Jingyi Li

Jingyi Li is a Researcher at The University of Manchester's Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, focusing on applying circular economy principles to geothermal energy sustainability assessments. Her work emphasizes repurposing legacy fossil fuel infrastructure for geothermal energy systems. She holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering (2023) and an MEng in Chemical Engineering (2020).

Key research interests include geothermal energy sustainability, lifecycle assessment methodologies, and environmental policy. She has been recognized with a 2021 poster prize for work on enhanced geothermal systems. Current roles include Associate Editor of Energy Provision Solutions and past experience as a Tutor with The Brilliant Club.

Her publications analyze repurposing oil/gas wells for geothermal energy, social equity in heating networks, and circular economy frameworks. Collaborations span environmental impact assessment and climate policy applications.