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Dr. Yiji Lu is an Assistant Professor (UK Lecturer) of Energy Conversion & Storage Systems in the James Watt School of Engineering at the University of Glasgow. He focuses on technological development of Low-Carbon Technologies including Renewable and Clean Energy Conversion, Energy Storage, and Cleaner/Alternative Fuels to tackle Climate Change challenges. He is a researcher in the £20m EPSRC National Centre for Energy Systems Integration and a co-investigator of the CESI-funded Case Study on Integrated Zero-Carbon Hub. He leads the Royal Academy of Engineering Transforming Systems through Partnership Scheme to develop clean energy technologies for transport decarbonisation.
Dr. Lu's research interests span Alternative Fuels, Energy Conversion, Energy Storage, Energy Systems, Hydrogen Economy, Renewable Energy, and Thermal Energy Engineering. His work focuses on practical applications of energy technologies with emphasis on system integration, efficiency improvements, and decarbonization of energy systems. He has particular expertise in heat pump systems, thermal energy storage, fuel cell integration, and alternative fuel technologies.
His publication record shows a strong focus on practical energy system integration, with recent work emphasizing heat pump technology, thermal energy storage, and transport decarbonization. His research demonstrates a progression from fundamental thermal engineering principles to integrated system solutions addressing climate change challenges. The publications reveal a consistent focus on practical implementation of energy technologies across multiple domains including building energy systems, renewable integration, and transportation applications.
- Outstanding Research Award for PhD project
- Member of EPSRC Peer Review College
- Associate Editor at Energy Reports
- Editorial Member at Scientific Reports (Nature Research)
- Editorial Member at Thermal Science and Engineering Progress (Elsevier)
- Guest Editor for Special Issues on 'Energy Storage', 'Organic Rankine Cycle', 'Hydrogen Economy', 'Cleaner Fuels in Future Energy Systems', and 'Fuels of the Future'
Dr. Lu supervises multiple PhD students working on energy conversion and storage technologies. He has secured research funding including a Joint PhD studentship Research Reinvigoration fund with Prof. Duncan Gregory from the School of Chemistry. His research has strong industry and policy relevance, particularly in the areas of transport decarbonization and integrated zero-carbon energy systems. He maintains active collaborations across multiple institutions and research centers.
Dr. Lu is actively involved in the EPSRC National Centre for Energy Systems Integration and leads initiatives focused on developing clean energy technologies for transport decarbonisation through the Royal Academy of Engineering Transforming Systems through Partnership Scheme. His work bridges fundamental research with practical implementation of energy technologies in real-world applications.
