Dr. Shu Zhang is an Assistant Professor and interdisciplinary researcher at Tsinghua University, specializing in energy-environment-economy modeling and cross-sectoral analysis for sustainable development. With a robust publication record in journals like Nature Sustainability and Nature Communications, he develops and applies advanced models to quantify uncertainty in decarbonization pathways, informing strategic policymaking for global and national climate goals. His expertise bridges technical analysis with economic and policy implications, driving impactful research in low-carbon transitions.
Assistant Professor
Beijing, Beijing, China
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Leading interdisciplinary research on energy-environment-economy interactions, developing advanced models for decarbonization pathways, and contributing to strategic policymaking at Tsinghua University.
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Developed and applied the China TIMES energy-environment-economy model to explore integrated decarbonization pathways across energy, transport, buildings, and industry sectors.
Quantified uncertainty in decarbonization pathways using probabilistic frameworks, enabling robust policy recommendations for integrated low-carbon transitions.
Authored and co-authored over 10 publications in high-impact journals such as Nature Sustainability, Nature Communications, and Engineering, providing new insights into low-carbon transition costs and potentials.
Contributed evidence-based insights to support strategic policymaking for national and international climate change initiatives.
Visiting Scholar
Laxenburg, Lower Austria, Austria
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Conducted advanced research on interdisciplinary climate and energy systems within a leading international research institution.
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Collaborated with international experts on complex energy and climate modeling projects, contributing to global sustainability research.
Engaged in interdisciplinary discussions and workshops to advance understanding of cross-sectoral synergies in energy transitions.
Contributed to research initiatives focused on integrated assessment modeling and sustainable development goals.
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Ph.D.
Management Science & Engineering
Courses
Thesis: Assessing the Energy Transition, Synergies and Uncertainties toward Carbon Neutrality in China (Supervisor: Prof. Wenying Chen)
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B.Fin.
Finance (Minor)
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B.Eng.
Electrical Engineering (Major)
Courses
Core field: Power load forecasting (Supervisor: Prof. Chongqing Kang)
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B.Econ.
Economics (2nd degree)
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Core field: Behavioral Economics
Awarded By
Journal of Energy and Climate Change
Awarded for outstanding contribution to research published in the Journal of Energy and Climate Change, recognizing influential work on assessing China's province-coordinated power system carbon-neutral transition pathway.
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Nature Sustainability
Recognized for significant impact and high citation count in Nature Sustainability, highlighting influential research in targeting net-zero emissions while advancing sustainable development goals in China.
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Engineering
Awarded for outstanding contribution to research published in Engineering, recognizing influential work on China's Energy Transition Pathway in a Carbon Neutral Vision.
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Nature Communications
Recognized for significant impact and high citation count in Nature Communications, highlighting influential research on assessing China's energy transition towards carbon neutrality with a probabilistic framework.
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Nature Communications.
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Co-authored publication in press, analyzing feasible net-zero transition pathways in China with consideration for energy system flexibility.
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Climate Change Research
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Co-authored publication providing insights into the development process of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) in China, drawing from international experiences.
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Nature Communications 16, 1285
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Co-authored publication demonstrating how sub-technology market share significantly impacts critical material constraints during power system transitions.
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Energy.
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Working paper (in peer review) on building a net-zero power system under future climate conditions using data-driven forecasting and adequacy assessment.
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Applied Energy.
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Working paper (in peer review) exploring the role of shared autonomous electric vehicles in decarbonizing China's passenger transport sector.
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Environmental Science & Technology.
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Working paper (in peer review) analyzing the impacts of China's energy system net-zero transition on the water-energy-food nexus through probabilistic scenarios.
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Nature Climate Change.
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Working paper (in peer review) investigating how climate-driven impacts on renewable resources affect green hydrogen supply.
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Nature Sustainability 7, 1107–1119
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Co-authored ESI Highly Cited, Hot, and Featured paper, examining strategies for achieving net-zero emissions while advancing sustainable development goals in China.
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Applied Energy 375, 123953
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Co-authored publication detailing provincial pathways to carbon-neutral energy systems in China, with a focus on interprovincial electricity transmission development.
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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 170, 112992
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Co-authored publication conducting a sub-sectoral analysis of China's industrial decarbonization using integrated modeling for carbon neutrality.
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Environmental Science & Technology. 55, 11225-11235
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Co-authored publication evaluating representative Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) layouts for China's power sector to achieve carbon neutrality.
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Proceedings of 12th International Conference on Applied Energy
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Conference proceeding modeling the rapid development of electric vehicles and energy storage technology within China's carbon neutral scenario using the China-TIMES model.
Energy-Environment-Economy Modeling, China TIMES Model, Decarbonization Pathways, Uncertainty Quantification, Probabilistic Frameworks, Cross-Sectoral Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Integrated Assessment Modeling, Power Load Forecasting, Behavioral Economics, Financial Analysis, Carbon Neutrality, GHG Emissions Modeling.
Academic Writing, Scientific Publication, Peer Review, Editorial Leadership (Energy and Climate Management), Lead Author (National Assessment Reports), Project Leadership (Principal Investigator), Grant Management, International Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Presentation Skills.
Statistical Modeling, Econometric Analysis, System Dynamics, Scenario Planning, Probabilistic Forecasting, Model Development, Data Visualization.
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Lead Author for Volume 3, Chapter 2 of the Fifth National Assessment Report on Climate Change for the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (MOST).
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Key Member in a national project on CO2 capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies.
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Principal Investigator for a project funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) focusing on hydrogen energy development.
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Key Member in a Horizon Europe project focusing on equitable climate action.
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Principal Investigator for an international joint mission on climate change and carbon neutrality, focusing on green fuel development.
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Key Member in an EU project focused on enhancing greenhouse gas emissions modeling practices.
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Key Member in a major MOE project researching electricity transition pathways and policies.
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Key Member in methodological research on carbon emission accounting for the nuclear energy industry.
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Key Member in a Horizon 2020 project exploring national and global actions for GHG emission reduction.
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Key Member in a World Bank Group project focused on promoting cleaner and more sustainable growth in China.
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Lead Author for the Synthesis Report 2022 on China's Carbon Neutrality, focusing on electrification pathways, for Energy Foundation China.
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Key Member in an NSFC international cooperation project on urban energy development.
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Key Member in a national R&D program on climate change governance and domestic responses.
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Key Member in an NSFC international cooperation project on multi-model integrated assessment modeling.
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Key Member in a major NSFC program on green and low-carbon economy transformation management and policy.
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Key Member in a Horizon 2020 project linking climate and development policies.
