Judy – profile
Role: Second year PhD student, Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London
Subject area: Socio-economic impact of net zero transition pathways
Nationality: Chinese
I am a second year PhD student at the Centre for Environmental Policy. My research focuses on the socio-economic impact of different ways the world can reach net zero carbon emissions. I'm originally from China, and I spent seven years in the United States for high school, undergraduate study and work before I moved to London.
Interview with Judy
Hear from Judy, who is working on the impacts of pathways to net zero emissions, about why she wanted to work in this area.
Education
GCSE (or equivalent): High school in the USA
A-Level (or equivalent): I took several Advanced Placement (AP) subjects including Chemistry, Microeconomics, English literature, US History, Calculus, Psychology, and Physics
Degrees:
• BS in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA
• PhD in the socio-economic impact of net zero transition pathways (ongoing), Imperial College London
Detail about Scott
My research
I use computer modelling to look at the impact of implementing routes to a net zero world, specifically the impacts on society and cost implications. My work can help policymakers design energy and climate policies while ensuring quality of life and fair distribution of the societal burden envolved.
My inspiration
I saw first-hand the drastic environmental change each year when I returned home to China during my studies. This sparked my interest in tackling the global challenge of providing the energy for the development of our society and doing so sustainably.
My STEM hero
Former US president Jimmy Carter, who established the US Department of Energy and installed rooftop solar panels on the White House for the first time. This paved the way for supporting important energy research.
Most significant scientific discovery?
Haber-Bosch Process. It allowed for massive enhancements in fertilizer production for crops (although it did have a horrible war-time history).
Career options after study
- Researcher at a research institution or think tank
- Policy analyst at a government office
- Director of energy policy and development at a tech company
- Sustainability (ESG) consultant at a consulting firm
- Academic at a university
My hobbies
Painting, cooking elaborate meals, travelling, watching films.
Judy talks about her research
Judy talks about how scientific evidence can help policy makers understand the societal impact of reaching net zero emissions.
