Anthony Halog
University of Queensland| University of Queensland | |
| Brisbane, Australia | |
| Member ID | 0196 |
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| Member since | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Status | Active |
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Dr. Anthony Halog is a global expert in industrial ecology and sustainable engineering, with over two decades of academic and research leadership across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. Currently based at The University of Queensland, he integrates systems thinking, life cycle assessment, and circular economy principles to address complex sustainability challenges. His international fellowships—from the OECD, JSPS, DAAD, and others—reflect his commitment to transformative research. Dr. Halog’s work bridges engineering, policy, and economics, fostering interdisciplinary innovation toward a decarbonized, circular future.Details
Dr. Anthony J. HalogProfessor | Researcher | Global Thought Leader in Industrial Ecology and Sustainable Systems
School of the Environment, The University of Queensland, Australia
Dr. Anthony Halog is a highly accomplished researcher, educator, and international collaborator in industrial ecology, circular economy, and sustainable systems engineering. With over 22 years of post-PhD experience and a professional footprint spanning Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America, Dr. Halog has built a reputation for advancing interdisciplinary and solution-driven approaches to some of the world's most pressing sustainability challenges.
He earned his Doctor of Economic Sciences (Dr. rer. pol.) in Industrial Environmental Economics from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany, following earlier degrees in Engineering, Decision Sciences, and Sustainability Assessment from leading institutions in Thailand, Australia, Japan, and Austria.
Dr. Halog’s research integrates life cycle assessment (LCA), systems dynamics, supply chain optimization, and AI-enabled sustainability modelling to support the global transition toward net-zero emissions and resource-efficient circular economies. His pioneering work connects technological innovation with socio-economic systems, particularly in green hydrogen production, agricultural and food system circularity, and sustainable industrial development.
He has authored over 130 peer-reviewed publications, including high-impact articles in journals such as Sustainability, Journal of Cleaner Production, and Resources, Conservation & Recycling. His co-authored article on “Advancing Integrated Systems Modelling Framework for Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment” received the Sustainability Best Paper Award in 2015..
A recipient of multiple prestigious fellowships—including from the OECD Co-operative Research Programme, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), DAAD (Germany), NSERC (Canada), and the European Union's Marie Curie Actions—Dr. Halog has held research and teaching appointments at institutions such as the University of Maine (USA), University of Exeter (UK), CentraleSupélec (France), Seoul National University, and National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan).
At the University of Queensland, he teaches and coordinates courses on Sustainable Development Foundations, Sustainable Business Practice, and Environmental Management Case Studies, earning consistent praise for his depth of knowledge, interdisciplinary teaching style, and mentorship of undergraduate and postgraduate research students.
As a Certified LCA Professional and active member of professional networks such as the Australian Life Cycle Assessment Society (ALCAS) and the Australian Industrial Ecology Network, Dr. Halog continues to shape both academic thought and applied innovation in sustainability science.
Dr. Halog is deeply committed to international collaboration, capacity building in the Global South, and policy engagement. His work not only advances scientific understanding but also equips governments, businesses, and communities with data-driven tools and frameworks to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Research Interests
Industrial EcologyCircular Economy
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Sustainable Engineering
Systems Thinking
Green Hydrogen
Bioeconomy
Sustainability Transitions
Environmental and Energy Policy
AI-Enabled Sustainability Modelling