Kashif Iqbal is currently a Lecturer and Course Coordinator of Economics in the Department of Economics and Finance at The Business School, RMIT University Vietnam. He previously served as an Associate Professor of Economics at Shanghai Dianji University and as a Lecturer in Economics at Wuxi University (formerly known as Binjiang College of Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology).
Kashif Iqbal teaches across core and applied areas of economics, with a focus on Econometrics, Big Data, and Machine Learning & Society. He brings a data-driven approach to courses such as International Trade, Development Economics, and Environmental Economics, emphasizing critical thinking, real-world application, and digital tools for policy analysis. His teaching bridges theory and practice to prepare students for future-focused, evidence-based careers.
Kashif Iqbal’s research focuses on applied macroeconomics for sustainable policymaking, with interests in environmental economics, international trade, and the green economy. He explores how digital innovation and climate strategies shape economic transitions, using econometrics, forecasting, and big data analytics to deliver actionable insights for policy and practice.