Lionel Melin, Associate Researcher, EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute
Lionel Melin works with the “Impact of Climate Change on Asset Prices” research team at EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute, including focussing on a novel DICE model implementation. He is the CEO of the independent economic consulting firm specialising in ESG finance MacroLucid Research. He holds a PhD in Economics from The University of Chicago and an MS in Statistics from the ENSAE in Paris. While a doctoral student, Lionel conducted research projects with the Federal Reserve of Chicago, the International Monetary Fund, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and BNP Paribas. He began his financial career as an emerging markets economist and fixed income strategist for Deutsche Bank and later as a senior cross-asset strategist for Société Générale Lyxor Asset Management. He has held lectureships at the University of Chicago and has co-authored papers in many academic journals including the Journal of Impact and ESG Investing, Journal of Asset Management and Journal of Portfolio Management.
About EDHEC
Operating from campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore, EDHEC is one of the world’s top 15 business schools. Fully international and directly connected to the business world, EDHEC commands a strong reputation for research excellence and the ability to train entrepreneurs and managers capable of breaking new ground. EDHEC functions as a genuine laboratory of ideas and produces innovative solutions valued by businesses. The School’s teaching is inspired by its research work and a focus on “learning by doing”, all with the aim of equipping people with the skills to succeed in business.
