Jing Li

Dr. Jing Li is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Hull's Energy and Environment Institute. He holds a BSc (2006) and PhD (2011) from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), followed by a postdoctoral position there and an EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship at the University of Nottingham (2017–2019). His research focuses on renewable energy, energy storage, and sustainable heating technologies, with expertise in heat pumps, organic Rankine cycles, and solar PV/T systems.

Dr. Li has led/co-led 12 research projects funded by organizations such as the EU, BEIS, and the Royal Society. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and has co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers, 3 books, and holds 10 patents. His innovations include vapor-injection heat pumps, novel thermal storage techniques, and advanced photovoltaic/thermal systems.

Key research themes include low-carbon energy systems, thermodynamic cycle optimization, and sustainable building technologies. His recent work demonstrates low-carbon heating systems in public buildings and advanced solar-assisted heat pump designs.

• Education: BSc (USTC, 2006), PhD (USTC, 2011)
• Awards: FHEA, EU Marie Curie Fellowship
• Grants: £12k (Royal Society, 2022), EU/BEIS/EPSRC-funded projects

His lab investigates cutting-edge energy solutions, including heat batteries, solar-driven ORC systems, and hydrogen-based CHP systems. He actively contributes to international conferences, delivering keynote speeches on sustainable energy advancements.