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Professor Zhong Fan is a Professor of Net Zero Energy Systems at the University of Exeter, within the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences. He previously served as a Professor and Academic Director of SEND (Smart Energy Network Demonstrator) at Keele University, and held key research roles at Toshiba Research Europe, Cambridge University, Birmingham University, and Marconi Laboratories.
His educational and professional background includes:
- Research Fellow, University of Cambridge
- Lecturer, University of Birmingham
- Researcher, Marconi Laboratories
- Chief Research Fellow, Toshiba Research Europe
- Academic Director of SEND, Keele University
- Professor of Net Zero Energy Systems, University of Exeter
Prof. Fan's research is centered on smart energy systems, IoT, smart grids, and the application of machine learning and data analytics in energy and communication systems. His work bridges electrical engineering, control systems, and digital technologies, with a strong emphasis on sustainable and intelligent infrastructure.
His research spans several key domains including control engineering, mechatronics, robotics, electrical engineering, electronics, sensors, digital hardware, and data management and data science. These interests align with the interdisciplinary mission of the Global Systems Institute at Exeter, where he is affiliated.
Prof. Fan has received recognition through the BT Short-Term Fellowship and has been involved in high-impact research collaborations.
- BT Short-Term Fellowship
He is actively recruiting PhD and MSc students, as well as visiting scholars, and supports self-funded or government-funded candidates (e.g., via CSC). He also highlights various postdoctoral funding opportunities such as EPSRC Fellowships, Newton International Fellowships, Newton Research Collaboration Programme, Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships, RAEng Research Fellowships, and Marie Curie Research Fellowships, indicating active grant-seeking and team-building efforts.
Prof. Fan is associated with the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter, which focuses on interdisciplinary research addressing global challenges, particularly in energy, climate, and sustainability.
