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Dr. Ali Faridzad

Senior Lecturer in Economics
Ph.D. in Economics, Energy Markets and Finance

Faculty of Business, Design and Arts

Fax No:+60 82 260 815
Room No: B334
Email: [email protected]

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Biography

Dr. Ali Faridzad is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the School of Business, Faculty of Business, Design, and Arts at Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus. He holds a PhD in Economics, specializing in Energy Markets and Finance, and has made significant contributions to the academic community through his expertise in economics and finance. In addition to his PhD, he holds a Graduate Certificate in Data Science, which enhances his analytical approach to economic research and modeling.

His academic journey also includes a Master’s degree in Economic Development and Planning and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, providing him with a strong foundation in economic theory, policy analysis, and economic planning. Over the past 10 years, he has held academic positions at several prestigious universities, where he has played a vital role in research, teaching, and curriculum development.
   

Research Interests

Applied Economics, Energy Economics, National and International Input-Output Analysis, Machine Learning, International Economics

Teaching Areas

Economics for Business Decision Making, Principles of Economics, Microeconomics, International Economics and Finance, Energy Economics

Academic Editorial Board / Scientific Committee Member Appointments

Editorial and Reviewer

  • Reviewer, Scientific Reports, (Scopus Q1 journal, WoS), Since 2023
  • Reviewer, Energy Efficiency, (Scopus Q2 journal, WoS), Since 2020
  • Reviewer, Energy Science & Engineering, (Scopus Q2 journal, WoS), Since 2023
  • Reviewer, Environment, Development and Sustainability, (Scopus Q1 journal, WoS), Since 2023
  • Reviewer, International Journal of Energy Sector Management, (Scopus Q2 journal, WoS), Since 2020
  • Reviewer, Iranian Economic Review, (Scopus Q3 journal), Since 2018

    Research Output

    • Journal Article: Faridzad, Ali (2025). Applying Machine Learning to Input–Output Analysis: a New Perspective on Identifying Key Australian Industries, Journal of Economic Structures, 9, 1, https://doi.org/1-27. 10.1186/s40008-025-00351-8. (Scopus Q2 journal, Springer).
    • Journal Article: Faridzad, Ali. (2023). Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Iran: An Environmental Input-Output Approach. Emission Control Science and Technology. 9. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40825-023-00231-2. (Scopus Q2 journal; ISI ESCI, Springer).
    • Journal Article: Faridzad, Ali & Ghafarian, Mahta. (2022). CO2 Intensity Decomposition Analysis in the Netherlands’ Manufacturing Industry: an Application of Monetary and Physical Indicators. Environment, Development and Sustainability. 25. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-022-02423-2. (Scopus Q1 journal, ISI SSIE, Springer).
    • Journal Article: Faridzad, Ali, Ghasemi, Abdolrasoul & Nejad, Mahsa & Mohammadian, Mohammad & Review, Iranian. (2022). The Electricity Shortage Cost in Iran: An Input-Output Analysis and Linear Programming. Iranian Economic Review. 26. 791-807. https://doi.org/10.22059/ier.2022.90656. (Scopus Q3 journal).
    • Journal Article: Ghafarian, Mahta & Faridzad, Ali. (2021). Composite Energy Intensity Index Estimation in Iran: an Exploration of Index Decomposition Analysis. Polityka Energetyczna – Energy Policy Journal. 24. 5-28. https://doi.org/10.33223/epj/133184. (Scopus Q3 journal; ISI ESCI).
    • Journal Article: Faridzad, Ali. (2020). Distributional Impacts of Gasoline Supply Constrained in Iran: Application of Input-Output Mixed Price Model. International Journal of Energy Technology and Policy. 16. https://doi.org/213. 10.1504/IJETP.2020.10027264 (Scopus Q4 journal, Inderscience).
    • Journal Article: Azizi, Zahra & Faridzad, Ali. (2020). Nonlinearity in Energy Demand Dynamics in Iran Using a Smooth Transition Error-Correction Model (STECM). International Energy Journal. 20. 201-208. http://www.rericjournal.ait.ac.th/index.php/reric/article/view/2239 (Scopus Q4 journal, ISI ESCI).
    • Journal Article: Ghasemian, Soleyman, Faridzad, Ali, Abbaszadeh, P., Taklif, A., Ghasemi, Abdolrasoul & Hafezi, Reza. (2020). An Overview of Global Energy Scenarios by 2040: Identifying the Driving Forces Using Cross-Impact Analysis Method. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-020-02738-5. (Scopus Q1 journal, ISI SSIE, ISI ESI, Springer).
    • Journal Article: Shirazi, Masoud, Ghasemi, Abdolrasoul, Mohammadi, Teymour, Simurina, Jurica, Faridzad, Ali & Taklif, Atefeh. (2020). A Dynamic Network Comparison Analysis of Crude Oil Trade: Evidence from Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Zagreb International Review of Economics and Business. 23. 95-119. https://doi.org/10.2478/zireb-2020-0007. (ISI ESCI)
    • Journal Article: Faridzad, Ali, Banouei, Ali, Banouei, Jillian & Golestan, Zeinab. (2020). Identifying Energy-Intensive Key Sectors in Iran: Evidence from Decomposed Input-Output Multipliers. Journal of Cleaner Production. Volume. 243. 118653. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.118653. (ABDC: A-Ranked; Scopus Q1 journal, Elsevier).
    • Journal Article: Faridzad, Ali, Salem, Ali & Rahimi, Saba. (2020). Energy-saving Effect of Technological Progress in Iranian Economic Sectors: A Growth Accounting Application. Iranian Economic Review. 24. 935-957. https://doi.org/10.22059/ier.2020.78828 (Scopus Q3 journal)
    • Journal Article:  Morovat, Habib, Faridzad, Ali & Lowni, Sahar. (2019). Estimating the Elasticity of Electricity Demand in Iran: A Sectoral-Province Approach. Iranian Economic Review. 23. 861-881. https://doi.org/10.22059/ier.2019.72994. (Scopus Q3 journal)