Hello, I'm Benjamin Peeters. I'm a researcher and academic with a background in economics, econometrics, and economic history. My academic journey has equipped me with knowledge and expertise in various fields, including economic history, macroeconomics, econometrics, climate economics, international economics and finance. I am also passionated about questions related to energy transition, geopolitics of technology, and social movements.
Currently, I am a postdoctoral researcher at the Research Department Transformation Pathways at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) in Germany. Under the supervision of Franziska Piontek, my research in the GeoClimRisk project examines the links between physical and financial risks of climate change through the REMIND model (REgional Model of Investment and Development), focusing on climate damages, adaptation costs, and the effects of climate risks on the cost of capital on developing countries.
I hold a PhD in Economics from UCLouvain Saint-Louis, where my research focused on the empirical assessments of financial interdependencies since the 1970s, under the supervision of Prof. Alexander Girard and Prof. Jean-Christophe Defraigne. At UCLouvain (Louvain-la-Neuve and Brussels), I taught courses in macroeconomics, econometrics, and statistics. My previous roles include an FNRS Research Fellowship during my PhD (2018-2022) and a research stay at the College of International Affairs at National Chengchi University (NCCU) in Taiwan, where I am engaged in post-doctoral research and teaching on the European integration and the industrialization of East Asian countries under the guidance of Prof. Cho-Hsin Su (2023-2024).
My educational background is quite diverse, with master's degrees in both Economics and Electrical Engineering from UCLouvain, and several university certificates in areas such as economic and social ethics, statistics, and radiation protection. This multidisciplinary foundation allows me to approach research questions from various angles, integrating insights from different fields to develop comprehensive solutions.
Throughout my career, I have actively participated in international conferences and workshops, presenting my research on topics such as financial globalization, monetary policy, and economic integration. My work has been recognized in peer-reviewed publications, and I continue to contribute to the academic community through ongoing research and collaboration.
I invite you to explore my website to learn more about my research, publications, and professional journey.
Feel free to contact me here for any academic inquiries, collaborations about public conferences or articles, or any other opportunities to engage in meaningful exchanges about the global economy.
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