Anam Azam | Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Anam Azam is an accomplished researcher and academic specializing in energy and environmental economics, currently serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow under the International Climate Protection (ICP) Fellowship Program at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI in Karlsruhe, Germany. She earned her Ph.D. in Economics from the School of Economics and Management at North China Electric Power University, China, where her doctoral dissertation explored the complex nexus between energy, growth, environment, and development in emerging economies. Her academic journey reflects a strong interdisciplinary foundation, with advanced degrees in International Economics and Trade, Sociology, Education, and Economics, obtained from leading universities in China and Pakistan. Prior to her current fellowship, Dr. Azam held research and academic positions at renowned institutions, including the Research Center in Agri-Food Economy and Development (CREDA) in Barcelona and the University of Lahore, where she served as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences. Her research interests span a broad spectrum of critical global issues, including energy economics, carbon neutrality, climate change adaptation, sustainable development, and circular economy models. She is also engaged in advancing methodologies in life-cycle energy assessment (LCA), sustainable urban infrastructure, green buildings, and transport policy, integrating modern tools such as machine learning and environmental policy impact assessment. Dr. Azam’s work contributes to developing innovative frameworks for achieving low-carbon transitions and sustainable economic growth, particularly within developing countries. As a Humboldt Fellow, she continues to collaborate on international research projects aimed at addressing climate and sustainability challenges, reflecting her strong commitment to bridging scientific research with practical policy applications that promote environmental resilience and socio-economic sustainability.