Dr. Kashif Iqbal is a Lecturer of Economics at the AACSB-accredited Business School of RMIT University Vietnam. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics and has extensive experience in applied macroeconomics, with a research agenda centered on the low-carbon economy, green innovation, renewable energy, governance, and technological transformation. His work bridges rigorous econometric analysis with emerging AI-driven approaches to address real-world sustainability and policy challenges. He has previously taught at universities in China and Pakistan, bringing a global perspective to his academic practice. In addition to his teaching and research, he contributes actively to the academic community as an editor for several top-ranked journals and as a reviewer for leading publications in energy economics, sustainability, and public policy. He is recognized as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (Top 1% globally), reflecting the international impact and influence of his scientific contributions. His work integrates rigorous economic analysis with contemporary challenges at the intersection of climate policy, innovation, and technological advancement.