Md Sayed Iftekhar

Assoc Prof Md Sayed Iftekhar is an Associate Professor at Griffith University's Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics. He holds adjunct roles at the University of Western Australia and National University of Singapore. His research focuses on environmental and applied economics, specializing in non-market valuation, cost-benefit analysis, and sustainable resource management. He has secured over AUD 10M in grants from ARC, ACIAR, DFAT, and CRCs. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Economic Analysis and Policy (Elsevier) and is affiliated with Griffith Asia Institute, Australian Rivers Institute, and Cities Research Institute.

Education includes a PhD from the University of Western Australia. His teaching involves doctoral supervision across diverse topics like groundwater management, climate adaptation, and circular economy. Recent recognitions include being a 2022 Eureka Prize finalist for environmental research impact.

Research interests span water policy, climate action, food security, and biodiversity conservation. Notable outputs include frameworks for valuation of water-sensitive urban infrastructure, analysis of electric vehicle adoption trends, and studies on private land conservation under climate risks. Grants include leadership in projects like 'Livelihoods in Forest Ecosystem Recovery' (ACIAR) and 'Business Power Flex' (CRC for 2030).

Professional activities include training workshops on non-market valuation for Asian Development Bank, policy consultations for NSW Government, and co-organizing international conferences on circular economy and climate resilience.