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Professor Jun Pang is the Dean and Professor in the School of Ecology and Environment at Renmin University of China, where he serves in the Department of Ecological and Environmental Economics. He earned his Bachelor's degree in engineering from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics between 1989 and 1993, his Master's degree from Capital University of Economics and Business from 1995 to 1998, and his PhD from Renmin University of China from 2002 to 2005. As the inaugural Dean of the School of Ecology and Environment, he leads academic efforts in ecological and environmental economics, fostering research and education in sustainability and climate-related issues.
Jun Pang's scholarly contributions focus on the economic dimensions of environmental policies, particularly in China, utilizing dynamic computable general equilibrium models to assess policy impacts. His selected publications demonstrate significant influence in the field. Key works include: Lili Wang and Jun Pang, 'Assessing the impact of climate mitigation technology and environmental tax on renewable energy development: A dynamic threshold approach,' Renewable Energy, 244 (2025); Ying Tian and Jun Pang, 'Promoting the Achievement of Carbon Neutrality Targets: Systematic Review of Research Dimensions and Measure Methods on Carbon Equity in China,' Environmental Science & Technology, 58 (2024); Govinda R. Timilsina, Yuanhua Chang, and Jun Pang, 'Economic Impacts of Meeting China’s NDC through Carbon Taxes with Alternative Schemes for Recycling Tax Revenues,' Resources, Conservation & Recycling, 207 (2024); Yuchao Liang, Qi Tan, and Jun Pang, 'Bless or curse, how does extreme temperature shape heavy pollution companies' ESG performance? Evidence from China,' Energy Economics, 131 (2024); and Xuepeng Guo and Jun Pang, 'Analysis of provincial CO2 emission peaking in China: Insights from production and consumption,' Applied Energy, 331 (2023). Additional publications cover freight structure effects on air quality, thermal power influences on carbon trading, and internet development's role in green productivity. Through these works, Pang advances understanding of climate mitigation strategies, carbon equity, and sustainable development pathways.