Dr. Li Shen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Li Shen is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University focusing on sustainability assessment and innovative technologies within the context of the Circular Economy and Bio-based Economy. His research explores important pathways for sustainable material production and consumption in the future. Driven by curiosity and a keen interest in the economy-environment interaction, his projects cover a broad range of technology assessments, emphasizing environmental impact assessments through tools such as life cycle assessment. He also investigates system economics involving techno-economic analyses of bio-based chemicals, bio-based plastics, recycling, and waste management systems. As a responsible educator, Li teaches courses including Advanced Energy Analysis in the Master's Programme of Energy Science, as well as Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainable Resources Use in the Bachelor's Programme of Global Sustainability Science. He supervises a number of master's thesis projects and is particularly interested in the material sustainability implications of the future energy transition.

Research Interests

Courses

Advanced Energy Analysis Life Cycle Assessment Sustainable Resources Use

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology