Victor X
- Research Program Mentor
PhD candidate at Indiana University - Bloomington
Expertise
Systematic review paper, Literature Reviews, Immigration Policy, Educational Policy, Energy Policy, Sustainability, Cultural Awareness, Economics, Econometrics, Data Analysis
Bio
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Public Affairs at Indiana University's O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, specializing in environmental policy and economics. My research focuses on household energy transitions, carbon emissions, and the relationship between housing markets and environmental sustainability. I am particularly interested in understanding how households make decisions to adopt clean energy technologies, how housing market dynamics shape energy consumption and emissions, and how public policies can encourage cost-effective and equitable decarbonization. Before pursuing my Ph.D., I earned a Master of Public Policy from the University of Virginia. Outside of academia, I am passionate about bodybuilding, fitness, and nutrition. As a bodybuilding competitor, I enjoy helping others achieve their fitness goals through personalized training and nutrition guidance. I am also a music enthusiast who enjoys recording my own tracks. Whether conducting research, training at the gym, or making music, I enjoy challenging myself, learning new things, and sharing my knowledge with others.Project ideas
Feeling Welcomed: How can we use policy tool to decrease the U.S. immigration naturalization gap
Imagine some of your friends at school struggle to stay connected because of their immigration status, facing challenges like high costs, cultural differences, lack of information, and language barriers. Our research project will look into these barriers and develop practical solutions to help immigrants navigate the naturalization process. You'll learn about immigration policy, gain skills in research and critical thinking, and understand the real-world implications of these issues. Through literature review, interviews, and data analysis, we'll gather valuable information. By the end, you'll produce an insightful essay or research paper that outlines strategies to help lawful permanent residents become US citizens—something you can take with you to college or even grad school as part of your own policy/research report.
Powering the Future: Policies and Economy for Electrification and Sustainability
As our world shifts from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, policies are crucial for driving this transition. In this exciting research project, we'll dive into the world of solar, wind, and hydro power, uncover the benefits and hurdles of energy efficiency, and discover how government and industry can lead the charge towards a greener future. You'll gain experience in policy analysis, environmental science, and project management while conducting literature reviews, studying successful case studies, and analyzing real-world data if data analysis is something you are interested in. By the end, you'll produce a powerful research paper or policy report with innovative recommendations. This fun and hands-on experience will arm you with knowledge and skills that’ll impress your future college or even grad school professors while helping save the planet, one solar panel at a time.