assessment (LEA) of renewable energy development;
Method: I-O, Input-Output, Background: Economics, - Energy Transition and International Relations;
Method: Conceptual design, Background: Politics, Political Economy
Learning and Teaching Interests and Activities
Current teaching at TU:
- Quantitative Economics 3
- Global Economics and International Financial Markets
- Financial planning
- International Market Environment
Other teaching Experiences:
- Techno-economic analysis
- Energy Economics
- Risk, Impact, and Adaptation
- Contemporary issues in economics
- Macroeconomic (Social Implication)
- Microeconomic (industrial Implication)
- Valuation and Financial Economics
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Energy Economics
2010 → 2015
Award Date: 1 Feb 2015
Master, Energy economics
2007 → 2010
Award Date: 2 Oct 2010
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Socio-economic impact assessment for the power generation expansion in the UK
Ghorbani Pashakolaie, V. (PI), He, Z. (PI), Shahrier, S. (CoI), Elheddad, M. (CoI), Omotoso, K. (CoI), Aladesanmi, O. (CoI) & Cotton, M. (CoI)
16/05/24 → 30/11/24
Project: Research
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Teesside University_University of Ibadan_Niji Agro Solutions_AAKTP
Pak, T. (PI), Ahmed, T. G. (CoI), Zohoori, V. (CoI) & Ghorbani Pashakolaie, V. (CoI)
1/04/24 → 1/04/26
Project: Research
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UKSPF DIG-IT (Digital Inclusion – Growing in IT)
Joneidy, S. (PI), Gray, N. (PI), Ghorbani Pashakolaie, V. (CoI), Joseph, D. (CoI), Omotoso, K. (CoI), Spoors, D. (CoI), Chikezie, E. (RA) & Asheri, L. (RA)
1/06/23 → 31/03/24
Project: Consultancy
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Monetization of policy costs and sustainability benefits associated with renewable energy in fossil fuel-rich countries (FFRCs)
Ghorbani Pashakolaie, V., Heydari, K. & Almena, A., 23 Jun 2023, In: Environmental and Sustainability Indicators. 19, 100271.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A holistic sustainability overview of hemp as building and highway construction materials
Muhit, I. B., Omairey, E. L. & Pashakolaie, V. G., 15 May 2024, In: Building and Environment. 256, 111470.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The co-benefits of offshore wind under the UK Renewable Obligation scheme: Integrating sustainability in energy policy evaluation
Ghorbani Pashakolaie, V., Cotton, M. & Jansen, M., 6 Jul 2024, In: Energy Policy. 192, 114259.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Drivers of CO2 Emissions from Power Plants in Selected Fossil Fuel-Producing Countries
Ghorbani Pashakolaie, V., Heydari, K. & Sayadi, M., 30 Jun 2022, In: Journal of Energy and Economic Development. 1, 1, 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Socio-Economic Benefits Associated with Biogas Technologies -A Case Study of Biogas from Rice Straw in Philippines
Ghorbani Pashakolaie, V., 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review