Biography
Ulvi Mammadov is an Azerbaijani researcher and the founder of the Green Economy and Optimization Research Lab (GEORL). His academic work focuses on the connections between economic development, environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, education and data-driven decision-making.
His research interests cover green economics, sustainable development, environmental economics, green finance, circular economy, climate resilience, economic and environmental optimization, remote sensing applications and sustainability-oriented education. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary methods that combine economic analysis, environmental indicators, geospatial information and evidence-based assessment.
Mammadov’s research activities address contemporary economic and ecological challenges, including responsible resource management, environmental pressures, sustainable finance, water systems, waste management, urban environmental change and the role of education in the transition to a green economy.
Alongside his research, he is engaged in scholarly publishing, academic cooperation and the development of open research infrastructure. His institutional work is directed toward creating accessible platforms through which researchers can communicate findings, develop interdisciplinary partnerships and contribute to internationally visible scholarly discussion.
Professional profile
Founding of GEORL
Ulvi Mammadov founded the Green Economy and Optimization Research Lab as an interdisciplinary academic initiative dedicated to research, scholarly communication and cooperation in fields connected with sustainable economic transformation.
The institution was developed to provide an open academic environment in which researchers, educators and practitioners could share evidence-based work, establish international connections and contribute to solutions for economic, environmental and educational challenges. This vision subsequently supported the development of the GEORL Journals scholarly publishing platform.
Research interests
| Green economy Sustainable economic transformation and green development. |
Economic optimization Data-driven approaches to efficient and responsible decisions. |
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| Green finance Financial instruments supporting environmental objectives. |
Circular economy Resource efficiency, waste management and value recovery. |
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| Environmental assessment Economic and ecological evaluation of environmental change. |
Geospatial research Remote sensing and spatial analysis for sustainability studies. |
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| Climate resilience Adaptation, environmental risk and responsible resource management. |
Education for sustainability Green skills, economic literacy and non-formal education. |
Scholarly publishing
As Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Green Economy and Optimization Research (JGEOR), Ulvi Mammadov contributes to the development of an international, peer-reviewed and open-access forum for interdisciplinary scholarship.
His editorial approach emphasizes academic integrity, transparent peer review, editorial independence, methodological quality, responsible authorship and international accessibility of scholarly outputs.
View editorial leadershipOur purpose is to create an open and responsible academic environment in which interdisciplinary research can contribute to sustainable development, informed decision-making and practical solutions for the future.
Academic profiles and contact
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