Dewan Ahsan

Dewan Ahsan is a Professor in the Department of Business and Sustainability at the University of Southern Denmark, Esbjerg campus, with academic affiliations in Management and Economics of Resources and the Environment and Interactive Innovation. His work bridges sustainability, climate resilience, and risk management across global contexts, particularly in South and Southeast Asia.

• Institution: University of Southern Denmark
• School: Faculty of Business and Social Sciences
• Department: Department of Business and Sustainability
• Role: Professor

His research focuses on climate change adaptation, sustainable fisheries, occupational health and safety in industrial sectors, and green innovation in developing economies. He explores how communities, especially fishermen and small producers, manage environmental and economic risks under changing climatic and regulatory conditions.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in interdisciplinary sustainability science, combining environmental, economic, and social dimensions. Key themes include climate vulnerability, circular economy in tanning and plastic waste, Arctic maritime safety, and stakeholder engagement in green transitions. His work frequently involves policy-relevant analysis and international collaboration.

• SEBE's annual award for the highest research grant recipient (2019, 2020, 2021)
• Best Paper Award, International Conference on Environment Sciences and Renewable Energy (ESRE-2019)
• PhD Scholarship from Danish Research Council

Award-winning and grant-intensive, Dewan Ahsan has led major research projects such as Susleather and GREENCAP, securing significant funding and contributing to policy development. He teaches courses in risk management, green business, and stakeholder management, and has supervised PhD students and assessment committees. His collaborative network spans Europe, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Cambodia, emphasizing community-based solutions and institutional innovation for sustainable development.

He is actively involved in research teams and international networks focused on emergency preparedness in Arctic shipping and sustainable industrial practices. These collaborations foster transdisciplinary knowledge exchange and capacity building in higher education and local industries.