معرفی
Zhenci Xu is a Faculty member at the University of Hong Kong, affiliated with the Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability. His research focuses on sustainability science, integrating environmental economics, system modeling, and telecoupling processes to analyze complex interactions between human and natural systems across scales. He holds a PhD from Michigan State University (2019), advised by Jianguo 'Jack' Liu, with postdoctoral experience at the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability.
- Education:
- PhD (2019): Michigan State University, Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
- Postdoctoral Associate (2019-2020): University of Michigan, School of Environment and Sustainability
- Bachelor of Engineering (2014): China Agricultural University, College of Water Resources & Civil Engineering
His work explores telecoupling processes such as food trade and virtual resource flows, emphasizing their impacts on sustainability. Recent studies address global SDG synergies/trade-offs, urban sustainability strategies, and integrated frameworks for environmental governance. Xu’s publications span journals like Nature Communications, Nature Sustainability, and The Innovation, highlighting interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges.
He contributes to advancing sustainability science through innovative methodologies and policy-relevant insights. Current research aligns with achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in China and global contexts.
