معرفی
Dr. Xiangjie Chen is a Lecturer in Clean Energy at the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Leicester, and a member of the Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST). She joined in 2019 after serving as a Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham, where she developed strong industrial connections across the UK and Europe. Her expertise spans sustainable energy systems, battery technology, solar thermal applications, and building retrofitting strategies.
Education:
- PhD in Sustainable and Renewable Energy, University of Nottingham (2009–2013)
- MSc in Building Engineering (First Class), Politecnico di Milano, Italy (2006–2008)
- BEng in Civil Engineering (First Class), Beijing Jiaotong University, China (2002–2006)
Research Interests: Dr. Chen focuses on advancing clean energy technologies, including lithium-ion battery degradation modeling, solar-driven desalination systems, and holistic approaches to building energy retrofitting. Her work integrates computational modeling with experimental validation to address challenges in energy storage, thermal management, and sustainable architecture. Recent projects emphasize decarbonisation pathways for UK housing and innovative materials for thermochemical energy storage.
Key Contributions: She has pioneered the Energy-Flow based Ensemble Calibration model for energy retrofit predictions and developed the Motivation-Objective-Criteria (MOC) framework to engage homeowners in low-energy renovations. Her research on hybrid hydrogen production systems and membrane-based dehumidification technologies has furthered practical applications in renewable energy integration.
Awards:
- Best Research Paper Award, Engineering Research Showcase 2019, University of Nottingham
Labs & Collaborations: Active at CREST, Dr. Chen collaborates with industry partners to translate research into commercial solutions. Her work bridges academic innovation with real-world sustainability challenges in energy systems and built environments.
