PhD in Economics at Duke University

About me

I graduated with a PhD in Economics from Duke University in May 2025, specializing in industrial organization, public economics, and energy economics. My research focuses on the electricity industry and electricity markets. I investigate  investment in cross-border electricity transmission interconnections in my job market paper.

I am actively searching for a job. I am available for interviews in North America and Europe.

References: Christopher Timmins, James Roberts, Dalia Patino-Echeverri, Jeffrey DeSimone

Research

I am interested in industrial organization and public economics, with applications in energy and environmental economics. I primarily focus on the electricity industry and electricity markets.

Impacts of Investment in Cross-border High Voltage Electricity Transmission Interconnections

I analyze the economic and distributional impacts of a new cross-border transmission interconnection between Spain and France. The increased cross border capacity led to a doubling of electricity trade between the two countries, and to increased wholesale electricity price convergence. Read more

Job Market Paper (2025)

Teaching

I developed a genuine passion for teaching during my PhD at Duke, where I worked as a (head) teaching assistant in core undergraduate economics courses for 4 years. I believe that educating future generations is an equally important mission of academia as research. I was also the first in Duke Economics to receive the competitive Bass Teaching Assistant Fellowship.

Head Teaching Assistant

I served as a HTA in Introduction to Econometrics and Data Sciences (ECON 204), and in Intermediate Microeconomics II (ECON 205). I was responsible for most of the administrative course management in these classes of up to 250 students. I managed a large team of graduate and undergraduate TAs. I handled exam logistics - preparation, administration, grading. I also resolved student requests and complaints.

Bass Teaching Assistant Fellow

I was the first in Duke Economics to serve as a Bass TA Fellow, which enabled me to get more independent teaching experience in a small course. I independently delivered discussion sections in Economics of Gun Violence and Policy taught by Prof. Jeffrey DeSimone. I reviewed econometrics concepts from articles covered. When the students were struggling to make progress on their empirical projects, I created a system of deliverables to provide feedback and help them.

What do I do when I don't work?

I am originally from Bratislava, Slovakia. However, I have lived all over the world - in New York, London, and now in Durham, North Carolina. When I’m not working, you’ll often find me hiking, cooking, gardening or exploring places where I live. I am a proud Cameron Crazie. I also enjoy keeping up with global affairs and economic developments - I am a fan of public radio and printed newspapers. Being active helps me stay sane, curious, and well rounded beyond the world of economics research.