Research That Informs Decisions

Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics at Huanggang Normal University, specializing in resilient food systems, water resource management, and evidence-based policy solutions.

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Dr. Amar Razzaq

Amar Razzaq

Associate Professor

Business School

Huanggang Normal University

China

  • Food Systems
  • Water Management
  • Policy Research

Amar Razzaq, Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics

Welcome to My Academic Portfolio

I am a researcher specializing in the economic and environmental dimensions of modern agriculture. My work focuses on building resilient food systems, advancing water management strategies, and developing evidence for effective food policy.

With affiliations at Huanggang Normal University and as a consultant for the Asian Development Bank, my research contributes to sustainable agricultural practices from production and consumption perspectives. My work has appeared in Science of the Total Environment, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, and the Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics.

Background

Education & Research Focus

A strong foundation in agricultural economics with diverse research interests spanning environmental and food systems.

Education

  • Ph.D. — Agricultural Economics, 2021
    Huazhong Agricultural University
  • MSc (Hons.) — Agricultural Economics, 2012
    University of Agriculture Faisalabad
  • BSc (Hons.) — Agricultural Resource Economics, 2010
    University of Agriculture Faisalabad

Research Interests

  • Environmental Economics
  • Water Resource Management
  • Agricultural Economics & Food Policy
  • Consumer Behavior
Career

Professional Experience

A diverse career spanning academia, research institutions, and policy organizations across multiple countries.

Since 2021

Associate Professor

Business School of Huanggang Normal University, China

Since 2025

Adjunct Associate Professor

National Business School, The University of Faisalabad, Pakistan

Since 2024

Consultant

Asian Development Bank

Since 2024

Visiting Professor

Silk Road Institute, Guangxi Technical College, Nanning, China

Since 2024

Research Fellow

Shinawatra University, Thailand

Since 2023

Research Fellow

INTI International University, Malaysia

Since 2017

Executive Member

Cross-Border Ecommerce Research Group, Huazhong Agricultural University

2016–2021

Research Associate

College of Economics and Management, Huazhong Agricultural University

2016

Assistant Research Fellow

Punjab Economic Research Institute, Government of Punjab

2013–2015

Research Associate

Institute of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

2012

District Survey Supervisor

Innovative Development Strategies (IDS), Islamabad

2010

Internship

Planning Commission of Pakistan, Food and Agriculture Section