Ghaffar Ali | Environmental Management | Academic Excellence Paper Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Ghaffar Ali, Environmental management, Academic Excellence Paper Award

Professor at Shenzhen University, China

Summary:

Dr. Ghaffar Ali is an accomplished academic with expertise in Urban Environmental Management, Environmental Science & Management, Environment/Energy Economics, Sustainability Pathways, Renewable Energy, and Project Management & Evaluation. He holds a Ph.D. in Urban Environmental Management from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, where his research focused on assessing carbon mitigation potential for low-carbon society development. With extensive experience spanning various research and teaching roles across institutions in China, Thailand, and Pakistan, Dr. Ali has made significant contributions to the fields of climate change, spatial heterogeneity, urban environmental dynamics, and low-carbon society modeling. He has authored numerous publications in reputable journals and actively engages in multidisciplinary research aimed at addressing pressing environmental challenges.

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👩‍🎓Education & Qualification:

Professional Experience:  

Dr. Ghaffar Ali has a rich and diverse professional experience in the fields of environmental management, economics, and academia. He has held various academic and research positions at prestigious institutions around the world. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at the College of Management, Shenzhen University, China, he contributes to the academic community through teaching and research. Prior to this, he worked as a Visiting Professor at the Key Lab of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, China. Dr. Ali has also served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies, Mahidol University, Thailand, and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Development and Sustainability, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. He has actively engaged with international organizations, having served as a Special Member on Mission at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand. With his extensive research background and interdisciplinary expertise, Dr. Ghaffar Ali continues to make significant contributions to the fields of urban environmental management, environmental science, sustainability, renewable energy, and project management.

Research Interest:

Dr. Ghaffar Ali’s research interests span several areas within the realm of environmental management and sustainability. He is particularly focused on decarbonization strategies in urban environments, aiming to assess and implement measures to reduce carbon emissions and promote low-carbon society development. Additionally, Dr. Ali is deeply involved in environmental science and management, exploring various aspects of sustainable resource utilization and conservation. His research extends to the fields of environment and energy economics, where he investigates the economic implications of environmental policies and renewable energy initiatives. Dr. Ali is also interested in sustainability pathways, seeking to identify and evaluate pathways toward achieving sustainable development goals. Furthermore, his research encompasses renewable energy technologies, with a focus on their adoption and integration into existing energy systems. Finally, Dr. Ghaffar Ali’s research portfolio includes project management and evaluation, where he examines the effectiveness and impact of environmental projects and policies. Through his diverse research interests, Dr. Ali aims to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and practices that promote environmental sustainability and resilience.

Publication Top Noted:

Title: Pricing behavior of monopoly market with the implementation of green technology decision under emission reduction subsidy policy

  • Authors: J Hussain, Y Pan, G Ali, Y Xiaofang
  • Journal: Science of the Total Environment
  • Volume: 709
  • Pages: 136110
  • Citations: 59
  • Year: 2020

Title: Spatial–temporal characterization of rainfall in Pakistan during the past half-century (1961–2020)

  • Authors: G Ali, M Sajjad, S Kanwal, T Xiao, S Khalid, F Shoaib, HN Gul
  • Journal: Scientific Reports
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 1
  • Pages: 6935
  • Citations: 51
  • Year: 2021

Title: Climate Change and Spatial Heterogeneity of Pakistan: Empirical Evidence using Multidisciplinary Approach

  • Author: G Ali
  • Journal: Science of The Total Environment
  • Volume: 634
  • Pages: 95-108
  • Citations: 51
  • Year: 2018

Title: Urban environment dynamics and low carbon society: multi-criteria decision analysis modeling for policy makers

  • Authors: G Ali, S Abbas, Y Pan, Z Chen, J Hussain, M Sajjad, A Ashraf
  • Journal: Sustainable Cities and Society
  • Volume: 51
  • Pages: 101763
  • Citations: 47
  • Year: 2019

Title: Decarbonization Action Plan Using Hybrid Modeling for Low Carbon Society: A Case of Bangkok Metropolitan Area

  • Authors: G Ali, N Pumijumnong, S Cui
  • Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production
  • Citations: 44
  • Year: 2017