Gang He

Gang He is an Assistant Professor at the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY). He also serves as Doctoral Faculty in Earth and Environmental Sciences at the CUNY Graduate Center and is a Faculty Affiliate at the CUNY Institute for Demographic Research. As founder and director of the Deep Energy and Climate Policy Lab, he focuses on data-driven energy and climate policy research.

• Ph.D. in Energy and Resources, University of California, Berkeley
• M.A. in Climate and Society, Columbia University
• B.S. and M.S. in Geography, Peking University

His research examines energy systems, climate policy, and sustainable development, with specific interests in power sector decarbonization, renewable energy integration, and policy informatics. Recent work explores the carbon-water-energy nexus, just transition from coal, and global supply chain impacts on clean energy deployment.

Key publication trends show focus on:

• Energy transition modeling (SWITCH-China)
• Renewable cost analysis
• Climate policy effectiveness
• Health co-benefits of decarbonization
• Workforce impacts in coal regions
• International climate collaboration

Scientific recognition includes:

• World's Top 2% Scientists (2024)
• Baruch College Faculty Research Award
• Integrated Assessment Modeling Consortium Best Poster Award
• Asia 21 Young Leader
• Aspen Environment Forum Scholar

He has provided policy expertise to the New York State Climate Action Council, testified before the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act hearings, and contributed to UNFCCC and U.S.-China climate working groups. His research has received funding from multiple sources including federal agencies, NGOs, and industry partners.

As part of his institutional engagement, he participates in:

• Marxe School Research Committee
• CUNY Climate Change Consortium Planning Committee
• Energy Transition Sub-working Group (U.S.-China Working Group)
• National Offshore Wind R&D Consortium’s R&D Advisory Group

He serves as Associate Editor for Energy, Ecology and Environment and reviewer for leading energy and environmental journals.