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Prof. Xi Lu | Energy | Best Scholar Award

Director at Tsinghua University, China

Professor Xi Lu is a distinguished academic at Tsinghua University’s School of Environment, renowned for his extensive research in renewable energy systems and their environmental impacts. His work primarily focuses on the integration of renewable energy into existing infrastructures, aiming to facilitate the transition to a carbon-neutral society. Over the years, Professor Lu has developed comprehensive assessment tools and databases that support the effective utilization of renewable energy at various levels, including national, regional, and industrial park scales. His research has been widely published in top-tier international journals, contributing significantly to the fields of energy and environmental science.

Professional Profile

Education

Professor Lu’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science degree from Nankai University’s College of Environmental Science and Engineering in 2000. He then pursued a Master of Science in Environmental Science and Engineering at Tsinghua University, graduating in 2003. Seeking further specialization, he attended Harvard University’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, where he earned a Master of Science in 2009, followed by a Ph.D. in March 2011. His doctoral studies at Harvard provided him with a solid foundation in engineering and applied sciences, which has been instrumental in his subsequent research endeavors.

Professional Experience

Following his Ph.D., Professor Lu remained at Harvard University, serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Associate, and Lecturer between 2011 and 2015. In November 2015, he joined Tsinghua University’s School of Environment as an Associate Professor, a position he held until June 2022. His dedication and contributions to the field were recognized with a promotion to Tenured Professor in July 2022. Throughout his career, Professor Lu has been actively involved in both teaching and research, mentoring numerous students and leading various research projects.

Research Interests

Professor Lu’s research interests encompass energy, climate, and environmental complex system modeling. He focuses on developing integrative assessment frameworks for renewable energy, exploring low-carbon development strategies, and analyzing the co-benefits of air pollution control. His work also delves into big data analysis of energy storage and variable renewable sources, emissions inventory of greenhouse gases and air pollutants, and the design of energy systems for green, low-carbon, and smart cities. Through his research, Professor Lu aims to provide solutions that address both energy sustainability and environmental protection.

Research Skills

Professor Lu possesses a diverse set of research skills, including complex system modeling, integrative assessment of renewable energy systems, and big data analysis related to energy storage and renewable sources. He is adept at developing emissions inventories for greenhouse gases and air pollutants, as well as designing energy systems tailored for sustainable urban development. His proficiency in these areas enables him to conduct comprehensive analyses and propose effective strategies for the integration of renewable energy into existing infrastructures.

Awards and Honors

Throughout his career, Professor Lu has received numerous accolades recognizing his contributions to environmental science and renewable energy research. Notably, he was awarded the 15th China Youth Science and Technology Award in 2019 and the Gold Award for the Young Scientist Award by the Chinese Society for Environmental Sciences in 2018. In 2017, he received China’s National Natural Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars. More recently, in 2023, he was honored with the GreenTech Award for his significant contributions to research on the comprehensive environmental effects of renewable energy systems in the context of carbon neutrality.

Conclusion

Professor Xi Lu’s extensive educational background, professional experience, and research expertise have established him as a leading figure in the field of environmental science and renewable energy. His work has significantly advanced the understanding of how renewable energy systems can be effectively integrated to promote environmental sustainability and carbon neutrality. Through his ongoing research and dedication to education, Professor Lu continues to contribute valuable insights and solutions to the pressing challenges of energy transition and environmental protection.

Publication Top Notes

  1. Title: The risk-based environmental footprints and sustainability deficits of nations
    • Authors: Jianjian He, Pengyan Zhang, Xi Lu
    • Journal: Ecological Economics
    • Year: 2025
  2. Title: High-resolution gridded dataset of China’s offshore wind potential and costs under technical change
    • Authors: Kangxin An, Wenjia Cai, Xi Lu, Can Wang
    • Journal: Scientific Data
    • Year: 2025
  3. Title: Unraveling climate change-induced compound low-solar-low-wind extremes in China
    • Authors: Lijuan Wang, Yao Liu, Lei Zhao, Tianyi Zhu, Yanyan Qin
    • Journal: National Science Review
    • Year: 2025
  4. Title: Global disparity in synergy of solar power and vegetation growth
    • Authors: Shuang Chen, Yixuan Wang, Xi Lu, Kebin He, Jiming Hao
    • Journal: Environmental Research Letters
    • Year: 2025
  5. Title: Evaluating global progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 7 over space and time by a more comprehensive energy sustainability index
    • Authors: Qian Zhao, Xi Lu, R. Marie Fleming
    • Journal: Energy Strategy Reviews
    • Year: 2025
  6. Title: The 2023 report of the synergetic roadmap on carbon neutrality and clean air for China: Carbon reduction, pollution mitigation, greening, and growth
    • Authors: Jian Gong, Zhen Yin, Yaling Lei, Jun Wang, Kebin He
    • Journal: Environmental Science and Ecotechnology
    • Year: 2025
  7. Title: The future of coal-fired power plants in China to retrofit with biomass and CCS: A plant-centered assessment framework considering land competition
    • Authors: Ying Sun, An Deng, Qian Yang, Hongwei Yang, Hongguang Chen
    • Journal: Applied Energy
    • Year: 2025
  8. Title: Assessing the synergies of flexibly-operated carbon capture power plants with variable renewable energy in large-scale power systems
    • Authors: Jianxiong Li, Chao Zhang, Michael R. Davidson, Xi Lu
    • Journal: Applied Energy
    • Year: 2025
  9. Title: Synergies of variable renewable energy and electric vehicle battery swapping stations: Case study for Beijing
    • Authors: Chao Zhang, Xi Lu, Shuang Chen, A.M. Foley, Kebin He
    • Journal: eTransportation
    • Year: 2024
  10. Title: Correction to: Assessing global drinking water potential from electricity-free solar water evaporation device
    • Authors: Weiyang Zhang, Yichen Chen, Qiang Ji, Hong Liu, Jiuhui Qu
    • Journal: Nature Communications
    • Year: 2024

 

 

Xi Lu | Energy | Best Scholar Award

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