Tapan Sarker

Prof Tapan Sarker is a Professor (Finance) at the School of Business, University of Southern Queensland. He holds qualifications of BSc (Chittagong), MABusComm (Keio), and PhD (ANU). His affiliations include the Centre for Applied Climate Sciences and Institute for Resilient Regions. His research focuses on sustainable development, climate finance, environmental economics, and financial policy.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Chittagong
• Master of Applied Business and Commerce from Keio University
• Doctor of Philosophy from Australian National University

Research Interests:

• Climate finance mechanisms and policy design
• Sustainable development goals and financing strategies
• Green finance instruments (e.g., green bonds)
• Taxation and compliance in digital economies
• Energy policy in Asia-Pacific regions

His work bridges financial systems with environmental sustainability, emphasizing equitable climate adaptation and economic growth.

Recent Research Trends:

• Post-pandemic resilience in financial markets
• Blue economy initiatives for coastal sustainability
• Low-carbon transition challenges in developing economies
• Blockchain governance in education and finance sectors

Advising & Grants:

• Supervising doctoral research on climate finance, decarbonization, and blockchain governance
• Leading projects on green bond markets and tax policy reforms
• Collaborating with international institutions like Asian Development Bank

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with cross-disciplinary teams at the Centre for Applied Climate Sciences, focusing on climate resilience and sustainable development.