Veronica Castillo‑Dida
About Me
I’m a PhD Applied Economics student at Auburn University and a research assistant to Dr. Wendiam Sawadgo. My current projects use (i) discrete choice to study coastal residents’ preferences for resilient, nature‑based transport infrastructure and (ii) applied econometric tools for crop insurance decisions and risk choices.
My earlier work spans application of economics to household demand and energy poverty, environment and natural resources, anthropogenic value of geospatial data, and climate and disaster risk integration.
Before coming to Auburn, I spent over seven years at the University of the Philippines Los Baños as a Teaching Associate and Assistant Professor. I also earned my M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Economics at the same university, with a focus on Natural Resource and Environmental Economics.
Outside work, I enjoy taking photos of streets and parks with my husband. I also like morning walks, sunlight, mountain hiking, and home‑brewed coffee.