About
Hi! I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Resource Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. My research lies at the intersection of environmental and development economics, with a focus on how environmental policy, institutions, and infrastructure shape firms and households. If you have interesting ideas or data, feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to collaborate.
I received my Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2026.
Before starting my PhD, I worked as an economic analyst in China’s steel industry.
Email: panchen at umass dot edu