Xudong Zhao

Professor Xudong Zhao is a globally recognized energy researcher affiliated with the University of Hull's Department of Mechanical Engineering. He specializes in sustainable building services, renewable energy technologies, and energy efficiency systems. His career spans over 30 years, involving leadership in 58 research projects (£18.5M funded) and 40 engineering consultancy projects (£5M).

Research Interests:
- Renewable/Sustainable Energy Technologies (solar thermal, PV/T systems)
- Energy Efficiency (heat pumps, CHP, phase-change materials)
- Built Environment Energy Systems (services engineering, environmental technology)
- Cross-border collaborations with universities and industries across Europe, China, and beyond.

• Editorial Board Member: Energy, Renewable Energy, Energies, Future Cities and Environment
• International Conference Roles: Chair/Keynote Speaker at major events like ISHVAC, Sustainable Energy Technologies Conferences

Awards and Recognition:

• World Society of Sustainable Energy Technology Innovation Awards (2016–2018)
• European Dragon-STAR Innovation Silver Award (2015)
• University of Hull Research Excellence Award (2018)

Advising and Grants: Supervised 30 PhD students and 25 postdoctoral fellows. Active in industry partnerships (e.g., Munters UK, Arup, ZEDfactory). Leads the Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies at Hull.

Labs/Teams: Involved with the Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies and collaborates with global institutions like Tsinghua University, Tongji University, and the European Commission’s DHC+ Platform.