Hina Aslam

Dr. Hina Aslam is an Andre Hoffmann Research Fellow at the Australian National University (ANU) College of Law and the World Economic Forum, focusing on circular economy policy, embedded emissions accounting, net zero trade, and industrial decarbonization. With over 8 years of experience in research and advocacy on environment, climate and energy issues, she brings significant expertise to her current role.

Her academic credentials include a PhD in Ecology from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, a certificate in Sustainable Finance from the University of Oxford, and an MS in Environmental Science and Engineering from Beijing Institute of Technology. Prior to joining ANU, she held research positions at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute in Pakistan and served as a consultant for the World Bank Group.

Research Interests

Dr. Aslam's research focuses on circular economic policy, embedded emissions accounting systems and frameworks, and circularity for net zero industrial transition, with an initial focus on iron & steel and other hard-to-abate heavy industries. Her work bridges environmental science, policy analysis, and practical implementation strategies.

• Circular Economy Metrics and Policy Development
• Embedded Emissions Accounting Frameworks
• Industrial Decarbonization Pathways
• Renewable Energy Transition Strategies
• Climate Finance Mechanisms
• Environmental Policy and Governance

Research Trends

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Pakistan's energy transition, circular economy metrics, and embedded emissions accounting. She has been instrumental in developing frameworks for measuring circularity and analyzing the potential for green recovery in post-pandemic scenarios. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy implementation, particularly in the context of industrial decarbonization in developing economies.

Awards and Recognition

• Andre Hoffmann Fellowship on Circular Economy Policy

Supervision and Grants

Dr. Aslam supervises PhD students in environmental management, renewable energy policy, climate change policy and governance, circular economy, and e-waste management. She has successfully raised over $400,000 USD to support the Clean Energy Transition Program of Pakistan and has implemented major projects including the World Bank's Country Climate Diagnostic Report and a program on Green Financing granted by the German Government.

Professional Engagement

She has served as National Coordinator for Climate Action Network for South Asia and represented Pakistan in various international energy think tank networks. Her work involves significant stakeholder engagement, public-private dialogue, and high-level policy recommendations across multiple countries including South Asia, the Asia Pacific, and West Asia.