Kang Li

Kang Li is Chair of Smart Energy Systems at the University of Leeds, directing the Institute of Communication and Power Networks. With over 30 years' experience, his research develops control systems for decarbonizing energy infrastructure.

Key research areas include microgrid operation, railway electrification, battery management, and EV-grid integration. He leads projects funded by EPSRC, Innovate UK, and Ofgem on renewable integration and transport electrification.

Industrial collaborations include developing cloud-based energy analytics adopted in manufacturing, winning multiple innovation awards. Current projects examine vehicle-to-grid (V2X) technologies and renewable-powered railway microgrids.

• 2015 ICI Prize for Best Application Paper
• 2016 INVENT Award
• 2016 Sustainable Energy Awards Finalist
• 2015 Outstanding KTP Award