Ziheng Zhu ☕️
Ziheng Zhu

Ph.D., Tsinghua University

About Me

I received my Ph.D. from Tsinghua University. I received dual bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and computer science from the School of Information, Renmin University of China (https://www.ruc.edu.cn).

My research focuses on power-system transformation, renewable energy integration, electricity markets, and climate-energy policy. I develop high-resolution optimization models and open datasets for planning low-carbon power systems, including China-focused RESPO/CISPO models and the global GISPO framework. Recent work has examined global net-zero power systems, China’s carbon-neutral power pathways, pumped-storage and hydropower flexibility, renewable deployment for the 15th Five-Year Plan, and clean-energy options for AI data centers. I am also interested in using artificial intelligence and geospatial data to build practical tools for a sustainable, economical, and secure energy future.

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Interests
  • Power system planning
  • Renewable energy integration
  • Electricity markets
  • Artificial intelligence for energy systems
  • Climate and energy policy
Education
  • Ph.D. in Management Science and Engineering

    Tsinghua University

  • B.E. in Computer Science and Technology

    Renmin University of China

  • B.Sc. in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

    Renmin University of China

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Models and Data

Three model assets anchor the work: GISPO for global net-zero power systems, CISPO for China’s carbon-neutral transition, and E-RAM for geospatial energy resource data.

Education

  1. Ph.D. in Management Science and Engineering

    Tsinghua University
    Major Courses: Advanced Machine Learning (Large Language Model Track), Applied Stochastic Processes, Pattern Recognition, Combinatorial Mathematics, Application of Machine Learning in Energy and Power Engineering, Energy Economics and Policy, Operation, Dispatch, and Planning of the Energy Internet, Global Climate Change and Response, Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Technologies.
  2. B.E. in Computer Science and Technology

    Renmin University of China
    Major Courses: Introduction to Database Systems, Principles of Computer Organization, Algorithm Analysis and Design, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Data Structures, Theory of Computation, Graph Theory.
  3. B.Sc. in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

    Renmin University of China
    Major Courses: Mathematical Analysis, Statistics, Stochastic Processes, Real Analysis (or Functions of a Real Variable), Applied Time Series Analysis, Discrete Mathematics, Microeconomics, Econometrics.
Skills
Technical Skills
Python
Data Science
GIS
Hobbies
Hiking
Cats
Photography
Awards
Best Independent Developer of 2019
Huawei ∙ July 2023