Ashfakuddin Rubel

Ashfakuddin Rubel, PhD, is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Economics at the Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT), Ontario Tech University since 2013. He holds a PhD in Economics from York University, specializing in development and environmental economics. His research focuses on development economics, environmental economics, applied microeconomics (with emphasis on gender and women’s empowerment), and policy-oriented analysis.

Dr. Rubel has extensive teaching experience, having instructed undergraduate courses across multiple institutions (Schulich School of Business, York University, University of Guelph-Humber) as a part-time lecturer. He also taught economics in the MBA program at Schulich School of Business. His pedagogical interests include linking theoretical concepts to real-world applications, particularly in development economics, natural resource economics, and environmental policy.

His research spans topics such as sustainable transportation infrastructure, supply chain resilience, and environmental disclosure policies. Recent work explores multi-objective optimization for EV charging stations, risk-averse supplier strategies, and recovery frameworks for supply chain disruptions. These studies emphasize practical solutions for economic challenges while prioritizing environmental and social equity.

Dr. Rubel’s contributions extend to curriculum development and experiential learning initiatives within FBIT, fostering analytical skills in students through data-driven problem-solving. His office is located in the Business and Information Technology Building, Room 2024, North Oshawa campus.