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Innovation

Investigating technological breakthroughs, open innovation models, and digital transformation architectures that drive sustainable industrial progress.

Thematic Output3 Projects • 3 Publications
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Active & Completed Research Projects

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ONGOING2024–2026

Sustainable Supply Chain Models for Emerging Economies

Exploring sustainable supply chain practices in emerging markets and their impact on inclusive growth.

Lead: Prof. Eleanor VanceView Project →
ONGOING2024–2026

Circular Business Models for Resource Efficiency

A comprehensive analysis of circular business models and their role in achieving resource efficiency.

Lead: Prof. Eleanor VanceView Project →
COMPLETED2024–2026

Renewable Energy Adoption in Coastal Regions

Assessing opportunities and challenges for renewable energy adoption in coastal communities.

Lead: Prof. Eleanor VanceView Project →

Scholarly Publications in this Discipline

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Open Access • CC BY 4.0SustainabilityJOURNAL ARTICLE

Green Growth and Policy Innovation in South Asia

Dr. Ahsan Rahman, Dr. Farzana Ahmed•Published 2024•Journal of Sustainable Development

This study investigates the role of policy innovation in fostering green growth in South Asia, with a focus on renewable energy, institutional frameworks, and inclusive development. By analyzing empirical cross-national panel data from 2010 to 2023, the research identifies regulatory agility, multi-tier stakeholder coordination, and subsidized capital mechanisms as core enablers for clean energy scale-up across emerging Asian markets.

DOI: 10.1234/jsd.2024.0123
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Open Access • CC BY 4.0SustainabilityRESEARCH REPORT

Circular Business Models for Resource Efficiency

Dr. Ahsan Rahman, Dr. Farzana Ahmed•Published 2024•CISR Research Report

A comprehensive analysis of circular business models and their role in achieving resource efficiency in emerging economies. The report provides case studies and policy recommendations for manufacturing industries transitioning from linear production models to closed-loop material recovery cycles.

DOI: 10.1234/cisr.rr.2024.02
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Open Access • CC BY 4.0SustainabilityCONFERENCE PAPER

Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development

Dr. Ahsan Rahman, Dr. Farzana Ahmed•Published 2023•Proceedings of the Global Sustainability Conference

This paper explores how digital transformation can accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through data-driven innovation and inclusive technology adoption across developing economies. We propose a decentralized data governance architecture for cross-border carbon accounting.

DOI: 10.5678/gsc.2023.0456
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Core Researchers & Fellows

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Dr. Ahsan Rahman

Director

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.

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Dr. Farzana Ahmed

Senior Research Fellow

Senior Research Fellow leading circular business model evaluation, material recovery analytics, and closed-loop supply chains.

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Dr. Imran Khan

Research Fellow

Research Fellow examining digital transformation, open innovation, and clean-tech entrepreneurship.

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