Dr. Shanjun Li

Professor

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Biography

Shanjun Li is the Steven Roberta Denning Global Sustainability Professor and a Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. His research focuses on environmental energy economics, urban transportation economics, empirical industrial organization, and the Chinese economy. In his recent work, he examines the pressing sustainability challenges posed by the rapid rise of clean energy industries in China, exploring the global implications to inform evidence-based policymaking.

Research Interests

Courses

GEP 229 GEP 29 PUBLPOL 29

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.