Dr. Ahsan Rahman
Director • Centre for Innovation and Sustainable Research (CISR)
“Research and innovation can create a more sustainable and inclusive future for all.”
Dr. Ahsan Rahman
Dr. Ahsan Rahman is the Director of CISR, leading research initiatives that address sustainability challenges through evidence-based solutions. His work focuses on climate change, renewable energy, and sustainable development policy, with a strong commitment to creating real-world impact through research and collaboration.
Biography
Dr. Ahsan Rahman is a development economist and sustainability researcher with over 10 years of experience in academia and policy research. He currently serves as the Director of the Centre for Innovation and Sustainable Research (CISR). His research examines the intersection of climate change, energy transition, and sustainable development, with a focus on evidence-based policy solutions for developing countries.
He has worked with international organizations, government agencies, and research institutions, contributing to policy dialogues and capacity building initiatives. Dr. Rahman is passionate about interdisciplinary research and believes in the power of collaboration to address global challenges.
Education
PhD in Development Economics
University of Melbourne, Australia • Development Economics | 2014 – 2018
MSc in Environmental Policy
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), UK • Environmental Policy | 2012 – 2013
BSc in Economics
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh • Economics | 2008 – 2012
Professional Experience
Director
Centre for Innovation and Sustainable Research (CISR) | 2022 – Present
Leads institutional strategy, research programmes, and global policy engagement.
Senior Research Fellow
International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) | 2019 – 2022
Directed climate change adaptation and energy policy research clusters.
Research Associate
BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) | 2016 – 2019
Led empirical field assessments on green industrial transitions.
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Selected Publications
- Green Growth and Policy Innovation in South AsiaJournal of Sustainable Development, 2024
- Circular Business Models for Resource EfficiencyCISR Research Report, 2024
- Digital Transformation for Sustainable DevelopmentProceedings of the Global Sustainability Conference, 2023
Awards & Recognition
Early Career Research Award
Asian Development Bank • 2022
Best Research Paper Award
Bangladesh Economic Association • 2020
Outstanding Contribution to Climate Policy
ICCCAD • 2019
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ecoResearch Areas
- natureSustainability
- natureClimate Policy
- natureRenewable Energy
- natureSustainable Development
- natureEnvironmental Economics
