PROFILE
Energy economist and applied econometrics researcher with university teaching experience across microeconomics, public finance, environmental economics, health economics, and data analysis. I use Python, Excel, and econometric methods to study how taxes, subsidies, carbon pricing, and governance reforms shape renewable energy adoption and fossil fuel dependence.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
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Renewable energy adoption and fossil fuel substitution dynamics
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Public finance and the energy transition (taxes, subsidies, carbon pricing, fiscal capacity)
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Energy policy, governance, and regulatory quality
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Energy efficiency metrics; comparative and spatial energy economics
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Applied econometrics and energy-system modelling (LEAP, OSeMOSYS, DEA)
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Navrachna University, Vadodara | Assistant Professor – Economics | July 2025 – Present
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Teaching Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Public Finance, Environmental Economics, Health Economics, and Data Analysis
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Supervising student research projects and providing academic mentoring
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Supporting curricular innovation for interdisciplinary economics education
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU), Vadodara | Assistant Professor – Economics (Contractual) | 2021 – 2025
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NAAC preparation and departmental execution; implemented NEP 2020 curricular reforms
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Designed and ensured smooth functioning of the Faculty Admission Portal
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Committee member: Procurement, Examination, Placement, and CCTV Installation
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Courses taught: Microeconomics (BA/MA), Mathematical Economics, Indian Economy, International Economics, Growth and Development, History of Economic Thought
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Guided MA dissertation research; delivered Data Analysis and Programming (Python/Excel) for postgraduates
EDUCATION
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Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Gandhinagar – PhD in Economics (Pursuing), Specialization: Public Finance and Energy Transition (2024 – Present)
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Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur – Master of Economics, 74% (2018 – 2020)
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Rajasthan Technical University – B.Tech in Information Technology, 62% (2011 – 2015)
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
Journal Article (Scopus-indexed)
Purohit, P., & Baxi, H. C. (2025). Asymmetric effects of environmental taxes, regulatory quality, and fossil fuel use on renewable energy consumption: A quantile analysis of G-20 countries. Journal of Tax Reform, 11(3), 576-591. https://doi.org/10.15826/jtr.2025.11.3.217
Conference Presentation
Purohit, P., & Baxi, H. C. (2026). Unlocking the grid: The central role of public finance in powering low- and middle- income countries. International Conference on Resilience 2026, Navrachna University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
TECHNICAL AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS
- Python (Pandas, Statsmodels), R, EViews; advanced Excel; data visualization
- Econometric modelling and empirical research (panel methods, quantile regression, spatial analysis)
- Curriculum design and university ERP/portal development
CERTIFICATIONS
- UGC NET (Economics), 2019
WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING
- International Workshop on Mobile and Cloud Computing (IW-MCC 2012), IEEE
- CSI Discover Thinking – National Finalist, 2013
- International Software Summit (ISS-13), IEEE and Institution of Engineers
- Electronic System Design and Manufacturing Workshop, CSI
- 90-day Internship – CDAC Pune (Manual and Automation Software Testing)
- Navigating the World of Secondary Data: A Hands-on Experience, Global Research and Training, New Delhi
- Faculty Development Program on Case Teaching Methodology at Navrachna University, in collaboration with Yanpoo University Partners and supported by Harvard Business Impact
ACADEMIC SERVICE
- NAAC documentation and data team
- Faculty placement committee
- Student welfare and scholarship support
