Welcome! 

I am a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Hobby School of Public Affairs, University of Houston.  I hold a PhD in Applied Economics from the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona. Before joining the University of Houston, I held research positions at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and Washington State University’s School of Economic Sciences, and taught economics courses as a lecturer.

My research lies in applied microeconomics, with a focus on energy economics, economic development, inequality, and the political economy of the energy transition. I study how energy resources, institutions, and policy changes shape socioeconomic outcomes across countries. My work uses applied econometric methods and engages with broader questions related to sustainable development, energy transition, and resource governance.

I will be attending some upcoming conferences and would be happy to connect if you are around: WEAI in Denver, June 30–July 2, 2026; APSA in Boston, September 3–6, 2026; and ASSA in Washington, DC, January 3–5, 2027.

Feel free to contact me via email at: soranmohtadi(at)gmail(dot)com; or smohtadi(at)uh(dot)com

Curious how to pronounce my name? Here’s a short recording of me saying it.

You can also connect with me through the social media links below.