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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.

Hear from Judy, who is working on using scientific evidence to help policy makers understand the impact of their policies on society in order to get to net zero carbon emissions.

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

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.