Ali Faridzad

Dr. Ali Faridzad serves as Senior Lecturer in Economics at Swinburne University of Technology's Sarawak Campus within the School of Business, Faculty of Business, Design and Arts. His academic foundation includes a PhD in Economics specializing in Energy Markets and Finance, Graduate Certificate in Data Science, Master's in Economic Development and Planning, and Bachelor's in Economics.

Dr. Faridzad's research spans Energy Economics, Applied Economics, and Machine Learning applications, with particular focus on input-output analysis and environmental economic modeling. His work examines energy systems in Iran, Australia, and the Netherlands, addressing greenhouse gas emissions, electricity markets, and energy intensity through advanced quantitative methods.

His publication portfolio shows strong trajectory with 12+ journal articles (2019-2025) in Scopus-indexed journals including Q1 publications in Journal of Cleaner Production. Recent work increasingly integrates machine learning with traditional economic modeling, reflecting his dual expertise in economics and data science.

• Scientific Committee Member: 10th International Conference on New Energy and Future Energy Systems (2025)
• Editorial Board: Journal of Iranian Economic Development Analyses
• Active reviewer for 7 Scopus-indexed journals across Q1-Q3 categories

As educator, Dr. Faridzad teaches Economics for Business Decision Making, Fixed Income Markets, and specialized Energy Economics courses. His Graduate Certificate in Data Science enhances his quantitative teaching approach. He maintains active research collaborations evidenced by multi-author publications and international conference participation including the European Statistical Training Programme in Budapest (2024).