Dr. Yuan Peng

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yuan Peng has a diverse professional background with roles as a policy consultant on climate policies within local governments and industry experience focusing on low-carbon solutions in urban infrastructure. Specializing in urban sustainability, he researches transitions in urban energy and climate governance. His work emphasizes exploring pathways and mechanisms for urban low-carbon transitions while engaging stakeholders effectively. Currently, he leads multiple research projects on decarbonization in the urban energy and transport sectors, including the 'Unraveling Mechanisms Underlying Electric Vehicle Uptake in Shanghai,' which evaluates the factors contributing to Shanghai’s success in early adoption of electric vehicles. Additionally, he is working on an ARC linkage project aimed at accelerating the adoption of zero-emission vehicles in Australian cities, using Canberra as a case study to integrate stakeholder insights into policy-making processes. His research also delves into the synergies and trade-offs of policy objectives across various sectors and time scales.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2023-03-01 — 2026-02-28

Australian National University • Canberra, ACT, Australia

Leading research projects focused on urban sustainability and energy transition.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.