Institute of Energy, Environment, and Economy, Tsinghua University
Ph.D. candidate in Management Science and Engineering at Tsinghua University. My research focuses on transport-energy system modeling, with particular interests in China's transport decarbonization pathways, electric vehicle charging and power system interactions, and hydrogen-based fuels for ports and airports.
I work on techno-economic analysis and integrated assessment using optimization and data-driven methods to study how low-carbon transport transitions interact with power systems, infrastructure planning, and climate policy.
Research Interests
- China's transport decarbonization pathways and provincial energy transition
- Electric vehicle charging, V2G, and power system flexibility
- Hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels for ports and airports
- Integrated energy system modeling and climate policy analysis
Education
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Tsinghua UniversityInstitute of Energy, Environment, and Economy
Ph.D. in Management Science and EngineeringSep. 2023 - present -
Tongji UniversityB.Eng. in Vehicle EngineeringSep. 2018 - Jun. 2023
Experience
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National Key R&D Program of ChinaCore Member - CCUS Technology Assessment2023 - present
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The World Bank GroupResearcher - Green China Project2023
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European Commission (DG CLIMA)Core Member - COMMITTED Project2022 - 2023
Honors & Awards
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National Scholarship2022
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National Scholarship2021
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Shanghai Outstanding Graduate2023
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Selected Publications (view all )
A Spatiotemporal Analysis of Second-Life Battery Supply and Energy Storage Demand in China
Qi Ding (First Author), Wenying Chen (Corresponding Author)
International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2025) 2025
This paper presents a comprehensive spatiotemporal analysis of second-life battery supply and energy storage demand in China, supporting national carbon neutrality goals (2030 peak, 2060 neutral). The study focuses on retired EV battery applications and energy storage demand matching, addressing the critical challenge of spatiotemporal mismatch in battery recycling and reuse systems.
A Spatiotemporal Analysis of Second-Life Battery Supply and Energy Storage Demand in China
Qi Ding (First Author), Wenying Chen (Corresponding Author)
International Conference on Applied Energy (ICAE2025) 2025
This paper presents a comprehensive spatiotemporal analysis of second-life battery supply and energy storage demand in China, supporting national carbon neutrality goals (2030 peak, 2060 neutral). The study focuses on retired EV battery applications and energy storage demand matching, addressing the critical challenge of spatiotemporal mismatch in battery recycling and reuse systems.
The Role of Shared Autonomous Electric Vehicles in Decarbonizing China's Passenger Transport Sector
Q. Ding (First Author), et al.
Applied Energy (Under Review) 2025
This work is the first to systematically quantify the cross-sectoral impacts of Shared Autonomous Electric Vehicles (SAEVs), demonstrating their potential to substantially reduce energy consumption and critical mineral demand.
The Role of Shared Autonomous Electric Vehicles in Decarbonizing China's Passenger Transport Sector
Q. Ding (First Author), et al.
Applied Energy (Under Review) 2025
This work is the first to systematically quantify the cross-sectoral impacts of Shared Autonomous Electric Vehicles (SAEVs), demonstrating their potential to substantially reduce energy consumption and critical mineral demand.
Assessment of Coordinated Carbon Neutral Transition Pathways for China's Provincial Power Systems
W. Chen, S. Zhang, Q. Zhang, J. Ren, Q. Ding* (* equal contribution)
Energy and Climate Change 2025
Utilized the China TIMES-30PE model to reveal deep decarbonization pathways for provincial power systems, highlighting the critical role of inter-regional power transmission and energy storage in a coordinated transition.
Assessment of Coordinated Carbon Neutral Transition Pathways for China's Provincial Power Systems
W. Chen, S. Zhang, Q. Zhang, J. Ren, Q. Ding* (* equal contribution)
Energy and Climate Change 2025
Utilized the China TIMES-30PE model to reveal deep decarbonization pathways for provincial power systems, highlighting the critical role of inter-regional power transmission and energy storage in a coordinated transition.