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I was born in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), nestled in the northeasternmost reaches of the Far East on the Asian continent. This region is known for its harsh winters, where temperatures plummet to as low as –60°C (-76°F), and children attend school until -55°C (see here a nice story about kids going to school in winter).
My family belongs to the indigenous Siberian community. I pursued my early education at a boarding school affiliated with Yakut State University, an institution dedicated to preparing students for university studies in physics and mathematics. This school was founded by Ismail Aliev, a renowned mathematician and educator, whose influence greatly shaped my academic journey.
I continued my mathematical pursuits at Novosibirsk State University, specializing in algebra under the tutelage of the eminent Russian mathematician Ivan Shestakov. Here is my bachelor's thesis. After graduating, I worked in various roles across Siberia before shifting my career focus to economics. To achieve this, I enrolled at KIMEP – Kazakhstan Institute of Management and Economics.
My transition to economics led me to the University of Toulouse, France (now the Toulouse School of Economics), where I defended my doctoral thesis in economics in 2005, focusing on contract theory. The Toulouse School of Economics, known for its legacy shaped by the esteemed French economists Jean-Jacques Laffont and Jean Tirole, provided an ideal environment for my research. Under the guidance of David Martimort, a prominent young French economist, I delved into the intricacies of mechanisms without transfers and common agency models. These models find extensive applications in political economics, managerial science, and information economics.
Upon completing my PhD, I embarked on a postdoctoral journey at CORE in Belgium, followed by a permanent academic position at the National University of Singapore. These institutions nurtured my academic growth, offering a rich and stimulating scholarly environment. In 2010, I moved to Ottawa, seeking a climate reminiscent of my Siberian roots, although not as intensely cold as my childhood experiences.
In 2014, I introduced two pioneering courses in Indigenous Economics at the University of Ottawa. The first course is designed for first-year economics students, introducing them to the principles of Indigenous Economics. The second course, aimed at fourth-year students, delves deeper into the subject, exploring its complexities and nuances. These courses reflect my commitment to integrating my heritage and academic expertise to enrich the field of economics.
Address: Economics Department, University of Ottawa
120, University private (9039)
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5 Canada
E-mail: Aggey.Simons@uottawa.ca
Tel: 1-613-562-5800 ext 7066
Web: https://sites.google.com/site/semenovaggey/home
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