Dr. Pavel is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Rose-Hulman where his teaching interests include microeconomics, environmental economics, and econometrics. His research interests include environmental and natural resource economics, and applied microeconomics. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, especially English soccer, and exploring the outdoors. Taking road trips with his family and friends is one of his favorite pastimes.
Academic Degrees
- Ph.D., Economics, Florida International University, 2018.
- Master of Arts, Economics, Eastern Illinois University, 2012
Teaching Interests
- Microeconomics
- Environmental Economics
- Econometrics
Research Experiences
- Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
- Applied Microeconomics
Publications & Presentations
- Pavel, T., Mozumder, P., Tahsin, S., & Gladwin, H. (2026). Flood and Wind Risk Perceptions in Evacuation Decisions: Lessons from Hurricane Ivan. Economics of Disasters and Climate Change, 10(6). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41885-025-00187-3
- Pavel, T., Hasan, S., Halim, N., & Mozumder, P. (2022). Impacts of transient and permanent environmental shocks on internal migration. Applied Economics, 1-24. https://doi.org/10.1080/00036846.2022.2087859
- Pavel, T. & Mozumder, P (2019). Household Preferences for Managing Coastal Vulnerability: State vs. Federal Adaptation Funds. Economics of Disasters and Climate Change. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41885-019-00046-y
Awards & Honors
- Recipient, 2024 John T. Ying Award for Excellence in Student-Faculty Collaboration, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN 47802.
- Recipient, 2017-2018 Broad Fellowship Award from School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199