M Ejaz Qureshi

Dr M Ejaz Qureshi is an Honorary Associate Professor at the Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University (ANU), and Assistant Director in the First Nations Policy Branch of the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). He specializes in natural resource management, agricultural policy, and environmental policy, with expertise in biosecurity, climate change adaptation, and food security. His work bridges research and policy, focusing on multidisciplinary project management and stakeholder engagement.

Education qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Hons), Master of Science in Agricultural Economics, and a PhD in Resource Economics and Environmental Management. He has held roles at institutions such as CSIRO, ABARES, ACIAR, and the FAO of the UN, leading projects on water resource management, climate policy, and food security in Australia and internationally.

Research interests emphasize sustainable agriculture, water policy, and Indigenous community development. Notable contributions include coordinating Australia’s biosecurity system evaluation, developing the First Nations Platform for Indigenous policy reform, and editing special journal issues on food security and groundwater economics. He leads projects like the 'Activating the Indigenous Estate' study assessing agricultural capacity in Northern Australia.

His publications span over 100 articles, including peer-reviewed journals, policy briefs, and technical reports. He served as Guest Editor for Food Security and Hydrogeology Journal, and Associate Editor for Journal of Hydrology. Current research integrates biophysical and economic data to address water allocation challenges in the Murray-Darling Basin and other critical regions.