Jiacong Li | Decarbonization | Best Researcher Award
Mr. Jiacong Li , Tsinghua University, China

Publication Profile
Suitability For The Award
Jiacong Li is a dedicated Ph.D. student at Tsinghua University, specializing in environmental science and engineering. His research focuses on energy system decarbonization, particularly through the application of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. His innovative approach and significant contributions position him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.
Education and Experience:
ย Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering
Tsinghua University, ongoing
ย Bachelor of Engineering
Tsinghua University
ย Bachelor of Philosophy
Tsinghua University
ย Research Focus:
Energy system decarbonization, carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)
ย Published in Applied Energy:
Assessing flexible carbon capture power plants’ synergies with renewable energy
Professional Development
Research Focus
Awards and Honorsย 

ย Best Researcher Award Nomineeย โ 2024
ย Research Publication in Applied Energyย โ 2025
ย Tsinghua-Toyota Joint Research Institute Cross-discipline Program
ย Ordos-Tsinghua Collaborative Research in Carbon Neutrality
Publicationsย 

ย Assessing the synergies of flexibly-operated carbon capture power plants with variable renewable energy in large-scale power systemsย โย Applied Energyย (2025)
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ย Combined solar power and storage as cost-competitive and grid-compatible supply for Chinaโs future carbon-neutral electricity systemย โย Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciencesย (2021)
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