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Growing up in China, I have seen firsthand how plastic waste has impacted Asia. Because…
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The Unintended Consequences of Packaging Decisions: A Dangerous Trend
The Unintended Consequences of Packaging Decisions: A Dangerous Trend
In recent years, there has been a significant shift in the packaging industry as brands increasingly prioritize…
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Pathways Toward Reducing Plastic Pollution: Insights from a Comprehensive Study
Pathways Toward Reducing Plastic Pollution: Insights from a Comprehensive Study
I recently came across a thought-provoking study by Kan et al., titled 'Seven Decades of Plastic Flows and Stocks in…
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Is Recycling Working?
Is Recycling Working?
Recently, I saw @Carla Tanaka Dupuis of @reciki solusi Indonesia, one of Indonesia’s leading privately-owned waste…
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Can we go back to normal?
Can we go back to normal?
This is the sixth day since Singapore implemented the full lock down, the 35th day since I started to work from home…
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Food, Sweat and Beers: The secret behind Bangkok's food markets
Food, Sweat and Beers: The secret behind Bangkok's food markets
My clothes had become more sweat than fabric. It was hot.
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It was truly a pleasure to co-host a session with Thom Almeida and the World Economic Forum on the Circular Transformation on Industries. We focused…
It was truly a pleasure to co-host a session with Thom Almeida and the World Economic Forum on the Circular Transformation on Industries. We focused…
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Is your brand looking for ways to drive greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions without sacrificing quality? Dow’s Decarbia™ portfolio of reduced carbon…
Is your brand looking for ways to drive greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions without sacrificing quality? Dow’s Decarbia™ portfolio of reduced carbon…
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At the UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum in Bangkok last week, we co-hosted a session with BBC Media Action, HomeNet International, and…
At the UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum in Bangkok last week, we co-hosted a session with BBC Media Action, HomeNet International, and…
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University of Michigan
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Activities and Societies: • MBA Essentials and Entrepreneurship Program Ross School of Business, University of Michigan • Rackham Certificate of Graduate Studies in Spatial Analysis, University of Michigan, December 2009 Rackham Certificate of Graduate Studies in Spatial Analysis, University of Michigan
• Initiated and promoted multidisciplinary sustainability research in Michigan through collaborating with diverse stakeholders to develop and apply life cycle based models and sustainability metrics for systems that meet societal needs; coordinated projects span a wide sustainability research field including policy, economics and environmental impact of the transportation systems and fuels
• Established an innovative multi-objective management system to optimize the energy consumption, cost…• Initiated and promoted multidisciplinary sustainability research in Michigan through collaborating with diverse stakeholders to develop and apply life cycle based models and sustainability metrics for systems that meet societal needs; coordinated projects span a wide sustainability research field including policy, economics and environmental impact of the transportation systems and fuels
• Established an innovative multi-objective management system to optimize the energy consumption, cost and environmental impact of long-lived and complex infrastructure; this system enabled decision maker to select appropriate sustainable infrastructure maintenance process based on budget, tax and subsidy policies, and energy price
• Formed a long standing partnership with Michigan Department of Transportation to improve pavement network management process; this process led to an annual cost saving of $3 million while reduction greenhouse gas emissions by 24% -
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Activities and Societies: • Gao Tian Outstanding Graduate Scholarship, Tsinghua University, 2004
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Honors & Awards
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Alcoa Foundation’s Conservation and Sustainability Fellowship
Alcoa Foundation
Awarded Alcoa Foundation’s Conservation and Sustainability Fellowship for conducting breakthrough research in the field of climate change and energy and striving toward their application
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3M Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Industrial Ecology
3M
Awarded 3M Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Industrial Ecology for addressing the interactions among industrial systems, natural systems and human needs
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US EPA People, Prosperity, and the Planet College Competition
US EPA
Winner of US EPA People, Prosperity, and the Planet College Competition for designing solutions for a sustainable future over 40 university teams of more than 350 students and advisors
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Gao Tian Outstanding Graduate Scholarship
Tsinghua University
Awarded Gao Tian Outstanding Graduate Scholarship for distinguished academic performance
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Companies seem to holding fairly strong in their sustainability commitments, but most have entered into a "greenhushing" period. And that…
Companies seem to holding fairly strong in their sustainability commitments, but most have entered into a "greenhushing" period. And that…
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I’m excited to speak about oil & gas methane abatement on The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University panel at #NYCW…
I’m excited to speak about oil & gas methane abatement on The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University panel at #NYCW…
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This month, I had the privilege of speaking on a panel at the Chemicals Conference during S&P Global’s APPEC 2025 in Singapore — a dynamic gathering…
This month, I had the privilege of speaking on a panel at the Chemicals Conference during S&P Global’s APPEC 2025 in Singapore — a dynamic gathering…
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University of Michigan- School for Environment and Sustainability is hiring new faculty! Great opportunity for those working at the intersection of…
University of Michigan- School for Environment and Sustainability is hiring new faculty! Great opportunity for those working at the intersection of…
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I was honored to deliver the opening keynote at Sustainability LIVE this morning to officially kick-off #ClimateWeek in New York. Climate Week is a…
I was honored to deliver the opening keynote at Sustainability LIVE this morning to officially kick-off #ClimateWeek in New York. Climate Week is a…
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There is nothing more energizing than engaging on sustainability with passionate, motivated, and bright students who are interested in making a…
There is nothing more energizing than engaging on sustainability with passionate, motivated, and bright students who are interested in making a…
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This is my calendar the next 3 days for Climate week. Yay? I've color coded it but lost track of why. If you see me, say hi and see if I need a…
This is my calendar the next 3 days for Climate week. Yay? I've color coded it but lost track of why. If you see me, say hi and see if I need a…
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I am incredibly proud of my daughter, Rachel Jin. She has always been curious, resilient, and adventurous in her learning journey. From 10 years in…
I am incredibly proud of my daughter, Rachel Jin. She has always been curious, resilient, and adventurous in her learning journey. From 10 years in…
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It was a pleasure to moderate a panel at #EEBA this week of amazing builders who are continuing to build sustainable, high performance homes amid the…
It was a pleasure to moderate a panel at #EEBA this week of amazing builders who are continuing to build sustainable, high performance homes amid the…
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What’s good for the planet is good for our pets too. 🐾 That’s why we’re proud to spotlight a new regenerative agriculture partnership in Poland…
What’s good for the planet is good for our pets too. 🐾 That’s why we’re proud to spotlight a new regenerative agriculture partnership in Poland…
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Today, President Trump highlighted Centrica and X-energy’s partnership to deploy the UK's first fleet of advanced reactors, and its potential to…
Today, President Trump highlighted Centrica and X-energy’s partnership to deploy the UK's first fleet of advanced reactors, and its potential to…
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Yesterday’s fireside chat with Tracey Campbell, LYB EVP of Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, and Jacob Duer, CEO of the Alliance to End Plastic…
Yesterday’s fireside chat with Tracey Campbell, LYB EVP of Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, and Jacob Duer, CEO of the Alliance to End Plastic…
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Thank you Forbes Media for the recognition as one of the #2025 #ForbesSustainabilityLeaders For more than 20 years it's been a deep passion…
Thank you Forbes Media for the recognition as one of the #2025 #ForbesSustainabilityLeaders For more than 20 years it's been a deep passion…
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Save the date! Join us at the UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia-Pacific, where we will co-host a session titled “From…
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