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Zichan Xie is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis, Aalto University. His research focuses on energy systems optimization, thermal modeling, and control systems, particularly in district heating networks and renewable energy integration. He holds a PhD in Operations Research and Systems Analysis.
Key research areas include discrete event simulation for thermal systems, model predictive control (MPC), and demand response methods. His work addresses challenges in energy efficiency, thermal comfort optimization, and renewable energy accommodation in district heating systems.
His recent publications (2022-2025) emphasize dynamic modeling of district heating networks, short-term load forecasting, and multi-criteria evaluation of control methods. Notable contributions include development of simulation frameworks for thermal networks and analysis of energy storage solutions.
Zichan collaborates with industry partners on projects involving combined heat and power plants, thermal storage technologies, and smart grid integration. His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) and climate action (SDG 13).
