Ye Huang

Professor Ye Huang is a leading academic at Ulster University, serving as Professor of Clean Coal Technologies within the Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment. He contributes to research in carbon capture and storage, energy system modeling, and fossil fuel power plant optimization, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• 30+ years of expertise in fossil fuel combustion scenario analysis
• Specializes in multi-partner collaborative projects for fossil fuel and biomass/waste technologies
• Extensive experience in techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment

His research spans clean coal technologies, renewable energy applications, and carbon footprint reduction, funded by EU Framework Programmes (FP7, H2020), SFI, and EPSRC. Notable projects include DECARBIT, SCARLET, DIRPRIMCOAL, LIG2LIQ, CLARA, and SPIRE I/II.

Recent publications highlight advancements in CO2 capture for cement plants, net-zero farming via trigeneration, and biomass pretreatment for ethanol production. His work emphasizes energy transition, sustainable industrial processes, and clean technology development.

Scientific Awards:

• Member of the Energy Institute
• Chartered Engineer
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Grants and Collaborations:
Principal Investigator (PI) for projects such as Sustainable Production of 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid from Biomass (2024–2028) and ABSALT (2021–2024). Collaborates with institutions across the UK and EU, focusing on renewable energy systems and waste valorization.