Wang Xiaokun Attends a Series of Academic Events at Duke University
In early May 2026, Wang Xiaokun participated in multiple academic events hosted by Duke University. On May 3, he attended the thematic lecture China’s Just Transition, where he learned about local practices in the green and low-carbon transition of China’s coal industry and the country’s engagement in global climate governance, and exchanged views with the speaker on regional development pathways and policy coordination in energy transition. On May 7, he took part in the themed seminar Climate Governance & Transition Pathways in an Uncertain Era, and studied cutting-edge topics including climate policy, energy transition and biodiversity conservation. On May 8, he attended the school’s doctoral graduate award ceremony, and observed research outcomes in areas such as climate migration and complex ecosystems. Through this series of academic activities, Wang Xiaokun deepened his understanding of the relationship between China’s energy transition and global climate governance, broadened his research horizons, and strengthened his sense of responsibility and initiative in academic research.
Qi Jiahong Participates in International Academic Exchange Activities at the University of Sydney
In May 2026, Qi Jiahong, a doctoral student in the center’s overseas joint training program, actively took part in a number of academic exchange events organized by the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) at the University of Sydney, to gain in-depth insights into the latest international academic frontier trends and expand his research perspectives. On May 15, Qi Jiahong attended the 2026 ITLS Awards Presentation Evening. The event gathered over a hundred guests including faculty, students, alumni, industry partners and government representatives. By listening to expert sharing and interacting with attendees, he further recognized the significance of closely aligning academic research with policy practice and industrial development. On May 26, Qi Jiahong joined the ITLS PhD Lunch Seminar, where he conducted academic exchanges with doctoral students from different research directions on topics including logistics network design and evolutionary game theory. By learning relevant research methods and case applications, he further deepened his understanding of complex system modeling, optimization analysis and behavioral decision research, providing new ideas and insights for subsequent research on low-carbon transport policy and spatial modeling. Through participating in the series of academic activities, Qi Jiahong further improved his competence in international academic exchanges, broadened his research horizons, and laid a solid foundation for future research work.
Lu Wenjie Attends Closing Event of German Energy Network Security Project
On May 28, 2026, Lu Wenjie, a visiting doctoral student from the center, attended the closing event of the SEGuRo – Abschlusstreffen (Secure Grids for Redispatch 2.0) project held at RWTH Aachen University. Led by the E.ON Energy Research Center at RWTH Aachen University, the project was carried out in collaboration with universities, energy enterprises and local authorities, focusing on grid security and dispatch issues amid the integration of high shares of renewable energy. The event showcased the project’s research achievements in data security, real-time grid monitoring and digital management, and highlighted key technologies oriented toward Redispatch 2.0, including secure communication, data tamper resistance and digital twin monitoring, offering innovative solutions for the secure operation of future energy networks. By participating in the event, Lu Wenjie gained a better understanding of European grid dispatch mechanisms, the development trend of digital security in power systems, and the industry-university-research collaborative innovation model, providing useful reference for subsequent research on energy system governance and digital transformation.
Peng Song Attends PhD Lunch Lecture on Future Transition of Dutch Peatlands
At noon on May 28, Peng Song, a joint-training doctoral student from the center, attended a PhD lunch lecture on the future transition of Dutch peatlands, held in Room VMA 1.15. Michelle van Mulken shared her doctoral research progress under the theme Futureproof fens: how can we promote a transition towards sustainable land use of Dutch peatlands?. The presentation focused on the problems of land subsidence and greenhouse gas emissions faced by Dutch peatlands under current drainage and land use patterns, and put forward the necessity of achieving ecological restoration and sustainable transition through rewetting. Meanwhile, she introduced four core directions of her doctoral research, including best practice summarization, future vision building for the Green Heart region, biodiversity potential assessment, and socioeconomic challenges in the transition process. The lecture drew numerous faculty and students to participate in exchanges. Peng Song attended the event and carried out learning and discussions on relevant topics.
