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Dr Mengyu Li is a Senior Lecturer and Sydney Horizon Fellow at the University of Sydney’s School of Physics (Faculty of Science). Her research focuses on sustainable development through interdisciplinary analysis of global energy, climate, and food systems. She integrates methods from environmental science, economics, and systems modelling to explore consumption-production impacts.
Key affiliations include the China Studies Centre, Sydney Institute of Agriculture, and Charles Perkins Centre. Notable grants include the ARC DECRA for net-zero transitions and a collaboration with CSIRO on bioenergy scenarios. Awards include the 2024 Eureka Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researcher and recognition by L'Oréal-UNESCO.
Her work spans degrowth scenarios, planetary boundaries, and sustainable trade policies. Recent articles address meat substitution impacts, Arctic trade networks, and renewable grid flexibility. Media engagements include The Guardian, UN reports, and SBS features on climate-conscious consumption.