Ching-Cheng Lu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at Fo Guang University, Taiwan. His research centers on efficiency and productivity analysis, sustainable development goals (SDGs), energy and carbon emissions, environmental and resource economics, and industry performance. Professor Lu has authored more than 40 peer‑reviewed articles in leading international journals, including Energy, Energy Policy, Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Decision Support Systems, Enterprise Information Systems, Environmental Geochemistry and Health, Journal of Cleaner Production, and Waste Management & Research. His work has made significant contributions to advancing knowledge in energy studies, environmental economics, and sustainable development, bridging methodological innovation with policy relevance.