Dr. Amar Razzaq is an Associate Professor at the Business School of Huanggang Normal University, China, and a Research Fellow at Shinawatra University, Thailand, and INTI International University, Malaysia. With a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics and Management from Huazhong Agricultural University, he is a leading researcher in environmental economics, water resource management, and agricultural policy. Dr. Razzaq’s groundbreaking work on groundwater markets, sustainability, and equitable water use has been published extensively in high-impact journals. 

Dr. Razzaq is a distinguished academic editor for PLOS ONE and serves on the editorial boards of several reputable journals, including Frontiers in Environmental Science and Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. He has also led special issues as a guest editor, focusing on topics such as sustainable food systems and climate-smart agriculture. Recognized as a prolific reviewer, he has contributed to over 200 peer reviews for top-tier SCI/SSCI journals.

His contributions extend beyond research, as he has delivered keynote speeches globally on water resource governance, rural transformation, and sustainable development. Dr. Razzaq’s work has significantly influenced policy dialogues, particularly on integrating informal water markets into sustainable water conservancy strategies. He is a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Chinese Government Distinguished Scholar Award. With a cumulative impact factor exceeding 170, Dr. Razzaq is widely recognized for his role in advancing research and fostering collaboration in water and agricultural economics.