Dr. Sayed Iftekhar

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sayed Iftekhar is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia specializing in environmental resource economics. He has received training in forestry from Khulna University and in biodiversity conservation from Oxford University. His professional experience encompasses coastal zone management in Bangladesh, where he focused on environmental issues related to sustainable forest management and biological resource management. His PhD training at the University of Western Australia emphasized the application of economic tools, including agent-based modeling and laboratory experiments, to address pressing environmental issues. His research interests have broadened to include combinatorial conservation auctions, fisheries quota allocation, and market design in relation to environmental water buybacks. Iftekhar has secured multiple research grants and is actively involved in projects that assess the economic implications of urban water management and environmental services. His contribution to research aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting his commitment to advancing economic policies that promote sustainability and environmental conservation.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2010-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Tasmania • Australia

Conducted research in the School of Economics and Finance with a focus on environmental issues.

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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Specialization Notes

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