ZHIYUAN FAN
Tel: (646) 964-7229 | Email: zf2198@columbia.edu | Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zhiyuan-fan-columbiaeng/
Columbia University, SIPA, Center on Global Energy Policy

EDUCATION
Columbia University in the City of New York
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Concentration (GPA: 3.9)

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
B.Eng. (Hons.) in Aerospace Engineering [Minor in Mathematics] (GPA: 3.8)

Georgia Institution of Technology
International Exchange Program (GPA: 4.0)

New York, NY
Aug. 2018 – Dec. 2019
Hong Kong, HK
Aug. 2014 – May 2018
Atlanta, GA
Aug. 2016 – Dec. 2016SKILLSTechnicalLanguages

Python, Matlab, R, SolidWorks, Excel, ASPEN
Chinese Mandarin (native)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Center on Global Energy Policy SIPA, Research Associate• Investigated decarbonization approaches for iron/steel industry based on current steelmaking
processes combining low-carbon resources with cost analysis. Options including retrofitting existing
facilities with carbon capture, hydrogen and solid biomass substitution, zero-carbon electricity andnew facility potential with novel technology such as metal electrolysis.
• Investigated circular carbon economy development, focusing on low-carbon hydrogen (blue, greenand bio-hydrogen) production and application. Research on technical pathways, key value
propositions, and core challenges of adoptions.
• Analyzed levelized cost of carbon abatement as an improved methodology for cost comparison oftechnologies and policies. Investigated its application on industrial sectors, sustainable aviation
fuels, and solar electricity carbon credits, including renewable electricity certificates trading.
• Analyzed the Shipping decarbonization using ammonia as alternative fuel, with ports in Asia-Pacificregion to be the key infrastructure for this low-carbon fuel transition.

Center on Global Energy Policy SIPA, Research Assistant• Investigate the options to decarbonize heavy industry by low-carbon heat approach, where industrial
heat contributes to roughly 10% of global CO2 emission. Initiated tech-economic analysis of lowcarbon heat options and feasibility study of heat quality/requirement for specific heavy industry.

New York, NYFeb. 2020 – Now
Supervisor:
Dr. Julio Friedmann

New York, NY
Jan. 2019 – Dec. 2019
Supervisor:
Dr. Julio Friedmann

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Columbia University in the City of New York
Energy Storage System – Battery Aging and Optimization [Python, Matlab]• Time series analysis of Battery Aging Mechanism’s effect on the energy storage system optimization:system cost optimization, battery energy flow and battery life optimization. Research focus on theenergy storage system at high renewable penetration, deep decarbonization target and life cycle cost
analysis, optimum energy storage composition (Battery + H2), and optimum operation algorithm.

New York, NYJan. 2019 – Dec. 2019
Supervisor:
Prof. Vijay Modi

Electrification of Road Freight Transportation – Catenary Pathway• Feasibility study of regional/national implementation of catenary wire for deep electrification of heavyroad freight transportation. Cost and social benefit analysis of catenary pathway in compare with othercompeting technologies: battery powered vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, dynamic charging and bio-fuels.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Undergraduate Student-Initiated Experiential Learning Project [Matlab]• Synchronization of a capillary jet for 3D printing optimization.
• Project initiation, apparatus design/setup/assemble, natural frequency testing, using Matlab for time

Hong Kong, HKMay. 2017 – May 2018
Supervisor:Prof. Larry Liseries frequency analysis. Dimensionless data fitting for scaling analysis.

UAV Design with Detachable Cargo Container, Team Leader [SolidWorks, Matlab]• Design, construct and test of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with automatic detachable cargo container for
local express delivery. Market research on express delivery industry using UAV for same day quick
delivery. Top level requirement determination, configuration optimization, design, build and test flying.

Hong Kong, HK
Apr. 2017 – May. 2018
Supervisor:
Prof. Xin Zhang

VOLUNTEER WORKG2A Volunteer in Ghana, Team Leader [Rhino]• Volunteered to construct a hygienic latrine for local elementary school and primary school levelGhana, GAJun. 2015 – Jul. 2015

math/science teaching. Technical team leader, in charge of latrine design, budget, construction,technical communication and associated hygiene promotion.

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS• Zhiyuan Fan, Emeka Ochu, Sarah Braverman, Yushan Lou, Griffin Smith, Amar Bhardwaj, Jack Brouwer, Colin Mccormick, JulioFriedmann. Green Hydrogen in a Circular Carbon Economy: Opportunities and Limits. Center on Global Energy Policy, SIPA,Columbia University. Aug. 2021. https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/research/report/green-hydrogen-circular-carbon-economyopportunities-and-limits• Zhiyuan Fan, S. Julio Friedmann. Low-carbon production of iron and steel: Technology options, economic assessment, and policy.
Joule, Volume 5, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 829-862, ISSN 2542-4351. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joule.2021.02.018• S. Julio Friedmann, Zhiyuan Fan, Zachary Byrum, Emeka Ochu, Amar Bhardwaj, and Hadia Sheerazi. Levelized cost of carbon
abatement: an important cost-assessment methodology for a net-zero emission world. Center on Global Energy Policy, SIPA,
Columbia University. Oct. 2020. https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/research/report/levelized-cost-carbon-abatement-improvedcost-assessment-methodology-net-zero-emissions-world• S. Julio Friedmann, Alex Zapantis, Brad Page, Chris Consoli, Zhiyuan Fan, Ian Havercroft, Harry Liu, Emeka Ochu, Nabeela Raji,
Dominic Rassool, Hadia Sheerazi, and Alex Townsend. Net-zero and geospheric return: actions today for 2030 and beyond. Center on
Global Energy Policy, SIPA, Columbia University. Sept. 2020. https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/research/report/net-zero-andgeospheric-return-actions-today-2030-and-beyond• S. Julio Friedmann, Zhiyuan Fan, and Ke Tang. Low-carbon heat solutions for heavy industry: sources, options, and costs today.
Center on Global Energy Policy, SIPA, Columbia University. Oct. 2019.
https://energypolicy.columbia.edu/research/report/low-carbon-heat-solutions-heavy-industry-sources-options-and-costs-today