Focus on past PhDs

François Cohen

• Advisor: Matthieu Glachant
• Research area: Environmental and energy economics
• Current job position: Associate professor of environmental economics, Department of Economics, Universitat de Barcelona
• PhD topic: Investing in energy use and production to mitigate and to adapt to climate change

“I received excellent supervision of my thesis from beginning to end, which then allowed me to pursue the career I wanted in the world of academic research.”

 

Antoine Dechezleprêtre

• Advisor: Matthieu Glachant
• Research area: Environmental and energy economics
• Current job position: Senior economist at OECD
• PhD topic:  Invention and International Diffusion of Climate Change Mitigation Technologies

“CEDP was an excellent place for my PhD thanks to the constant support and availability of my supervisor, who helped guide my research throughout; the collaborative and friendly PhD environment (especially the regular internal seminars) which provided valuable feedback and intellectual exchange; the strong institutional resources and opportunities for international visits and internships; and the central Paris location which offered exceptional academic and networking opportunities.”

 

Yann Ménière

• Advisor: François Lévêque
• Research area: Industrial organization
• Current job position: Chief economist at European Patent Office
• PhD topic: Patent based strategies and R&D efficiency when innovations are cumulative and complementary

“In line with Mines’s motto (“theory and practice”), CEDP offered a unique blend of academic research and applied economic issues, with frequent interactions with industry actors and policy makers providing great insights to orient one’s research. This original positioning was reflected in the diverse profiles of the researchers – many of whom were also engineers, the wealth of industry experience and contacts accumulated over time, and a pervasive spirit of entrepreneurship and collaboration. I also very much enjoyed the exceptional location in the heart of Paris!”

 

Félix Michelet

• Advisors: Sven Heim and François Lévêque
• Research area: Energy and Environmental Economics.
• Current job position: Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Cologne
• PhD topic: Three essays on the impact of renewable energy deployment

“Highly competent senior researchers in my field (energy and environmental economics), but also in others (competition, IO, digital economics, etc.). They are approachable and share their experience, in particular during doctoral workshops and seminars, but also informally over coffee. A friendly and studious atmosphere among PhD students, with constant intellectual stimulation from ambitious and talented young researchers. A human-sized lab with a great location, excellent offices, and outstanding administrative support.”

 

Jiekai Zhang

• Advisor: Olivier Bomsel
• Research area: Industrial Organization
• Current job position: University Lecturer
• PhD topic: Concurrence et régulation des plateformes médias financées par la publicité

“CEDP is well connected to industry partners, offering excellent opportunities for candidates interested in applied research with real potential for social impact. It is also located in one of the most beautiful neighbourhoods of Paris, providing an exceptional environment and an excellent work–life balance.”