Adan is an empirical and interdisciplinary micro-economist, specialized in applications and innovations of non-market valuation techniques. His work explores people's values for nature and their preferences for environmental and social goods.
Adan actively seeks and enjoys transdisciplinary collaborations —as illustrated by his current position as Director-General of Forest Inspection and Enforcement—,to tackle the challenges of both climate change and sustainable development.
With a strong emphasis on policy relevance, he engages with policymakers to address their needs and ensure that research insights contribute to informed decision-making.
Adan takes great pleasure in his roles as
Associate Editor, Agricultural Economics
Academic Editor, PlosOne.
In these roles, Adan aims to drive research that integrates perspectives across disciplines and topics.
Most of my publications are available via open access or in my ResearchGate. However, if you are unable to access any of them, feel free to reach out to me directly by email. I’m always happy to share a copy—it’s great to know someone is interested in my work!