Dr. Evelina Mengova
Dr. Evelina Mengova
Dr. Evelina Mengova earned her Ph.D. in economics from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. Before that, she obtained an M.A. in economics from Central European University, studying in the United Kingdom (University of Essex) and Hungary (Budapest) for two years. She received her undergraduate degree in economics from Sofia University, Bulgaria, spending one semester at Universite des Sciences et Technologies de Lille, France, in a TEMPUS program, sponsored by the European Union.
She joined the faculty of the College of Business at Governors State University in 2011. Previously, she was teaching economics at California State University, Fullerton. She has also worked as a consultant on various projects at the World Bank in Washington, D.C.
If you recall, what influenced your decision to become a member of the International Atlantic Economic Society?
I looked at the IAES website and found the international aspect of this society very appealing. As a European, the Atlantic aspect is also very attractive to me. I saw a lot of interesting and valuable research.
What types of projects/research are you currently working on and what inspired/motivated you to pursue these interests?
My current research explores different factors – innovation, technology, foreign direct investment, energy use and sources, and pollution – that affect investment in and production of renewable energy in various countries and regions around the world. I have also analyzed the impact of quality of institutions and legal systems in different countries on their international trade patterns, outsourcing, foreign direct investment and location of firms, and on their investment in renewable energy.
More generally I find research in the areas of International Economics, Development and renewable energy fascinating.
What advice would you give to someone who is considering entering your line of work/field of study?
Work on things that you find truly interesting and that you connect with on a deep personal level. Then it will not feel like work.
Going forward, what other projects/research are you planning to or hoping to pursue?
I am planning to keep working on various aspects of renewable energy, at least for the next couple of years, because I believe that is the future. Investment in renewable energy is important for advanced countries, especially given the current geo-political challenges in the world; yet it is crucial for developing countries on their way to achieve a better standard of living.
What’s your favorite hobby?
I enjoy traveling and reading.