Mr. Muhammad Iftikhar Ul Husnain, affiliated with the University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia, is a distinguished researcher whose work spans environmental economics, sustainable development, and climate change policy analysis. With 59 scholarly publications and 1,138 citations , his research contributions have achieved significant academic and global impact. Dr. Husnain’s interdisciplinary expertise integrates quantitative analysis and policy evaluation to address pressing issues such as environmental degradation, energy consumption, and economic resilience under climate uncertainty. His studies—widely published in high-impact international journals—offer empirical insights that inform sustainable energy transitions, environmental governance, and economic adaptation strategies. Through extensive collaborations with more than 100 co-authors worldwide, Dr. Husnain has contributed to advancing collective scientific understanding of global sustainability challenges. His research not only strengthens the academic discourse on environmental and economic interlinkages but also provides actionable knowledge for policymakers and institutions seeking to balance development with ecological responsibility. Recognized for methodological rigor and innovative perspective, Dr. Husnain continues to play a leading role in promoting sustainability-driven research, demonstrating a commitment to evidence-based solutions for global well-being.
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Featured Publications
1. Khan, M. A., Tahir, A., Khurshid, N., Husnain, M. I., Ahmed, M., & Boughanmi, H. (2020). Economic effects of climate change-induced loss of agricultural production by 2050: A case study of Pakistan. Sustainability, 12(3), 1216.
Cited by: 136
2. Husnain, M. I., Syed, Q. R., Bashir, A., & Khan, M. A. (2022). Do geopolitical risk and energy consumption contribute to environmental degradation? Evidence from E7 countries. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 29(27), 41640–41652.
Cited by: 119
3. Haider, A., Bashir, A., & Husnain, M. I. (2020). Impact of agricultural land use and economic growth on nitrous oxide emissions: Evidence from developed and developing countries. Science of the Total Environment, 741, 140421.
Cited by: 110
4. Husnain, M. I., Haider, A., & Khan, M. A. (2021). Does the environmental Kuznets curve reliably explain a developmental issue? Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(9), 11469–11485.
Cited by: 52
4. Banerjee, S., Khan, M. A., & Husnain, M. I. (2021). Searching appropriate system boundary for accounting India’s emission inventory for the responsibility to reduce carbon emissions. Journal of Environmental Management, 295, 112907.
Cited by: 40
Mr. Muhammad Iftikhar Ul Husnain’s research significantly advances global understanding of environmental sustainability, energy economics, and climate change impacts. His work bridges science and policy by offering data-driven insights into the economic and ecological effects of energy use, environmental degradation, and sustainable growth strategies. Through 59 influential publications with over 1,100 citations, his contributions shape global innovation in sustainable development, guiding decision-makers toward evidence-based solutions for a resilient and equitable future.