Dr Anthony Halog
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Anthony Halog

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Background

Dr Anthony Halog: Expert in Circular Economy, Life Cycle Thinking, and Sustainable Systems Engineering

Dr Anthony Halog leads interdisciplinary research on circular economy transitions, life cycle assessment, and AI-enabled sustainable systems at The University of Queensland. With a mission to co-design decarbonised and circular solutions for complex global challenges, his work advances the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and supports UQ’s strategic priorities of research translation, education transformation, and community enrichment.

His research spans bioeconomy, green hydrogen, waste-to-energy, and climate policy systems, with over 130 scholarly outputs and fellowships from OECD, DAAD, JSPS, and NREL. He actively secures research funding, supervises HDR and EMCR researchers, and partners with industry, government, and international universities to foster innovation and impact.

Dr Halog teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs on sustainable consumption, industrial ecology, and life cycle thinking. His teaching is informed by real-world research and student-centred pedagogies, with consistently strong SECaT feedback. He mentors diverse cohorts and champions experiential, inclusive, and future-focused education.

He serves on international panels and university committees, contributing to UQ’s mission through leadership, policy advice, and community engagement. Dr Halog exemplifies UQ’s values of excellence, sustainability, and global citizenship.

Keywords: Circular Economy, Life Cycle Assessment, Green Hydrogen, Sustainable Systems, AI for Sustainability, Industrial Ecology, ESG, Bioeconomy, Systems Thinking, Net Zero

Availability

Dr Anthony Halog is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences Applied economics Applied mathematics Artificial intelligence Biological Sciences Built Environment and Design Chemical Sciences Chemical engineering Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services Data management and data science Ecological applications Econometrics Economics Engineering Environmental Sciences Environmental assessment and monitoring Environmental engineering Environmental management Environmental management Environmentally sustainable engineering Forestry sciences Global and planetary environmental engineering Industrial biotechnology Information and Computing Sciences Life cycle assessment and industrial ecology Manufacturing engineering Mathematical Sciences Other chemical sciences Other economics Other engineering Statistics Urban and regional planning Waste management, reduction, reuse and recycling

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, University of Mindanao
  • Masters (Research) of Engineering, Asian Institute of Technology
  • Masters (Coursework) of Business Administration (Advanced), Monash University
  • Doctoral Diploma, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie

Research interests

  • AI/Digitalisation-Enabled Circular Bioeconomy

    This research project aims to leverage digitalization, AI, and data analytics to advance the circular bioeconomy by optimizing the conversion of sustainable biomass into high-value bioproducts. Using life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) and systems modeling, the project will enhance resource efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and support the transition to a circular economy. Key outcomes include scalable solutions for sustainable production systems and policy recommendations for bioeconomy advancement.

  • Transitions to Energy Sustainability

    This research project focuses on advancing energy sustainability through the integration of digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and analytics methods. The aim is to develop innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and sustainability of energy systems. By leveraging AI and data-driven approaches, this project will explore the optimization of renewable energy integration, predictive maintenance, and energy consumption patterns, contributing to a resilient, low-carbon energy future.

  • Corporate Environmental Management for Sustainable and ESG Business Practices

    This research project on Corporate Environmental Management aims to leverage digitalisation, AI, data science, and analytics to advance sustainable business practices aligned with ESG frameworks. By integrating cutting-edge technologies, the project will develop predictive models and decision-support systems to optimise resource efficiency, reduce carbon footprints, and enhance circular economy strategies. The project seeks to create scalable solutions that drive sustainability in corporate operations, making significant contributions to both academic research and industry practices.

  • AI/Data Science-Enabled Circular Economy

    Leveraging digitalization, AI, and data analytics, this research explores innovative pathways for advancing a circular economy. By integrating these technologies, the project aims to optimize resource efficiency, minimize waste, and close material and energy loops, supporting sustainable production and consumption. The focus is on developing data-driven strategies to enhance circularity across industries, contributing to global sustainability and achieving economic resilience through cutting-edge, circular business models.

  • Digitalisation-Enabled Industrial Ecology

    Leveraging digitalisation, AI, and data science, this project in Industrial Ecology aims to innovate sustainable industrial systems by analyzing material and energy flows. It focuses on transforming linear production processes into circular, low-carbon models, enhancing resource efficiency and minimizing waste. The research integrates life cycle assessment, circular economy principles, and advanced computational methods to develop scalable solutions for sustainable production and consumption systems, aligning with global sustainability goals.

  • Environmental systems modelling and analysis

    This research focuses on environmental systems modeling and analysis, leveraging digitalization, AI, and data science to optimize sustainability outcomes. By integrating tools such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Material Flow Analysis (MFA), the project aims to address complex environmental challenges in circular bioeconomy, renewable energy, and resource management. This innovative approach supports decision-making for sustainable development and enhances the environmental performance of industrial systems.

  • AI-enabled Green Economy

    This research investigates the integration of digitalization, AI, and data science to drive a just transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive green economy. By analyzing the socio-environmental-economic impacts of converting sustainable feedstocks and waste into bioproducts, this work aims to enhance circular bioeconomy practices, improve resource efficiency, and reduce ecological footprints in line with sustainable development goals.

  • Data Analytics-Supported Green Supply Chain Management

    This research project on Data Analytics-Supported Green Supply Chain Management leverages digitalisation, AI, data science, and analytics methods to optimise supply chains for sustainability. The project aims to reduce carbon footprints, enhance resource efficiency, and promote circular economy practices by integrating advanced data analytics with life cycle assessment (LCA) and systems thinking. The innovative approach targets key sustainability goals, making a significant impact on environmental performance and supply chain resilience.

  • Techno-Economic Analysis and Life Cycle Analysis

    This project focuses on advancing Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA) and Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) by leveraging digitalization, Artificial Intelligence (AI), data science, and analytics. It aims to optimize sustainable energy systems and circular economy processes, integrating environmental, economic, and social impacts. The project will develop innovative, data-driven models to enhance decision-making in bioeconomy, renewable energy, and waste valorization industries, contributing to a low-carbon, circular economy and sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Research impacts

Dr Anthony Halog is a global leader in circular economy and sustainable systems engineering, whose research drives real-world transformation across industries, governments, and communities. His work develops AI-enabled life cycle assessment and systems modelling tools to reduce emissions, valorise waste, and optimise green hydrogen and bioeconomy supply chains—key enablers of net-zero transitions.

Through collaborations with the OECD, DAAD, NREL, and CSIRO, Dr Halog’s research has shaped environmental policies and supported industry shifts toward sustainable production. He has advised on integrating circularity into agri-food systems, reducing environmental injustice in hydrogen development, and enabling just transitions in resource-intensive economies.

At UQ, he leads interdisciplinary research that empowers students and early-career researchers, aligns with the Queensland Commitment, and fosters inclusive, ethical innovation. His projects embody the University’s values by addressing UNSDGs, especially affordable clean energy, responsible consumption, and climate action.

Key outcomes include:

  • Over 130 publications impacting practice and policy.

  • Training of next-generation sustainability leaders.

  • Development of frameworks adopted in Asia-Pacific circular initiatives.

Dr Halog’s mission is to co-create scalable, equitable sustainability solutions that make a measurable difference to society, the economy, and the environment—locally and globally.

Search Professor Anthony Halog’s works on UQ eSpace

122 works between 2001 and 2025
All (122) Journal Article (72) Book Chapter (24) Conference Publication (24) Other Outputs (2)

121 - 122 of 122 works

Past funding

  • 2016 - 2017
    Enhanced modelling capacity for the Industrial Ecology Virtual Laboratory (ARC LIEF project administered by the University of New South Wales)
    University of New South Wales
    Open grant
  • 2015
    UQ Travel Award 2015 - Dr Lucia Rigamonti
    UQ Travel Grants Scheme
    Open grant

Availability

Dr Anthony Halog is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The role of minimalist, zero waste and frugal lifestyles in food waste reduction and prevention

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Rajendra Adhikari

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Dr Anthony Halog directly for media enquiries about:

  • Bioeconomy
  • Carbon Footprint
  • Carbon Neutral
  • Circular Design
  • Circular Economy
  • Clean Energy and Hydrogen
  • Climate Change
  • Decarbonization
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Environmental Impact
  • Environmental Policy
  • ESG
  • Green Economy
  • Green Hydrogen
  • Green Manufacturing
  • Green Technology
  • Industrial Ecology
  • Life Cycle Assessment
  • Low Carbon Economy
  • Net Zero Emission
  • Renewable Energy
  • Resource Efficiency
  • Sustainability
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Sustainable and Circular Innovation
  • Sustainable Development
  • Sustainable Supply Chain
  • Sustinable Business
  • Waste Management

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