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SUMMARY:Seminar on Exploring the Feasible Net-Zero Transition Pathway in China
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nNet-zero energy transition is projected to accelerate the replacement of fossil fuels with renewables\, leaving system flexibility resources increasingly scarce. Here\, we present a sub-annual energy-environment-economy model with endogenous hourly energy demand profiles and power balance dynamics\, including power dispatch\, storage operations and demand-side response that co-optimises supply- and demand-side flexibility\, to map feasible transition pathways for China. The results show that compared with coarser timeslice representative of common modelling practice\, sub-annual representation tightening flexibility needs with a high variable renewable energy and high electrification energy system. Accounting for temporal variability in supply and demand\, the cost-optimal solution exhibits marginal abatement costs that are over 9% higher\, but incorporating demand-side flexibility measures can mitigate cost growth and delineate least-regret portfolios for reliable\, affordable decarbonization. Incentives for demand-side response\, such as load time-shifting and vehicle-to-grid can reduce investment in pumped hydro by 23% and yield more than a threefold cost-benefit ratio. The study highlights enhanced modelling of temporal dynamics within future energy model development and incentive-compatible market mechanism design for dispatchable resource development. \nSpeaker\nProf. Shu ZHANG\nAssistant Professor\,\nInstitute of Energy\, Environment and Economy\,\nTsinghua University \nSpeaker’s Biography\nProf. Shu ZHANG is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Energy\, Environment and Economy\, Tsinghua University. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a PhD in Management from Tsinghua\, and was a visiting scholar at IIASA (2022-2023). He currently leads multiple national and international projects\, including those funded by the NSFC and National Key R&D Programs. His research focuses on cross-sector synergies across energy\, land\, water\, and air quality systems. By establishing and applying a domestically developed energy-environment-economy model\, he explores integrated low-carbon pathways across the energy\, transport\, buildings\, and industry sectors. With publications in Nature Sustainability and Nature Communications\, Prof. Zhang provides evidence-based insights to support strategic policymaking in low-carbon transitions. \nOrganiser\nProf. Yi WANG\nDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering\,\nThe University of Hong Kong\n\nAll are welcome!
URL:https://ece.hku.hk/events/20260401-2/
LOCATION:Room CB-601J\, 6/F\, Chow Yei Ching Building\, The University of Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Highlights,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260401T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T031631
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SUMMARY:Seminar on Can Industrial Overcapacity Enable Seasonal Flexibility in Electricity Use?
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nIn many countries\, declining demand in energy-intensive industries such as cement\, steel\, and aluminum is leading to industrial overcapacity. Although industrial overcapacity is traditionally envisioned as problematic and resource-wasteful\, it could unlock energy-intensive industries’ flexibility in electricity use. Here\, using China’s aluminum smelting industry as a case study\, we evaluate the system-level cost-benefit of retaining energy-intensive industries overcapacity for flexible electricity use in decarbonised energy systems. We find that overcapacity can enable aluminum smelters to adopt a seasonal operation paradigm\, ceasing production during winter load peaks that are exacerbated by heating electrification and renewable seasonality. This seasonal operation paradigm could reduce the investment and operational costs of China’s decarbonised electricity system by 23-32 billion CNY/year (11-15% of the aluminum smelting industry’s product value)\, sufficient to offset the increased smelter maintenance and product storage costs associated with overcapacity. It may also provide an opportunity for seasonally complementary labour deployment across the aluminum smelting and thermal power generation sectors\, offering a potential pathway for mitigating socio-economic disruptions caused by industrial restructuring and energy decarbonization. \nSpeaker\nMr. Ruike LYU\n5th year PhD. Candidate\,\nDepartment of Electrical Engineering\,\nTsinghua University \nSpeaker’s Biography\nMr. Ruike LYU received his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Tsinghua University\, Beijing\, China\, in 2021\, and is currently pursuing a PhD degree there. He was a one-year visiting scholar at Princeton University. His research interests include demand-side flexibility from electric vehicles\, commercial buildings\, and industrial loads. He has been recognised for his work with several awards\, including Best Paper at multiple conferences such as CEEPE 2024\, PESGM 2025\, and EECT 2025. He also received the Best Presentation Award at the IEEE PES PhD. Dissertation Challenge in 2025. \nOrganiser\nProf. Yi WANG\nDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering\,\nThe University of Hong Kong\n\nAll are welcome!
URL:https://ece.hku.hk/events/20260401-1/
LOCATION:Room CB-601J\, 6/F\, Chow Yei Ching Building\, The University of Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Highlights,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260413T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260413T123000
DTSTAMP:20260510T031631
CREATED:20260410T042404Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar on Mechanism Design for the Evolving Landscape of Sustainable Power Systems
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nModern power systems are undergoing rapid transformation driven by the integration of emerging technologies\, diverse participants\, and innovative business models. These changes offer unprecedented opportunities to enhance system reliability within existing infrastructure\, reduce electricity costs\, and accelerate renewable energy adoption. However\, they also introduce complex market interactions that require rigorous analytical frameworks to ensure efficiency\, fairness\, and sustainability. \nIn this talk\, the speaker will discuss our recent research on leveraging game-theoretic modelling to analyse and design mechanisms for these evolving power systems. His studies examine the impacts of coincident peak-shaving programs and energy storage participation in wholesale electricity markets through competitive equilibrium models. He also explores optimal pricing strategies for voluntary renewable energy contracts that promote large-scale renewable deployment. Together\, these results underscore the importance of a principled understanding of emerging market structures and provide guidance for designing future policies that balance economic efficiency\, reliability\, and sustainability in power systems. \nSpeaker\nProf. Bolun XU\nAssistant Professor\,\nColumbia University \nSpeaker’s Biography\nProf. Bolun XU is an Assistant Professor in Earth and Environmental Engineering at Columbia University\, with an affiliated appointment in Electrical Engineering. He received his PhD from the University of Washington and his M.S. from ETH Zurich\, both in Electrical Engineering. He also received dual bachelor degrees from Shanghai Jiaotong University and University of Michigan Ann Arbor in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Before joining Columbia\, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the MIT Energy Initiative. His research focuses on the design and optimisation of sustainable energy and power systems and the integration of emerging technologies. He is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award\, the Outstanding Young Investigator Award from the IISE Energy Systems Division\, and the Early Career Award from the INFORMS Energy\, Natural Resources\, and Environment (ENRE) Section. \nOrganiser\nProf. Yi WANG\nDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering\,\nThe University of Hong Kong\n\nAll are welcome!
URL:https://ece.hku.hk/events/20260413-1/
LOCATION:Room CB-603\, 6/F\, Chow Yei Ching Building\, The University of Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Highlights,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260416T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T031631
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SUMMARY:Seminar on Machine Learning for Integrated Sensing and Communication
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nIntegrated sensing and communication (ISAC) is a key technology for the sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks\, where the same spectral and hardware resources are used for both communication and environmental sensing. Many optimization problems in ISAC require accurate sensing and communication channel models\, which are often difficult to obtain. Machine learning (ML) is a powerful tool for solving ISAC problems by enabling data-driven solutions that can bypass the reliance on explicit models. This talk will explore how ML techniques can improve ISAC performance beyond traditional optimisation approaches. Two case studies will be discussed: sensing-assisted predictive beamforming and cooperative sensing through ML. These examples will demonstrate the potential of ML to enable end-to-end signal processing for ISAC in 6G wireless networks. \nSpeaker\nProf. Vincent WONG\nProfessor\,\nDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering\,\nUniversity of British Columbia\, Vancouver\, Canada \nSpeaker’s Biography\nVincent WONG is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of British Columbia\, Vancouver\, Canada. His research areas include protocol design\, optimisation\, and resource management of communication networks\, with applications to the Internet\, wireless networks\, smart grid\, mobile edge computing\, and Internet of Things. Dr. Wong is the Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications. He is a Fellow of the IEEE\, Canadian Academy of Engineering\, and the Engineering Institute of Canada. \nOrganisers\nProf. Kaibin HUANG & Prof. Xianhao CHEN\nDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering\,\nThe University of Hong Kong\n\nAll are welcome!
URL:https://ece.hku.hk/events/20260416-2/
LOCATION:Room CB-601J\, 6/F\, Chow Yei Ching Building\, The University of Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Highlights,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260425T173000
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SUMMARY:HKUECE: RoboLeague 2026 cum RoboCup Junior China Open (Hong Kong)
DESCRIPTION:*** Application deadline is on April 2\, 2026 (Thursday) at 8:00 pm ***\n\n🚀 Join the Excitement of Robotics!\n🌟 Please stay tuned to event-day announcements for any schedule adjustments or important updates! 🤩 \nCompetition Details\n📅 Date: April 25\, 2026 (Saturday)\n🕒 Time: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm\n📍Venue: The University of Hong Kong \nCompetition Description\nEngage your autonomous robots in thrilling challenges: \n– Soccer League (Open) （足球公開租）\n– Soccer League (Lightweight) （足球輕量組）\n– Soccer League (Standard Platform) （足球標準平台組）\n– Rescue League (Line) （搜救循線組）\n– Rescue League (Maze) （搜救迷宮組）\n– Mini-rescue League （迷你救援組） \nWho Can Join?\nTarget Audience: Secondary School Students Team\nFormation: 2-4 students ( any Forms ) per team from the same school \nKey Dates\n*Briefing Session: \n📅 Date: March 28\, 2026 (Saturday) @1:00 pm\n📍Venue: Online via Zoom \n*Application Deadline: \n📅 Date: April 2\, 2026 (Thursday) @8:00 pm \nRegistration & More Details\nhttps://linktr.ee/hkuecerl \nEnquiries\nPlease contact us via WhatsApp at 5793 9462 or email at hkuecerl@gmail.com\, using the subject line “HKUECERL2026 Enquiry”.
URL:https://ece.hku.hk/events/rl2026/
CATEGORIES:Highlights,Seminar
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