Dr. Chunbo Ma

Associate Professor

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Biography

Associate Professor Ma is an internationally recognized applied economist with expertise in economic policy analysis related to environmental resource issues. He has led and participated in collaborative research projects funded by organizations such as the Australian Research Council, Natural Science Foundation of China, and the World Bank. He has a well-established publication record in top-tier journals, including the Journal of Environmental Economics and Management and the Journal of Agricultural Resource Economics. Ma was named Australia’s Top Researcher in environmental law and policy in 2018 and was featured in Stanford University Elsevier’s World’s Top 2% Scientists List in 2019. His teaching experience spans diverse topics in economics and data analysis, and he has held numerous positions, including Head of the Department of Agricultural Resource Economics and Associate Editor for several journals. His research interests are focused on environmental and energy resource economics, contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and research in Agricultural Resource Economics.

Head of Department

2021-01-01 — 2023-12-31

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Led the Department of Agricultural Resource Economics.

Assistant Professor

2009-01-01 — 2014-12-31

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducted research and taught courses in economics.

Courses

ECON5003 ECON5004 ECONM501 SCIE5507 SCIE4401 SCIE1104 ECON1120 ECON3323 ECON4410

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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