Dr Hongyu Zhang - Education

MSc, Operational Research with Data Science, School of Mathematics, The University of Edinburgh (Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 2019-2020)

Classification: Distinction (average: 77.8%)
Dissertation: “A multi-stage multi-area integrated energy system operational and investment planning model”, extending energy system investment planning and operational model to include gas network, hydrogen use and supply, power generation and carbon capture, electric vehicle demand and use for storage and district heating (part of CESI – Centre for Energy System Integration, computing language: Julia, solver: Gurobi)
Supervisors: Professor Ken McKinnon (main), Dr Nicolò Mazzi
Personal tutor: Professor Chris Dent

BSc, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, School of Mathematical Sciences, Huaqiao University (Quanzhou, China, 2015-2019)

Cumulative GPA: 4.3/5 (top 3); Overall Average: 86.3%

Dissertation: “Polar coordinate representation and estimation of discrete selection model parameters” (grade: 90/100, programming language: Eviews)

Supervisor: Professor Mingxin Chen

Honours:

Huaqiao University 2019 Outstanding Graduates (top 1.6% at the Faculty)
Merit Student of Huaqiao University (top 1.6% at the Faculty, 2016-2017)
Scholarship of Huaqiao University (top 1.6% at the Faculty, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018)