Research & Coursework
Selected academic work spanning animal welfare and economics.
Dairy Cow Training for Automatic Milking Systems
Research investigating the effectiveness of positive reinforcement training (PRT) in helping dairy cows transition to automatic milking systems (AMS). Using mixed-effects models in R, analyzed how individual variability in training performance predicts post-transition AMS usage patterns and adaptation success.
Chilean Energy Transition
Econometric analysis of household heating choices in Chile, examining the transition from traditional firewood to modern energy sources. Used data from the CASEN surveys (2015-2022) combined with geospatial data from Hansen et al. (2013), applying methodology by Fercovic et al. (2024) to analyze the relationship between income, rural vs urban households, and heating fuel choice.
Gravity Model Analysis
Econometric analysis of international trade flows using gravity model methodology. Examined the relationship between trade volumes, economic size, and geographic distance across multiple countries.
General Mills Strategic Consulting
Comprehensive strategic consulting project for the company General Mills, providing insights and recommendations across financial, environmental, social, and governance dimensions, concluding with an integrated recommendation for long-term growth and resilience.
Coffee Futures Analysis
Quantitative analysis of coffee futures markets, examining price dynamics, volatility patterns, and trading strategies. Applied time series analysis and derivatives pricing models to commodity futures data (Arabica vs Robusta).
Kyle's Lambda Market Microstructure
Implementation and analysis of Kyle's Lambda model for measuring market impact and price discovery. Examined information asymmetry and trading costs in financial markets using high-frequency trading data.
Systematic Spread Trading Strategy
Development and backtesting of systematic spread trading strategies across multiple asset classes. Applied statistical arbitrage techniques and risk management frameworks to identify market inefficiencies.
Spark Spread Analysis
Analysis of spark spreads in electricity markets, examining the relationship between electricity prices and natural gas costs. Applied energy derivatives pricing and power market fundamentals to evaluate trading opportunities in the electricity sector.
