Shuang Wang

Shuang Wang is a Researcher at the Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the Thermal Energy group within the ANU College of Systems & Society. He holds a PhD in Energy & Power Engineering from ANU (2022) and prior degrees from Xi’an Jiaotong University, China. His primary research focuses on optimizing solar thermal systems, specifically concentrated solar power (CSP) plants, heliostat fields, and sodium receivers. He is currently involved in ARENA-funded PV-DEH projects and HILTCRC Green Hydrogen Hub initiatives, while also serving as a guest lecturer and tutor for Wind Energy courses (ENGN4548/ENGN6548).

Shuang’s research integrates advanced optimization techniques, thermal modeling, and renewable energy system design. His work emphasizes next-generation CSP technologies, including sodium-based receivers and multi-aperture systems, as well as wind-solar resource assessment. He has contributed to breakthroughs in heliostat aiming algorithms (MDBA method) and cavity receiver performance enhancements through spillage skirts and secondary reflectors.

His publications span high-impact journals like Applied Energy and Solar Energy, with recent trends focusing on CSP scalability, green hydrogen integration, and medical engineering applications of multimodal data fusion. Shuang has held roles at Windlab and returned to ANU for continued research, demonstrating a blend of industry and academic expertise. His work bridges thermal energy innovation with practical applications in sustainable energy systems.