Environmental Health Data Science

Yuhan Chen

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EDUCATION

Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, USA

Master of Science in Environmental Health and Engineering (STEM) – Data Science track Aug. 2023 – Jan.2025

• Core Curriculums: Energy Policy & Planning Model; Energy Market & Risk Management; Risk and Decision Analysis; Machine Learning; Deep Learning; Data Analytics in Environmental Health Engineering; Econometrics; Operation Research; Environmental Impact of Climate Change; Environmental Health and Engineering Systems Design; Investment Science; Optimization in Finance; Introduction to Data Science; Computing for Applied Mathematics.

• Core Projects: Intermittent Energy in Energy Production and Supply; Impacts of Climate Change on Heat and Air Quality Related Diseases; The Hierarchical Linear Regression Model for Obesity Analysis

• Activities & Societies: Hopkins Student Wind Energy Team; Environmental Health Engineering Student Organization. Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou, China

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science Sep. 2018 – June.2022

• Core Curriculums: Energy Policy; Environmental Economics; Air Pollution Control Engineering; Environmental Law.

• Key Projects: Impact of Environmental Regulation on the Development of Digital Economy.

• Honors: Merit Student of Henan Province (0.5%), Wanhua Scholarship (0.5%), First-class Scholarship (3%); Championship in Climate Solutions Global Innovation Competition; Third Prize in Youth Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Venture Marathon; Third Prize in National Metallurgical Science and Technology Competition

• Activities & Societies: Deputy Director of New Media Operations Department of Student Union from 2018-2021. Cousera/EdX E-Learning

Curriculums: Renewable Energy; Energy Production, Distribution & Safety; Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets; Electric Industry Operations and Markets; Renewable Power and Electricity Systems; Microeconomics; Macroeconomics; Financial Engineering and Risk Management; Financial Market; Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts. PUBLICATION

Wan, H., Wang, F., Chen, Y., Zhao, Z., Zhang, G., Dou, M., & Xue, B. (2021). Enhanced Reactive Red 2 anaerobic degradation through improving electron transfer efficiency by nano-Fe3O4 modified granular activated carbon. Renewable Energy, 179, 696-704.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Hopkins Student Wind Energy Team Baltimore, Maryland, USA Project Development Analyst Aug. 2023 – Dec. 2024

Conducted market and policy analysis of US federal and state (PJM, CAISO, MISO) renewable energy incentives, optimizing PPA/VPPAs, ITC, IRA tax credits, capacity auctions, and interconnection policies for an offshore wind project.

Utilized SQL queries to process and structure large datasets related to renewable incentives (ITC, IRA credits, REC trading), improving analytical efficiency and data validation. Developed financial models using VBA Macros, assessing economic viability, risk exposure, and hedging strategies in power markets under ITC scenario-based stress testing.

Participated in siting strategy analysis leveraging GIS, incorporating geopolitical factors, land-use restrictions, permitting pathways, and interconnection policies to ensure sustainable, just, and equitable wind energy development.

Conducted thorough energy efficiency assessment and technology trends research to develop a feasible plan for energy distribution, storage, end-use, and management. Leveraged Excel to calculate cost structures for infrastructure, permitting, transmission, and O&M, building a comprehensive budget and investment strategy for project execution.

Assessed GHG reduction & sustainability metrics, integrating Scope 2 & 3 calculations into energy procurement analysis.

Refined power procurement strategies, REC trading mechanisms, transmission planning models to optimize project development, engaged with industry mentors to stay updated on ISO/RTO regulations, evolving energy market trends.

Collaborated with multiple sub-teams to integrate findings into a comprehensive 20-year offshore wind farm development plan, advancing the team to the final round (Phase 3) of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Collegiate Wind Competition. World Resources Institute Beijing, China (Hybrid)

Research assistant / Partnership for Research on Shared Mobility at Columbia University Jun. 2024 – Present

Conducted policy research and data collection, cataloging 300+ government incentives, policies, regulations, and legal frameworks related to shared mobility, autonomous driving, and micro freight to analyze market trends and landscapes.

Conducted comprehensive literature review and participated in the development of an evaluation framework for the MaaS

(Mobility as a Service) Impact Assessment, focusing on environmental impact, inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. Co- authored the final reports and documents presented to clients, stakeholders and public.

Participated in developing interactive PowerBI dashboards tracking ESG performance metrics, including GHG emissions and energy transition trends, supporting real-time sustainability impact assessments.

Conducted market research on sustainable transportation developments in North America and Latin America, conducted comprehensive case studies on MaaS adoption in Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, and Brazil, writing summaries and briefs. Climate Change Economics and the Low Carbon Transition, UCL Research Group London, UK Research Assistant, Supervisor: Dr. Zhifu Mi Mar. 2023 – Jun.2023

Optimized and enhanced the IPCC author information database, significantly improving data accuracy, accessibility, and usability to ensure reliable integration into climate research and policy analysis.

Conducted comprehensive validation of previously collected datasets, identifying inconsistencies and refining methodologies to strengthen data integrity, analytical reliability, and climate economic modeling accuracy. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Impact Hub Shanghai, China

Environmental Strategy Intern / Climate Group Feb. 2023 – Apr.2023

Developed and maintained zero-carbon transformation policy database, conducted fact-finding and research on industry and market topics about energy, monitoring corporate sustainability trends, regulatory developments, and technological advancements in renewable energy, decarbonization, and ESG compliance through industry reports and policy updates.

Conducted quantitative analysis of global energy policies, evaluating the impact of carbon pricing mechanisms, emissions trading systems (ETS), and decarbonization strategies on power market price fluctuations and investment risk.

Conducted in-depth analysis of global energy policies, evaluating impacts on Chinese heavy industry corporations, and providing strategic recommendations for regulatory compliance, climate risk management, and carbon market alignment. Authored a policy brief on aligning corporate strategies with the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to enhance market competitiveness and emissions reduction.

Analyzed decarbonization pathways for gas, oil, and coal industries, identifying transition risks, stranded asset challenges, and clean energy investment opportunities to support corporate net-zero roadmaps and capital allocation decisions.

Reviewed and formatted official company documents, ensuring clarity, compliance, and alignment with sustainability objectives and standards, utilizing Microsoft Suite, Canva, Adobe for document optimization and professional reporting. Global Climate Innovation Center (GCIC) New York, United States (Remote) Operation Management & Outreach Coordination Intern Jan. 2023 – March.2023

Tracked and analyzed global energy policy developments, with a focus on ESG frameworks, SDG initiatives, and climate finance regulations, conducted primary data entry and analysis, providing data-driven insights for sustainability strategies.

Developed 15+ digital content pieces on energy market trends, renewable energy policies, and carbon pricing mechanisms, increasing subscriber engagement by 24.3% and expanding audience reach, assisted in website operation and maintenance.

Coordinated logistics and administration for global climate events, including a United Nations press conference, enhancing organizational advocacy efforts on climate policy reform, equity, and sustainable development. Qingyue Open Data Center of Environment (Epmap) Shanghai, China Environmental Management Analyst Intern Oct. 2022 – Dec. 2022

Verified the accuracy of corporate environmental penalty data within the database, identifying discrepancies, reporting inaccuracies, and providing corrective feedback to enhance data reliability and disclosure practices.

Utilized Tableau to perform advanced data analytics and visualization, managing extraction, processing, analysis of over 2,000 government database entries to enhance environmental reporting accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Evaluated corporate sustainability scores and compliance reports, identifying opportunities for improved disclosures under CDP and MSCI frameworks.

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Remote

Environmental Consulting Part-time Assistant Sep. 2022 – Nov. 2022

Conducted a comprehensive analysis of the green credit portfolios of major listed banks and the policies from 2009 to 2022, effectively visualizing the research findings to highlight trends and insights, providing professional analysis report.

Independently researched the impact of climate change on financial markets, focusing on the carbon market, and provided innovative, liquid trading solutions for ESG-related transactions, developing presentations in Microsoft. PROJECT & COMPETITION EXPERIENCE

Stochastic Modeling and Optimization of Intermittent Energy Sources Feb. 2024 – May. 2024

Developed a stochastic model leveraging historical weather data (1980–2024) to predict solar and wind energy output variability, addressing market volatility challenges and grid stability optimization.

Conducted in-depth policy and market analysis across China, US., and the EU, evaluating regulatory frameworks, capacity market mechanisms, and PPA structures to identify risks and challenges in large-scale renewable energy integration.

Optimized stochastic model using Python, Solver and PVlib, identifying strategies to enhance market share for intermittent energy and assessing the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in mitigating volatility and ensuring grid reliability.

Provided policy recommendations that align with market dynamics to support the sustainable transition of power sectors. SKILLS

Languages: English (Professional); Mandarin (Native); Japanese (Intermediate); Korean (Intermediate) Certificate: Google Data Analytics Certificate; CFA Investment Foundations; CFA ESG Certificate; Bloomberg ESG. Technical Skills: Python; Pandas; R; SQL; PVlib; PyTorch; C++; PowerBI; Tableau; MATLAB; AERMOD; QGIS; Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Excel Solver, VBA Macros); CRM tools (Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365)

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