Cohort: ESOL 40

Topic of the thesis: Unraveling the Relationship Between Social Networks and Institutions in Common Pool Resource Management

Abstract: My research explores the interplay between social networks and institutions in managing common pool resources (CPRs). Focusing on behavioral and computational sociology, my study employs experimental and computational methods to investigate the behavioral foundations of socio-economic behavior and the role of social networks in shaping aggregate social patterns. Utilizing agent-based modeling (ABM) and social network analysis (SNA), the project examines how individual behaviors and network dynamics influence institutional stability and resource sustainability. By integrating the principles of behavioral game theory and network dynamics, this research aims to uncover mechanisms that promote cooperation, trust, and effective governance in CPR management. Insights from this study will contribute to the broader field of socio-economic behavior, offering potential applications in policy-making and sustainable resource management.

Research interests: Agent-based modeling, institutional theory, social network analysis, commons, cooperation

Graduated from:  TU Delft, Lomonosov Moscow State University

Degrees obtained: MSc in Engineering and Policy Analysis; BSc in Physics

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