Maaz Ahmad, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of World Economy and International Economic Relations at Tashkent State University of Economics.

He earned his Ph.D. in Regional Economics from Wuhan University, China (2024), with a dissertation titled “The Impact of Global Value Chain Participation on Manufacturing Structure in the Context of the Belt and Road Initiative.” He also holds a master's degree in Economics from Islamia College University, Peshawar (2018), and a bachelor's degree in Economics from International Islamic University, Islamabad (2015).

In September 2024, he was appointed Associate Professor at TSUE, where he teaches courses on research methodology, foreign investment, and international economics. He previously served as a Lecturer at Government Degree College Hayatabad, Pakistan (2021–2022).

Courses:

Research Methodology

Foreign Investment

International Economics

Global Value Chains and Development

Professional Development:

06/2017-11/2017 - Banking Services Officer, Allied Bank Ltd., Pakistan

2021–2022 – Lecturer, Department of Economics, Government Degree College Hayatabad, Pakistan

2023–2024 – Independent Researcher, Department of World Economy and IER, TSUE

2024–present – Associate Professor, Department of World Economy and IER, TSUE

Publications:

“Agglomeration economies and inequality: theory and evidence from provincial China”, (2025) Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies, 1–24. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14765284.2025.2538328

“Evaluating the effectiveness of import substitution versus export-oriented strategies in Uzbekistan’s economic development: lessons from South Korea” (2025) Quality & Quantity, 1-17. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11135-025-02322-4

“The Role of Technological Innovation in Sustainable Growth: Exploring the Economic Impact of Green Innovation and Renewable Energy” (2025). Environmental Challenges, 101109. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667010025000290

“Understanding the complex dynamics of climate change in BRICS countries: Analyzing the COP26 and COP27 agendas” (2024). Energy & Environment, 0958305X241251414. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0958305X241251414

“Empowering Asia's Sustainable Future: Unraveling Renewable Energy Dynamics with Trade, Carbon Emission, Governance, and Innovative Interactions” (2024). Renewable Energy, 120716. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0960148124007845

“The Dual Faces of growth: Linear and non-linear effects of industrialization, financial development and natural resource rents on China's economy” (2024). Resources Policy, 95, 105179. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0301420724005464

“The linkages between energy efficiency, renewable electricity, human capital and inclusive growth: The role of technological development” (2024). Energy Strategy Reviews, 53, 101414. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X24001214

“Advancing Environmental Sustainability: A Study on Energy and Resource Efficiency through Technological Innovation in China” (2024). International Journal of Environmental Research, 18(5), 92. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41742-024-00645-y

“Energy Efficiency, Technological Innovation, and Financial development-based EKC Premise: Fresh Asymmetric Insights from Developing Asian Regions” (2024). Environmental Challenges, 100947. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667010024001136

“Do geopolitical risk and economic policy uncertainty cause CO2 emissions in BRICS? The role of institutional quality and energy productivity” (2024). Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 1-15. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00477-023-02646-3

“Effect of the Supply-Side factors on inflation in South Asia: An analysis of oil price, technology, and labor market dynamics” (2024). Research in Globalization, 8, 100210. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590051X24000194

“Natural resources extraction and green finance: Dutch disease and COP27 targets for OECD countries.” (2025) Resources Policy, 81, 103404. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0301420723001125

“Is achieving environmental sustainability dependent on information communication technology and globalization? Evidence from selected OECD countries.” (2023) Environmental Technology & Innovation, 31, 103178. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352186423001748

“The efficiency of petroleum and government health services to benefit life expectancy during the inefficiencies of hydroelectricity consumption.” (2023). Environmental and Sustainability Indicators, 100289. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665972723000661

Enhancing Institutional Quality to Boost Economic Development in Developing Nations: New Insights from CS-ARDL Approach” (2023), Research in Globalization, 100137. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590051X23000278

“From growth to sustainability: investigating N-shaped EKC and the role of energy productivity, technological advancement, and human capital in OECD economies.” (2023) Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(46), 102374-102388. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-023-29514-5

“Exploring the asymmetric effects of urbanization and trade on CO2 emissions: fresh evidence from Pakistan.” (2023), Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(38), 89770-89783. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-023-28719-y

“Impact of foreign direct investment on income inequality: Evidence from selected Asian economies” (2023). Plos one, 18(2), e0281870.” https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0281870

“Do tourism and renewable energy influence CO2 emissions in tourism-dependent countries?.” (2023). International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 13(6), 146-152. https://econjournals.com/index.php/ijeep/article/view/14410

“Does eco-innovation promote cleaner energy? Analyzing the role of energy price and human capital.” (2022) Energy, 239, 122268. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360544221025160

“The impact of trade, environmental degradation and governance on renewable energy consumption: Evidence from selected ASEAN countries,” (2022). Renewable Energy, 197, 1144-1150. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0960148122010370

Contact Information:

 maazahmad@tsue.uz

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