Research scholar at Paris 1 University - Panthéon Sorbonne, France
Professional Profile
Summary
Dr. Quentin Nouhessèwa Hounyonou is a Beninese economist specializing in energy economics, development, and statistical modeling. With academic and teaching experience across renowned institutions in France, Morocco, and Africa, he focuses on understanding how energy systems influence socio-economic progress in developing countries. His work bridges economic theory and applied research to support resilient and inclusive energy policy design.
Educational Details
Dr. Hounyonou earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Mines Paris (Cerna), PSL University, France (2018–2022), where he studied energy access and Chinese import competition in Africa. He holds a Master’s in Development Economics from UCA, Cerdi, France (2017–2018), with research centered on the revenue impact of energy access in Tanzanian households. He also holds dual engineering degrees: one in Statistics from ENSAE-Dakar, Senegal (2013–2017), and another in Energy from the University of Abomey-Calavi, EPAC, Benin (2008–2013).
Professional Experience
Dr. Hounyonou has taught a wide range of subjects across institutions. From 2023 to 2025, he has been teaching Mathematics and Quantitative Techniques at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University. He taught Energy and Development at the Master's level at Grenoble Alpes University (2022–2023), focusing on energy access and climate impact in low-income settings. Previously, he served at the Polytechnic University of Mohamed VI (UM6P) in Morocco (2018–2021), teaching core principles of economics and finance to engineering students.
Research Interests
His research explores the intersection of energy economics, development, and trade, particularly in the African context. He investigates the effects of energy access on household welfare, the role of informal economies in achieving Sustainable Development Goals, and how African firms adapt to global shocks, such as the influx of Chinese imports. His work also examines energy price uncertainty and trade integration across African economies.
Author Metrics
Dr. Hounyonou has presented at international conferences, including the CSAE Conference at the University of Oxford and the GTAP Global Economic Analysis Conference. His research is disseminated through working papers and academic platforms like ResearchGate and LinkedIn. While his ORCID currently lists one published work, several research papers are in progress and have been featured in leading academic forums.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Hounyonou’s work has been recognized through invitations to present at prestigious conferences in energy and development economics. His ongoing contributions to the discourse on energy access and trade in Africa underscore his emerging influence as a thought leader in sustainable development and economic policy.
Publication Top Notes
How Does the Informal Economy Affect SDGs in Developing Countries?
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Author(s): Dr. Quentin Nouhessèwa Hounyonou
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Year: 2024
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Summary:
Investigates how the informal economy shapes progress toward Sustainable Development Goals in developing nations, emphasizing both its potential to alleviate poverty and the challenges it poses to policy integration and formal economic planning.
African Firms’ Adaptation to Chinese Shock under Financial and Electricity Constraints
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Author(s): Dr. Quentin Nouhessèwa Hounyonou
- Year: 2022
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Summary:
Analyzes how firms in Africa respond to the surge of Chinese imports amid infrastructural and financial constraints. Highlights firm-level resilience linked to better financial access and reliable electricity.
Advent of Chinese Goods into African Markets: Impact on Firms’ Growth
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Author(s): Dr. Quentin Nouhessèwa Hounyonou
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Year: 2021
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Summary:
Examines the dual impact of Chinese goods: while they introduce competitive pressure, they also drive innovation among African firms in some sectors.
Electricity Access, Consumption, and Home-Based Business: Evidence from Tanzanian Households
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Author(s): Dr. Quentin Nouhessèwa Hounyonou
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Year: 2019
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Summary:
Provides empirical evidence that reliable electricity access enables home-based enterprises to thrive, particularly benefiting female entrepreneurship and local economic development.
Conclusion
Dr. Quentin Nouhessèwa Hounyonou is an emerging thought leader in development and energy economics, with a unique multidisciplinary background and a strong record of presenting impactful, policy-relevant research. While his formal publication count is still developing, the depth, relevance, and recognition of his work clearly position him as a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award.