Haifeng Huang is a distinguished academic and thought leader in sustainable development and environmental management. He currently serves as the Co-Chancellor of the China Institute for Responsible Management Education and Sustainable Development at Changzhou University and is a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in the USA. As Co-Founder and Executive Chair of Ecological Development Union International (EDUI), he has significantly influenced sustainable practices in China, particularly through his contributions to waste management and the green economy transition.
His extensive academic career includes professorial roles at Peking University and Beijing University of Technology. His research and published works, spanning over 10 books, have shaped national policies, such as the Recycling Economy Promotion Law (2008) in China. His proposal on waste classification in 2009 earned him the Most Influential Proposal Award in Beijing.
Holding a PhD from Humboldt University in Berlin, Huang’s work has received national and international recognition, marking him as a pivotal figure in promoting responsible management education and sustainable development globally.
