Dr. Anthony Halog

The Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is pleased to announce the arrival of Professor Anthony Halog as a visiting resident researcher for 1 month.

Anthony Halog is Associate Professor and Head of the Research Group for Industrial Ecology and Circular Economy at The University of Queensland. He is a globally recognized expert in life cycle sustainability assessment, green systems engineering, and ecological economics.

He has held fellowships at major institutions across Europe, Asia, and North America, including the University of Bath, Sciences Po, Technical University of Dresden, and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (USA). With over 130 publications and citations in top-tier journals, he has contributed extensively to global policy, academic discourse, and industry practices.

His interdisciplinary teaching and research approach bridges engineering, economics, and sustainability science — addressing urgent issues such as decarbonization, resource circularity, and environmental systems thinking.

Academic Highlights

• Head of Research Group for Industrial Ecology and Circular Economy at The University of Queensland, Australia
• Over 130 peer-reviewed publications on sustainability, life cycle analysis, and industrial ecology, with an H-index of 32
• Multi-award-winning fellow with visiting research positions at: Sciences Po Paris, University of Bath, Technical University of Dresden, University of Warwick, University of Tokyo
• Lead organizer of the 2023 Circular Bioeconomy in a Decarbonised World Symposium, supported by the Australian Academy of Science
• Editorial board member for top-tier journals in sustainability and systems engineering
• Advisor and grant assessor for major international bodies, including: European Union, OECD, United Nations University, U.S. Department of Energy
• Delivered over 40 invited keynote talks and seminars worldwide on circular economy, life cycle sustainability, and decarbonization strategies
• Publications cited in policy documents by the United Nations, European Commission, and national climate agencies
• Supervised and mentored over 35 researchers, including 11 PhD students, 5 postdoctoral researchers, and 14 master’s students

Selected publication

Advancing Integrated Systems Modelling Framework for Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment,
Halog, A., & Manik, Y. (2011). Sustainability, 3(2), 469–499.

Residency period

From April to May 2025.

Upcoming Residency at IAS-UM6P:

As part of his upcoming residency at the Institute for Advanced Studies – UM6P, Professor Anthony Halog will develop a transdisciplinary research project titled “Circular Economy and Resource Governance: Transition to Circular Agriculture and Bioeconomy in the Context of Greening Phosphate for Fertilizer Production.” His work will explore innovative strategies for optimizing phosphate use in Morocco’s agricultural sector through life cycle analysis, systems engineering, and stakeholder engagement. The project aims to reduce environmental impact, support sustainable development goals, and propose new tools for environmental decision-making within the mining and fertilizer industries.

Throughout his stay, Professor Halog will engage with IAS researchers, students, and policy actors through guest lectures, collaborative discussions, and mentorship. His residency aligns with IAS–UM6P’s strategic priorities, particularly in agrobiological and climatic transitions, sustainable materials management, and human-centered innovation systems. By bridging academic research and real-world challenges, his work is expected to generate actionable insights for Morocco’s circular economy transition and broader global sustainability efforts.

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