Alfred Wong

Dr. Alfred Wong serves as Associate Professor in Finance and Economics at Charles Sturt University's Faculty of Business, specializing in sustainable finance and regional economic development. His research directly contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals through practical applications in ESG finance, healthcare economics, and renewable energy transition.

Education:

• Masters in Financial Management, University of Queensland
• PhD in Finance, RMIT University

Wong's research spans sustainable investments, ESG business valuation, renewable energy economics, regional petrol pricing, and healthcare economics with emphasis on rural/urban disparities. His work integrates financial theory with community wellbeing, particularly examining mental health impacts of crises and sustainable resource management. Current projects include Australian microgrid development and Parkinson's disease care economics.

His 49 research outputs (2006-2025) show increasing focus on sustainability and wellbeing, with recent publications examining sociodemographic healthcare access, digital workplace transformation, and soil stewardship economics. The work demonstrates strong regional focus with practical policy applications.

Key Awards:

• MRFF Rapid Applied Translation Grant (2024) for mental health research
• Vice Chancellor’s Research Award (2024) for Ageing Well project
• CSU Sustainability Research Seed Grant (2023)
• RED Award for Mental Health Research Team (2021)
• Health Innovation Awards Finalist (2020)

Wong leads multiple collaborative projects including the Aspro Ageing Well Research Group and Regional Work and Organisational Resilience Sturt Group. His industry engagement spans health innovation (Mid North Coast Local Health District), Parkinson's disease advocacy, and renewable energy policy. Current grants include MRFF funding for cognitive remediation therapy translation and CSU seed funding for regional health projects. He maintains active industry connections through his Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification and prior banking sector experience.

Research infrastructure includes the Equally Well initiative and Regional Entrepreneurship Research Group, focusing on translating academic findings into community wellbeing improvements through partnerships with government agencies and health services.