Dr. Yinyan Liu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yinyan Liu is a Lecturer in the Integrated Sustainability Analysis Group at the University of Sydney's School of Physics. He teaches postgraduate courses in the Master of Sustainability Program. Liu has an interdisciplinary background in Engineering, Computer Science, and Renewable Energy Systems. His research focuses on data-driven methods to enhance the efficiency and resilience of renewable energy systems, contributing to the development of a sustainable society. His specific research interests include modeling and optimizing integrated energy systems, advancing distributed renewable energy systems for decarbonization and decentralization, and improving the operation and maintenance of photovoltaic systems. Additionally, Liu leads collaborations with Tsinghua University on projects, such as the 'Virtual Power Plant Electric Vehicles Decarbonisation: Understanding Design Operation Mechanisms Australia China.' His teaching emphasizes data-driven technologies and techniques for sustainability.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Teaches postgraduate courses in the Master of Sustainability Program.

Research Associate

— Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Worked on Collaborative Energy Environmental Markets.

Courses

PHYS5032 - Techniques Sustainability Analysis PHYS4801 - Industrial Ecology ENVI3114 - Energy Environment ENVI5707 - Energy - Sources, Uses Alternatives

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.