Dr. Rafia Afroz
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Dr. Rafia Afroz

Assistant Professor
Islamic University, Malaysia

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Environmental Economics from University Putra, Malaysia

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Area of Interest:

Economics
100%
Environmental Economics
62%
Analysis
90%
Application
75%
Business
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Akhtar, R., R. Afroz, M.M. Masud, M. Rahman, H. Khalid and J.B. Duasa, 2018. Farm-ers’ perceptions, awareness, attitudes and adaption behaviour towards climate change. J. Asia Pac. Economy, 23: 246-262.
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  2. Sarabdeen, M., A. Rafia, A.C.M. Kijas and Z. Ali, 2017. Assessing households knowledge, attitude and behaviour and their welfare changes for the air quality improvement: A case study in Klang Valley, Malaysia. Int. J. Applied Bus. Econ. Res., 15: 243-264.
  3. Rahman, M.A., R. Afroz and M.Safrin, 2017. Recycling and disposal of lithium batteries: An economical and environmental approach. IIUM Eng. J., 18: 238-252.
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  4. Rahman, M.A., A.K. Myo and R. Afroz, 2017. Parametric study of palladium/graphene catalyst on-board steam reformer for hydrogen generation from IC engine`s waste. Int. J. Eng. Technol., 17: 13-24.
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  5. Rafia, A and A.R. Mohammed, 2017. Health impact of river water pollution in Malaysia. Int. J. Adv. Appl. Sci., 4: 78-85.
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  6. Afroz, R., R. Akhtar and P. Farhana, 2017. Willingness to pay for crop insurance to adapt flood risk by Malaysian farmers: an empirical investigation of Kedah. Int. J. Econo. Financial Issues, Vol: 7 No. 4 .
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  7. Afroz, R., 2017. An alternative model for supporting the rice farmers in adaptation of climate change. In. J. Econ. Financial Issues, 7: 317-330.
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  8. Afroz, R. and R. Akhtar, 2017. Determinants of Malaysian farmers' choice of adaptation strategies for adapting to climate change in Kedah Malaysia. Asian J. Agric. Res., 11: 120-127.
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  9. Banna, H., R. Afroz, M.M. Masud, M.S. Rana, E.H. Koh and R. Ahmad, 2016. Financing an efficient adaptation programme to climate change: A contingent valuation method tested in Malaysia. Cah. Agric., Vol. 25. 10.1051/cagri/2016014.
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  10. Afroz, R., H. Banna, M.M. Masud, R. Akhtar and S.R. Yahaya, 2016. Household’s perception of water pollution and its economic impact on human health in Malaysia. Desalin. Water Treat., 57: 115-123.
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  11. Afroz, R., A. Rahman, M.M. Masud and R. Akhtar, 2016. The knowledge, awareness, attitude and motivational analysis of plastic waste and household perspective in Malaysia. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 24: 2304-2315.
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  12. Rahman, M.A., R. Ramiz, R. Afroz and H. Altab, 2015. Electricity generation from EV body build with Al2O3 filler ER sandwiched by carbon fiber and lithium thin plate. Energy Educ. Sci. Technol., Part A: Energy Sci. Res., .
  13. Rahman, M.A., R. Fadhilah, R. Afroz, A.K.M. Mohiuddin and N.A.H. Mohammad, 2015. Power generation from waste of IC engines. Renewable Sustainable Energy Rev., 51: 382-395.
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  14. Rafia, A., A. Rulia, M.M. Muhammad and D. Jarita, 2015. Analysis of household preferences on waste electrical and electronic equipment management. Int. J. Environ. Sustainable Dev., 14: 116-131.
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  15. Masud, M.M., R. Akhtar, R. Afroz, A.Q. Al-Amin and F.B. Kari, 2015. Pro-environmental behavior and public understanding of climate change. Mitigation Adapt. Strategies Global Change, 20: 591-600.
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  16. Masud, M.M., A.Q. Al-Amin, R. Akhtar, F. Kari, R. Afroz, M.S. Rahman and M. Rahman, 2015. Valuing climate protection by offsetting carbon emissions: rethinking environmental governance. J. Clean. Prod., 89: 41-49.
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  17. Afroz, R., M.M. Masud, R. Akhtar, M.A. Islam and J.B. Duasa, 2015. Consumer purchase intention towards environmentally friendly vehicles: An empirical investigation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 22: 16153-16163.
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  18. Rahman, M.A., R. Afroz and A.H.M. Zahirul Alam, 2014. Development of electric Vehicle: Public perceptionand attitude, the Malaysian approach. World Rev. Int. Transp. Res., 5: 149-167.
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  19. Ataur Rahman, M., N. Farhana, N.H. Mohammad and R. Afroz, 2014. Fuzzy controlled evaporative battery thermal management system for EV/HEV. Int. J. Electr. Hybrid Veh., 7: 1-21.
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  20. Akhtar, R., M.M. Masud and R. Afroz, 2014. Household perception and recycling behaviour on electronic waste management: A case study of Kuala-Lumpur, Malaysia. Malaysian J. Sci., 33: 32-41.
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  21. Afroz, R., M.M. Masud, R. Akhtar and J.B. Duasa, 2014. Water pollution: Challenges and future direction for water resource management policies in Malaysia. Environ. Urbanization Asia, 5: 63-81.
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  22. Afroz, R., A. Rahman, M.M. Masud, R. Akhtar and J.B. Duasa, 2014. How individual values and attitude influence consumers' purchase intention of electric vehicles—some insights from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Environ. Urbanization Asia, 6: 1-18.
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  23. Duasa, J and R. Afroz, 2013. Modeling environmental performance and economic development. Int. J. Trade Econo. Finance, 4: 384-387.
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  24. Arif, N and R. Afroz, 2013. Electrical and electronic waste management- A case study in University of Duhok, Iraq. J. Econ. Sustainable Dev., 5: 21-27.
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  25. Afroz, R., M.M. Masud, R. Akhtar and J.B. Duasa, 2013. Survey and analysis of public knowledge, awareness and willingness to pay in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – a case study on household WEEE management. J. Cleaner Prod., 52: 185-193.
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  26. Masahina, S., A. Rafia, D. Jarita and M. Noorihsan, 2012. A framework to estimate the willingness to pay of household for air quality improvement: A case study in Klang Valley, Malaysia. OIDA Int. J. Sustainable Dev., 4: 11-16.
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  27. Afroz, R., M.M. Masud, R. Akhtar and J.B. Duasa, 2012. Public environmental awareness and performance in Kuala Lumpur city, Malaysia: A case study on household electrical and electronic equipment. Environ. Urbanizat. Asia, 3: 385-396.
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  28. Rafia, A., 2011. Sustainable household waste management improvement in Dhaka city, Bangladesh. Int. J. Environ. Sustainable Dev., 10: 433-448.
  29. Afroz, R., R. Tuddin and H. Keisuke, 2011. Selected socio-economic factors affecting the willingness to minimize solid waste in Dhaka city, Bangladesh. J. Environ. Plann. Manage., 54: 711-731.
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  30. Afroz, R., R. Tuddin and H. Keisuke, 2011. Factors affecting the generation of household waste-a case study in Bangladesh. J. Environ. Monit. Assess., 179: 509-519.
  31. Rafia, A., H. Keisuke and T. Rabbah, 2010. The role of socio-economic factors on household waste generation: A study in a waste management program in Dhaka City, Bangadesh. Res. J. Applied Sci., 5: 183-190.
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  32. Masud, M.M. and R. Afroz, 2010. Households Preferences and WTP for Waste Management in Malaysia. Lap Lambert, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-8433-6142-2, Pages: 96.
  33. Afroz, R., K. Hanaki and T. Rabaah, 2010. Factors affecting waste generation: A study in a waste management program in Dhaka City, Bangladesh. J. Environ. Monit. Assess., 179: 509-519.
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  34. Afroz, R., H. Keisuke and R. Tuddin, 2010. A survey of recycling behaviour of the households in Dhaka city Bangladesh. J. Waste Manage. Res., 28: 552-560.
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  35. Afroz, R. and M.M. Masud, 2010. Using a contingent valuation approach for improve solid waste management facility: Evidence from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. J. Waste Manage., 31: 800-808.
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  36. Afroz, R. and H. Keisuke, 2009. Willingness to pay for improved waste management in Dhaka city, Bangladesh. J. Environ. Manage., 90: 492-503.
  37. Afroz, R., M.N. Hassan, M. Awang and N.A. Ibrahim, 2007. Benefits of air quality improvement in klang valley Malaysia. Int. J. Environ. Pollut., 30: 119-136.
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  38. Shamsudin, M.N., M.N. Hassan and R. Afroz, 2006. Integrating Economic Development, Trade and Environment: Agenda for the Malaysian Economy. In: Selected Essays in Environmental Sciences and Management, Shamsudin, M.N., H.M. Ibrahim, W.N.A. Sulaiman and H. Juahir, M.I. Yaziz and M.N. Hassan (Eds.)., UPM Press, Malaysia, pp: 113-132.
  39. Rafia, A., N.H. Mohd, A. Muhamad and I. Akma, 2006. Impact of air pollution on health in klang valley, Malaysia. Asian J. Water Environ. Poll., 3: 27-38.
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  40. Hassan, M.N., R. Afroz, M.N. Shamsuddin and M. Awang, 2006. Economic Value of the Environment. In: Selected Essays in Environmental Sciences and Management, Shamsudin, M.N., H.M. Ibrahim, W.N.A. Sulaiman and H. Juahir, M.I. Yaziz and M.N. Hassan (Eds.)., UPM Press, Malaysia, pp: 588-661.
  41. Hassan, M.N., R. Afroz, A.F. Mohamed and M. Awang, 2005. Economic instruments for managing industrial waste in Malaysia. Malaysian J. Environ. Manage., 6: 87-106.
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  42. Afroz, R., M.N. Hassan, M. Awang and N.A. Ibrahim, 2005. Willingness to pay for air quality improvements in Klang Valley Malaysia. Am. J. Environ. Sci., 1: 194-201.
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  43. Rafia, A., 2004. Economic evaluation of air quality improvements in Klang Valley, Malaysia : Validity and reliability of contingent valuation method. Int. J. Ecol. Econ. Stat., 2: 1-44.
  44. Afroz, R., M.N. Hassan and N.A. Ibrahim, 2003. Review of air pollution and health impacts in Malaysia. Environ. Res., 92: 71-77.
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