Curriculum Vitae. Asgar Khademvatani

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1 Curriculum Vitae Asgar Khademvatani Professional Address Home Address Canadian Energy Research Institute 512, Jackson Place, N.W. #150, St. N.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3B 2V3 T2L 2A6 +1(403) (403) EDUCATION Ph.D., University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada December, 2009 Fields of Specialization: Energy Economics, Natural Resources Economics, Applied Econometrics Thesis: Measuring Energy Efficiency in Economics: Shadow Value Approach : PhD Advisor: Dr. Daniel V. Gordon Granted PhD Scholarship with distinction for continuing my PhD studies from Iran s Petroleum University of Technology (PUT), and National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) M.A., Energy Economics and Marketing, University of Tehran, Iran 2000 Approved by IQAS Thesis: Investigation of Electricity Supply System and Comparative Analysis of the Economic Efficiency of Thermal Power Plants in Iran (Fully funded by Energy Research Center affiliated with Iran s Energy Ministry) GPA: 18.5 out of 20 Awarded funding for research on Comparative Analysis of Economic Efficiency of Iran s Thermal Power Plants (M.A. degree thesis) in Energy Research Center, Iran s Energy Ministry B.A., Theoretical Economics, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran 1997 Approved by IQAS GPA: out of 20

2 Asgar Khademvatani Page 2 2/3/2010 CURRENT RESEARCH An Economic Model of Measuring Energy Efficiency: Shadow Value Approach (with Daniel V. Gordon) - Ph.D. Thesis Extension Empirical Analysis based on a Marginal Economic Indicator of Energy Efficiency for U.S. Economic Sectors (with Daniel V. Gordon) Ph.D. Thesis Extension Energy Efficiency Convergence across a Sample of U.S. Industrial Sectors Using Marginal Economic Measure (with Daniel V. Gordon) Ph.D. Thesis Extension RESEARCH INTERESTS Natural Resources Economics (Non-Renewable and Renewable Resources) Applied Studies of Energy Markets, Restructuring on Energy sector, and Futures Markets Applied Econometrics; Panel Data, Time Series Analysis Applied Microeconomics; Efficiency, Productivity, and Production Economics Industrial Organization (IO) TEACHING EXPERIENCE Graduate Teaching Assistantship (Half Unit) Winter 2007 Assisted with the teaching of Computer Applications in Economics ( Econ 311) Graduate Teaching Assistantship (Half Unit) Fall 2006 Assisted with the teaching of Intermediate Economic Theory- Microeconomics I (Econ 301) Instructor Spring 2006 Taught Use of Statistics in Economics (Econ 395) Graduate Teaching Assistantship (Full Unit) Winter 2006 Assisted with the teaching of following courses: Health Economics (Econ 379): Tutoring for assignments solution keys Transportation Economics (Econ 371) Computer Applications in Economics (Econ 311)

3 Asgar Khademvatani Page 3 2/3/2010 TEACHING EXPERIENCE CONTINUED Graduate Teaching Assistantship (Half Unit) Fall 2005 Assisted with the teaching of Intermediate Economic Theory- Microeconomics II (Econ 357) Continuing Education Program Teaching Assistantship Summer 2005 Assisted with the teaching of Intermediate Economic Theory - Microeconomics I (Econ 301) Continuing Education program Teaching Assistantship Spring 2005 Assisted with the teaching of Intermediate Economic Theory - Microeconomics I (Econ 301) Graduate Teaching Assistantship Fall 2003 Department of Economic, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada Assisted with the teaching of following courses: Microeconomics with Applications Econ 529 Introduction to Econometrics II Econ 419 Petroleum in the North American Economy - Econ 325 INDUSTRY AND RESEARCH EMPLOYMENT Economist since October 2008-Present Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI), Calgary, Alberta, Canada Investigated Economic Impacts of the Petroleum Industry in Canada Studied Socio-Economic Impact and Assessment Model of Oil Sands Industry in Alberta Investigating and Researching applied energy economics and related environmental policy issues in the producing, transportation, and consuming sectors Research Assistant 2003-December 2009 Department of Economics, University of Calgary, Canada Budgeting Analyst and Research Fellow October July 2002 Electricity Industry, Iran s Electricity production, Transmission, and Distribution Management Company (TAVANIR), Iran s Energy Ministry, Iran Conducted an economic study on budgeting systems of Iran s electricity sector Researched Iran s electricity market; supply, demand and pricing issues Studied Iran s hydro electric power plants Performed cost-benefit analysis of Iran s thermal power plants Conducted an economic study on Iran s power plants projects Investigated an appropriate method of electricity consumption s bill payments

4 Asgar Khademvatani Page 4 2/3/2010 INDUSTRY AND RESEARCH EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED Energy Research Fellow June July 2000 Energy and Environment Research Department, Energy Research Center, Iran s Energy Ministry, Iran Researched general issues related to the importance of studying economic efficiency of electricity production in Iran and an extensive review of pertinent literature Created cost elements-data bank for Iran s thermal power plants and processing associated statistical analysis Conducted an extensive study on the elements of cost in different Iran s power plants Researched an application of flexible-cost function approach to Iran s thermal (steam, gas, and combined-cycle) power plants Conducted a comparative analysis of economic efficiency of electricity production of Iran s thermal (steam, gas, and combined-cycle) power plants Energy Research Fellow October May 1999 Secretariat of Energy Balances, Deputy of Energy Affairs, Iran s Energy Ministry, Iran Involved as an editor of Iran s provinces energy balances Research Assistant May April 2000 Magazine of Tazehayeh Eghtesad, Iran s Central Bank, Tehran, Iran Research Fellow Institute of Development and Economic Research, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran Research Fellow May - August 1998 The Neda s Institute, Iran s Foreign Affairs Ministry, Tehran, Iran Involved with a study on socio-economic characteristics of middle-east economies OTHER AFFILIATIONS Student Member Since 2008 International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE) Student Member Canadian Economics Association (CEA), Canada Academic Vice President of Iranian Students Association University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada January Present May Present Academic Assistant, the Elmi Daneshjoi Community September 1998 September 2000 Faculty of Economics, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran Affiliated Member Iran s Economics Educated Association, Tehran, Iran November Present

5 Asgar Khademvatani Page 5 2/3/2010 OTHER AFFILIATIONS CONTINUED Cultural Fellow of the Elmi Daneshjoi Community September 1994 June 1997 University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran OTHER ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Research Outreach Workshop (ROP) November 25-December 02, 2008 The Teaching & Learning Center, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada University Teaching Certificate Program (UTC) September 2005 November 2006 The Teaching & Learning Center, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) September 06-09, 2005 The Teaching & Learning Center, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada Academic Communication Skills Seminar May11 July 16, 2005 English for Professional Purposes Program (EPPP), University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada English Language Program (ELP) August 02-30, 2002 Faculty of Continuing Education, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada The Budgeting of Economic Corporations Program Winter 1999 Faculty of Economics and Management, Technology University of Sharif, Tehran, Iran SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS Awarded an International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE) Student Scholarship to Attend and Present Paper at the 32nd IAEE 2009 International Conference in San Francisco, USA June21-24, 2009 Awarded an International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE) Student Scholarship to Attend and Present Paper at the 31st IAEE 2008 International Conference in Istanbul, Turkey June18-20, 2008 Awarded a Travel Grant by Canadian Economics Association (CEA), to Attend and Present Paper at the 42nd CEA Meetings at University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada June 6-8, 2008 Awarded a Travel Grant by Canadian Economics Association (CEA), to Attend and Present Paper at the 41st CEA Meetings at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada June1-3, 2007 Awarded a Graduate Travel Award, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada June 2007

6 Asgar Khademvatani Page 6 2/3/2010 SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS CONTINUED Awarded a Travel Grant by Canadian Economics Association (CEA), to Attend and Present Paper at the 40th CEA Meetings at Concordia University, Montreal, Québec, Canada May 26-28, 2006 Awarded a Graduate Teaching Fellowship (GFT), the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Calgary, Canada Spring 2006 Awarded a Graduate Travel Award, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada May 2006 Awarded for Continuing Studies (PhD) Program Outside of Iran based on a Comprehensive Exam (with Distinction) April 2002 Granted Scholarship from Iran s University of Petroleum Technology, Iran s Petroleum and Education Ministries, Iran July 2002 July 2007 Appointed as a Graduate Student Research Fellow, The Research Institute of Energy and Environment, Iran s Energy Ministry, Iran September 1998 Awarded Funds for Research on Comparative Analysis of Economic Efficiency of Iran s Thermal Power Plants (Combined Cycle, Steam and Gas Power Plants), Energy Research Institute, Iran s Energy Ministry, Iran April 1999 September 2000 CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Khademvatani, A. Energy Efficiency Convergence across a Sample of U.S. Industrial Sectors, : Energy Shadow Value Approach, Presented to the 32nd IAEE 2009 International Conference in San Francisco, California, USA June 21-24, 2009 Khademvatani, A. Energy Efficiency Convergence across a Sample of U.S. Industrial Sectors, : Energy Shadow Value Approach, Presented to the 43rd Annual Meetings of the Canadian Economics Association (CEA), University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada May 28-31, 2009 Khademvatani, A. Shadow Value Measure of Energy Efficiency Changes: An Empirical Analysis for U.S. Industrial Sectors, , Published in the Proceedings of the 31st IAEE 2008 International Conference in Istanbul, Turkey June 18-20, 2008 Khademvatani, A. Shadow Value Measure of Energy Efficiency Changes: An Empirical Analysis for U.S. Industrial Sectors, , Presented to the 42nd Annual Meetings of the Canadian Economics Association (CEA),University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada June 6-8, 2008

7 Asgar Khademvatani Page 7 2/3/2010 CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED Khademvatani, A., and D.V. Gordon A Marginal Economic Measure of Energy Efficiency: Shadow Value Approach, Published in the Proceedings of the 9th IAEE European Conference in Florence, Italy June 10-12, 2007 Khademvatani, A., and D.V. Gordon Energy Shadow Value as an Economic Measure of Energy Efficiency: An Intuitive and Theoretical Perspective, Presented to 41st Annual Meetings of the Canadian Economics Association (CEA), Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada June 1-3, 2007 Khademvatani, A. et al., Energy Shadow Value as an Economic Measure of Energy Efficiency: An Intuitive and Theoretical Perspective, Accepted to Presentation at the 26th North American International Association of Energy Economics Conference, Ann Arbor Michigan, USA September 24-27, 2006 Khademvatani, A., et al. A Review on the Latest Empirical Works Associated with Explaining the Differences of Energy Efficiency Across-Nations over the World, Keynote presentation at the 1st International Conference on Energy Management and Planning, Tehran, Iran June 20-21, 2006 Khademvatani, A., et al. Restructuring of Electric Power Supply Systems: Implications of Regulatory Reform Experience for Potential Reformers, Published at the Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Energy Management and Planning, Tehran-Iran June 20-21, 2006 Khademvatani A., A Review on the Latest Empirical Works Associated with Explaining the Differences of Energy Efficiency Across-Nations over the World, Accepted to the 12th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada June 3-8, 2006 Khademvatani, A., Crude Oil Price and Aggregate Economic Activity: Evidence from Canada s Economy, Presented to the 40th Annual Meetings of the Canadian Economic Association (CEA), Concordia University, Montreal, Québec, Canada May 26-28, 2006 A Survey of Effective Important Factors on Production Quotas Allocation and Quota Compliance of OPEC s Member Countries, Ph.D. Reading Course, Department of Economics, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada January 2005 Deregulation of Electric Power Supply Systems: Implications of Regulatory Reform Experience for Potential Reformers, Ph.D. Reading Course, Department of Economics, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada December 2004 A Review on the Latest Empirical Works Associated with Explaining the Differences of Energy Efficiency Across-Nations over the World, Internal Workshop of Department for Ph.D. Students and Faculty, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada November 2004

8 Asgar Khademvatani Page 8 2/3/2010 CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED Khademvatani, A., and P. Mohammad Alaiha Investigation of the Economic Efficiency of Electricity Generation from Iran s Thermal Power Plants, Presented to the 19th International Conference on Power System and Electricity, Tehran, Iran November 2004 Khademvatani, A. Investigation of the Electricity Production System and Comparative Analysis of the Economic Efficiency of Thermal Power Plants in Iran, Project s Appraisal Presentation, the Research Institute of Energy and Environment, Iran s Energy Ministry, Iran August 2000 OTHER PUBLICATIONS Howard, Peter, Paul Kralovic, Afshin Honarvar, Asgar Khademvatani, David McColl, Mellisa Mei, Abbas Naini, Rami Shabaneh, Asghar Shahmoradi, Martin Slagorsky, and Thorn Walden, Economic Impacts of the Petroleum Industry in Canada, The Canadian Energy Research Institute(CERI), Calgary, Alberta, Canada July 2009 Khademvatani, Asgar, et al. Investigation of Electricity Production System and Comparative Analysis of the Economic Efficiency of Thermal Power Plants in Iran, The Research Institute of Energy and Environment, Energy Department, Iran s Energy Ministry, Iran (in Persian) October 2000 Monthly Published Reports, Magazine of Tazehayeh Eghtesad, Iran s Central Bank, Tehran, Iran (in Persian) 1999 Energy Balances of Iran s Provinces, The Secretariat of Energy Balances, Deputy of Energy Affairs, Iran s Energy Ministry, Iran (in Persian) 1997 RESEARCH PAPERS AND SUBMISSIONS Khademvatani A., Energy Efficiency Convergence across a Sample of U.S. Industrial Sectors, : Energy Shadow Value Approach April 2009 Khademvatani, A. Shadow Value Measure of Energy Efficiency Changes: An Empirical Analysis for U.S. Industrial Sectors, , University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada February 2008 Khademvatani, A. A Marginal Economic Measure of Energy Efficiency: Shadow Value Approach", University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada May 2007 Khademvatani A. The Fallacy of Measuring Energy Efficiency: A Comparison of Energy Intensity and the Marginal Shadow Value Indicators, Department of Economics, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada October 2006

9 Asgar Khademvatani Page 9 2/3/2010 RESEARCH PAPERS AND SUBMISSIONS CONTINUED Khademvatani A., Energy Shadow Values as an Economic Measure of Energy Efficiency: An Intuitive and Theoretical Perspective, Department of Economics, the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada January 2006 Khademvatani A., Intuition behind Shadow Prices: A Theoretical Perspective, Department of Economics, the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada September 2005 Khademvatani, A. et al A Survey of Effective Important Factors on Production Quotas Allocation and Quota Compliance of OPEC`s Member Countries, Department of Economics, University of Calgary December 2004 Khademvatani, A. et al, Deregulation of Electric Power Supply Systems: Implications of Regulatory Reform Experience for Potential Reformers, Department of Economics, University of Calgary November 2004 Khademvatani, A. et al. A Review on the Latest Empirical Works Associated with Explaining the Differences of Energy Efficiency Across-Nations over the World, Department of Economics, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada October 2004 Khademvatani, A., Crude Oil Prices and Aggregate Economic Activity: Asymmetry or Symmetry Relationship: Evidence from Canada s Economy, Department of Economics, the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada December 2003 Khademvatani, A., et al. Investigation of Electricity Production System and Comparative Analysis of the Economic Efficiency of Thermal Power Plants in Iran, Published by the Research Institute of Energy and Environment, Energy Department, Iran s Energy Ministry, Iran (in Persian) October 2000 Monthly Published Reports, Magazine of Tazehayeh Eghtesad, Published by Iran s Central Bank, Tehran, Iran (in Persian) 1999 Energy Balances of Iran s Provinces, Published by Secretariat of Energy Balances, Deputy of Energy Affairs, Iran s Energy Ministry, Iran (in Persian) 1997 STATISTICAL SOFTWARE PACKAGES STATA Pre-Advanced Level SHAZAM Basic Level RATS Basic Level Econometrics Views (EVIEWS) Modeling Dynamic Systems Software: ithink and STELLA-Basic Level Win95/98/NT/XP, Microsoft-Office Applications, Visio

10 Asgar Khademvatani Page 10 2/3/2010 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Organizer for weekly cultural and social events in Iranian Students Association at the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada Since Present Fundraiser for Bam earthquake under sponsorship of Red Cross, Calgary, Alberta, Canada December 2004 January 2005 Academic Assistant, the Elmi Daneshjoi Community, Faculty of Economics, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran September September 2000 Cultural Fellow of the Elmi Daneshjoi Community, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran September 1994 June 1997 REFERENCES Dr. Daniel V. Gordon (PhD Thesis Supervisor) Economics Professor Department of Economics University of Calgary, Canada 2500 University Drive NW, SS430 Calgary, AB Canada T2N 1N4 Tel: (403) ; Fax: (403) dgordon@ucalgary.ca Dr. W. D. Walls (Ph.D. Thesis Supervisory Committee) Professor of Economics Department of Economics University of Calgary, Canada 2500 University Drive NW, SS430 Calgary, AB Canada T2N 1N4 Tel: (403) Fax: (403) wdwalls@ucalgary.ca Dr. Michal C. Moore (Ph.D. Thesis Supervisory Committee) ISEEE Professor of Energy Economics Senior Fellow Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy (ISEEE) University of Calgary ES 604, 2500 University Dr. NW Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 Tel: (403) mcmoore@ucalgary.ca

11 Asgar Khademvatani Page 11 2/3/2010 Dr. Alan J. MacFadyen (Former PhD Thesis Advisor) Associate Professor Emeritus of Economics, Department of Economics University of Calgary, Canada Street Canmore, Alberta, Canada, T1W 1T7 Tel: Marwan Masri President & C.E.O. Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI) #150, Street NW Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2L 2A6 Tel: (403) Mobile: (403) Fax: (403) Dr. Sulayman Al-Qudsi Former Senior Research Director Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI) #150, Street NW Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2L 2A6 Tel: (403) Fax: (403) Dr. Afshin Honarvar Senior Economist Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI) #150, Street NW Calgary, AB, Canada, T2L 2A6 Tel: (403) Fax :( 403)

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