Profile

Current Position

China University of Mining and Technology · Professor (Specially Appointed)
Sep 2025 – Present | China 

• Conduct and supervise life cycle assessment (LCA) studies for building and infrastructure, mining and mineral sectors, with a focus on coal and metallic materials, covering cradle-to-gate and cradle-to-grave system boundaries, inventory modelling, and impact assessment aligned with PAS 2080:2023, ISO 14040/14044 and related product carbon footprint standards.

• Lead applied research and implementation of AI-enabled building energy efficiency projects, including baseline modelling, performance benchmarking, anomaly detection, and energy-saving impact quantification, integrated with MRV frameworks for carbon reduction and compliance purposes.

• Design and implement MRV methodologies for energy conservation and emission reduction projects, supporting verification-ready documentation, data quality management, uncertainty analysis, and alignment with regulatory and voluntary carbon frameworks.

• Draft, interpret, and operationalize sustainability and carbon-related standards, including ESG disclosure frameworks and GHG accounting standards, translating technical requirements into implementable corporate practices and internal management procedures.

• Provide technical guidance to enterprises on ESG and sustainability reporting, including ESG strategy structuring, scope definition, indicator selection, data governance, and assurance readiness for sustainability reports (SR), climate disclosures, and carbon inventories.

• Support practice-oriented research outputs, technical notes, and applied case studies that link academic rigor with industry implementation, contributing to policy-relevant insights and capacity building.

Key Professional Experience

BSI
Head of Sustainability
Nov 2023 – Mar 2026 (2 yrs 5 mos) | ASEAN

• Qualified Lead Verifier and Independent Reviewer for Net Zero Pathway (IWA42/NZP) and Carbon Neutrality (ISO 14068).

• NEA Accredited Lead Verifier, Independent Reviewer, Complex Sector Expert for Sector 3 (Semiconductor) under the Carbon Pricing Act.

• Independent Qualified Endorser (QE) for Resource Efficiency Grant for Emissions (REG(E)) of Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).

• Represent BSI Singapore in achieving ANAB accreditation for ISO 14065 and the Verra voluntary decarbonization scheme, and contribute as Singapore’s representative in conducting Verra verifications.

• Deliver ESG, GHG, SRA, or any related management system assessment as Team Leader or Team Member and prepare assessment reports and deliver findings to clients to ensure client understanding of the assessment decision and clear direction to items of corrective action where appropriate.

• Provide accurate and prompt information to support services, working closely with them to ensure that client records are up to date and complete and that all other internal information requirements are met.

• Provide technical support for sustainability project/product range such as, but not limited to ISO50001, ISO14001, ISO14064, ISO14067, Green House Gas (GHG), Carbon Footprint, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and other relevant Sustainability Report Assurance (SRA) based national and international standards.

• Play a pivotal role in auditing organizations or products to evaluate their performance in relation to their sustainable development goals.

• Embark on any local initiatives by global/region for any new schemes/accreditations.

Singapore Institution of Safety Officers (SISO)
Instructor & Trainer
Jun 2023 – Present (2 yrs 10 mos) | Singapore · Remote

• Curriculum Development: Develop and maintain course materials for digital safety training, ensuring content is up-to-date with the latest digital documentation, safety audits, leadership, and communication strategies.

• Facilitate hands-on learning through interactive sessions, focusing on real-world applications of digital tools in safety management.

• Oversee group projects that allow participants to collaborate on practical assignments, reinforcing their learning through application.

• Provide expert knowledge and insight on the transition to digital safety management, ensuring participants gain practical skills and knowledge.

• Foster a community of practice by enabling participants to connect with fellow WSHOs and industry experts during networking sessions.

• Conduct Q&A sessions to address participants' queries and provide personalized feedback to ensure comprehension and practical skill development.

The University of Auckland
Visiting Professor/Scholar
Jun 2022 – Jun 2024 (2 yrs 1 mo) | Auckland, New Zealand · Hybrid

• Conduct research on waste management, with a focus on the development and preparation of functional nano-antibacterial coating materials.

• Perform characterization work to analyze the properties and effectiveness of the developed materials.

• Explore additional enhancement methods to improve waste management practices and promote sustainability.

• Investigate the application of carbon taxation in the context of sustainable waste management and industrial practices.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to Master's and undergraduate students in their research projects related to waste management and sustainability.

• Collaborate with faculty members and research teams to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of waste management and sustainable practices.

• Stay updated with the latest developments and trends in waste management and carbon taxation, ensuring the research remains relevant and impactful.

• Prepare research reports, scientific papers, and presentations to disseminate research findings to the academic and professional community.

• Participate in conferences and workshops to exchange knowledge, network with peers, and contribute to the broader research community in waste management and sustainability.

China Academy of Art
Visiting Professor (ESG)
Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 (1 yr) | Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China · Hybrid

• Establish and lead the Carbon Neutrality Research Lab, focusing on advancing the understanding and implementation of carbon neutrality in collaboration with vehicle designers.

• Serve as the principal investigator, conducting research and developing innovative strategies to promote carbon neutrality in the automotive industry.

• Mentor and guide students in project-based design and branding, fostering their skills and knowledge in sustainable practices.

• Collaborate with fellow researchers, industry experts, and stakeholders to contribute to the field of carbon neutrality and its applications in the context of vehicle design.

• Stay updated with the latest advancements and trends in carbon neutrality, ensuring the lab's research remains at the forefront of sustainable innovation.

• Publish research findings in reputable journals and present at conferences to share insights and contribute to the academic and professional community.

TÜV SÜD
Instructor
Sep 2023 – Nov 2023 (3 mos) | Singapore · Hybrid

• Delivered corporate training courses on ISO 14064 & ISO 14067 Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Verification & Product Life Cycle Assessment for industry professionals.

• Developed and facilitated training materials covering GHG inventory preparation, emission factor application, and verification practices.

• Supported participant capability building in international GHG management systems, carbon neutrality pathways, and regulatory compliance.

• Applied expertise as an Accredited Lead Verifier to provide practical insights into assurance protocols and audit readiness.

SGS
External Advisor & Technical Expert
Apr 2023 – Oct 2023 (7 mos) | Singapore · Hybrid

• Led Singapore semiconductor projects transitioning from IPCC 2006 to IPCC 2019 Guidelines, building a centralized GHG reporting and management platform.

• Conducted full corporate GHG inventories and carbon footprint studies, enhancing accuracy and compliance with UNFCCC frameworks.

• Achieved 75% emission reduction (100,000 → 25,000 tCO2e) for a leading semiconductor manufacturer, saving SGD 200,000 annually in carbon tax.

• Secured over SGD 2 million in government funding to support decarbonization initiatives.

• Implemented advanced emission abatement systems (MMS, optimized gas supply, central & POU scrubbers) to cut harmful process gases.

Vanguard International Semiconductor Company
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Manager & Safety Professional
Nov 2021 – Apr 2023 (1 yr 6 mos) | Singapore · On-site

• GHG Manager (NEA registered) & maintains international management systems including ISO45001, ISO 14064, ISO14067, Sustainability Report, TCFD, CDP reporting, and ISO 50001.

• Set Carbon Emission Reduction Target for company business over next 20 years for the implementation of the RE100 journey and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

• Registered Workplace Safety Health Officer (WSHO) with Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Singapore.

• Facilitate carbon emission verification for tax audits and executed assurance protocols for green finance.

• Advise on environmental risk management, focusing on transition and physical risk, and conducting climate scenario analysis on semiconductor industry.

• Lead in sustainability reports development (including data collection, stakeholder engagement and NEA Basis of Preparation and Monitoring Plan drafting).

• Maintain records of hazardous industrial waste, air emission permitting, and water pollution discharge, as well as industrial health monitoring and records of employee hazard exposure.

• Maintain international management systems, e.g., SS506/651, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

• Maintain contingency plans, including fire prevention, and procedures for controlling hazardous spills in accordance with government regulation and insurance company requirements.

• Develop, maintain and tracking of Emergency Response Plan and management of CERT.

• Interface and build rapport with relevant industries authorities and government agencies.

ViaX Online Education
Instructor of Engineering
Aug 2018 – Dec 2022 (4 yrs 5 mos) | Beijing City, China

• Teach in the curriculum area as directed by the Head of Curriculum Area.

• Carry out appropriate learner assessments in accordance with course/programme requirements.

• Prepare and assemble suitable teaching materials and learning resources for the delivery of all courses/classes designated.

• Have available and maintain schemes of work for all courses/classes, copies of each to be logged in the course management file.

• Contribute to the organisation and administration of work experience placements as required.

• Carry out regular tutorials with learners and maintain e-individual learning plans.

Nanyang Technological University
Visiting Scholar
May 2021 – May 2022 (1 yr 1 mo) | Singapore

• Research on novel fire-retardant effect of titania-polyurea coating, including preparation of functional nano-materials, characterization work, and additional enhancement methods.

• Make research in the functional polyurea coatings and tutoring Master’s and undergraduate students for their final year project.

• Work as a single united team with Singapore local leading firms and offer high quality consultancy.

AUO
Health Safety Environment Officer (Registered WSHO)
Mar 2017 – Nov 2021 (4 yrs 9 mos) | Tampines, East Region, Singapore

• Registered Workplace Safety Health Officer (WSHO) with Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Singapore.

• Implement and maintain full compliance with all WSH and Company safety health and environment regulations at all times.

• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with all WSH, ISO14001 and ISO45001 regulations.

• Assist Risk Management works in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe activities through interface and teamwork with projects management/supervisory personnel.

• Initiate and participate in all accident/incident investigations to determine root-causes and development of a Corrective/ Preventive Action Plan, including associated reports.

• Maintain WSH Management System for safety-related issues and works with supervision to ensure the application of safety-related discipline.

• Conducts safety training (Fire extinguisher Training, etc.) and orientations for new hire/re-hire orientations, contractor and supervisors.

• CERT (Emergency Response Team) leader.

• Perform additionally safety-related duties (inspection, etc.), as required.

The Research Institute of Modern Learning Science
Research Fellow
Dec 2015 – Aug 2016 (9 mos) | Dalian, Liaoning, China

• Research on Value-Added Evaluation and Learning Diagnosis, child development guidance, international training, and teacher training.

• Make research in the essential knowledge and Skills for children in K-12 Education, computerized adaptive testing to have the assessment of learning progress, value add-on Analysis and data-based comparison of education and its tendency and development.

• Work as a single united team with market-leading firms around the world and give our clients the highest quality advice possible.

Dalian O'dior Science Development Co.,LTD
Senior Engineer
Jun 2012 – Aug 2014 (2 yrs 3 mos) | Dalian, Liaoning, China

• Manufacturing manager, improve raw materials and optimize workflows with the backup of the company in the lab.

• QS control for the photocatalyst product.

• ESH coordinator duties: Site Inspection (High-risk work, daily routine inspection). Internal and external audit, including internal chemical audit, assist insurance company audit, CERT audit, OHSAS18001 and ISO14001 pre-audit and actual audit. Chemical storage management. Emergency response team (ERT) leader. Conduct fire extinguisher yearly internal training.

Educational Experience

• 2017.7 to 2021.2

  Nanyang Technological University | Materials Science and Engineering | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctor of Philosophy

• 2015.12 to 2017.2

  National University of Singapore | Safety Health and Environment Technology | Master's Degree in Engineering | Master's Degree

• 2011.9 to 2015.6

  Sichuan University | Polymer Science and Engineering | Bachelor's Degree in Engineering | Undergraduate (Bachelor’s degree)

• 2008.9 to 2011.6

  Dalian No. 24 High School | Engineering | Diploma | Senior High School

Work Experience

• 2022.11 to 2025.12

  British Standard Institution (BSI) | Sustainability Group | Head of Sustainability | 无 | • Qualified Lead Verifier and Independent Reviewer for Net Zero Pathway (IWA42/NZP) and Carbon Neutrality (ISO 14068).
  • NEA Accredited Lead Verifier, Independent Reviewer, Complex Sector Expert for Sector 3 (Semiconductor) under the Carbon Pricing Act.

• 2023.11 to 2024.11

  Saudi GCC National Laboratory | Certificate Team | Technial Expert & Senior Auditor | 无 | • Collaborate with fellow researchers, industry experts, and stakeholders to contribute to the field of carbon neutrality and its applications in the context of vehicle design.
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements and trends in carbon neutrality.

• 2022.12 to 2022.10

  TUV SUD, SIngapore | Sustainability Team | Technical Expert & Instructor | 无 | • Delivered corporate training courses on ISO 14064 & ISO 14067 Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Verification & Product Life Cycle Assessment for industry professionals.
  • Developed and facilitated training materials covering GHG inventory preparation.

• 2022.12 to 2022.11

  SGS, Singapore | Carbon Management Team | External Advisor & Technical Expert | 无 | • Led Singapore semiconductor projects transitioning from IPCC 2006 to IPCC 2019 Guidelines, building a centralized GHG reporting and management platform.
  • Conducted full corporate GHG inventories and carbon footprint studies and enhancing accuracy.

• 2021.12 to 2022.11

  The University of Auckland | School of Civil and Environment Engineering | Visiting Professor/Scholar | 无 | • Conduct research on waste management, with a focus on the development and preparation of functional nano-antibacterial coating materials.
  • Perform characterization work to analyze the properties and effectiveness of the developed materials.

• 2020.11 to 2022.12

  Vanguard International Semiconductor | RESM | GHG Manager & WSH Officer | 无 | • GHG Manager (NEA registered) & maintains international management systems including ISO 14064, ISO14067, Sustainability Report, TCFD, CDP reporting, and ISO 50001.
  • Set Carbon Emission Reduction Target for company business over next 20 years.

• 2020.12 to 2021.12

  Nanyang Technological University | School of Materials Science and Engineering | Visiting Scholar | 无 | • Research on novel fire-retardant effect of titania-polyurea coating, including preparation of functional nano-materials, characterization work, and additional enhancement method.
  • Make research in the functional polyurea coatings and tutoring student.

• 2016.12 to 2020.11

  AU Optronics | EHS Dept | Senior Engineer & WSH Officer | 无 | • Registered Workplace Safety Health Officer (WSHO) with Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Singapore.
  • Implement and maintain full compliance with all WSH and Company safety health and environment regulations at all times.

Social Affiliations

• 2026.4 to Now

  北京海德国际认证有限公司（Beijing Head International Certification Co., Ltd.，Principal, Sustainability & Carbon Programs

• 2026.4 to Now

  Applus+‌ ASEAN Regional ESG & Carbon Programme Lead

• 2025.1 to Now

  Eco Sustainability｜Technical Expert

• 2024.11 to Now

  ACCA Singapore Mandarin Toastmasters Club｜Keynote Speaker

• 2025.9 to Now

  Journal of Inorganic Nonmetallic Materials｜Associate Editor

• 2021.12 to Now

  Polymers MDPI｜Guest Editor

• 2025.9 to Now

  Surface Review and Letters｜Associate Editor

• 2024.11 to Now

  Discover Applied Sciences｜Associate Editor

• 2021.3 to Now

  NUS Safety Health & Environment Alumni Society

• 2017.9 to Now

   Singapore Bedok Safety Group, Member & Industrial Instructor

• 2023.4 to 2024.4

  Frontiers in Energy Research | Guest Editor

• 2024.1 to 2025.3

  Scientific Reports | Guest Editor

• 2023.3 to 2025.12

  Frontiers in Public Health｜Guest Editor

Research Group

[1] Name of Research Group:Climate Seal

Description of Research Group:

(1) Background and Problem Statement (Why We Did This)
Team is to address the pressing needs of the “dual carbon” strategy, green manufacturing, and the rapid development of international green trade. It tackles the key pain points faced by enterprises in carbon footprint accounting, evidence collection, compliance verification, and the recognition of green outcomes—specifically, “slow calculations, scattered evidence, difficult verification, limited reusability, and high costs.” We have developed an AI-powered self-auditing carbon accounting platform. Traditional methods rely heavily on experts manually organizing activity data, matching emission factors, interpreting standards, and repeatedly supplementing evidence. A single product carbon footprint or life cycle assessment project often takes weeks to months, incurring high costs, low efficiency, inconsistent standards, and producing results that are difficult to reuse directly by customers, financial institutions, or for regulatory purposes. This has become a significant bottleneck in the green transition for industries such as resource and energy, mining equipment, materials processing, and export-oriented manufacturing.

(2) Scientific Questions and Objectives (What We Aim to Do)
The core question this team as well as project addresses is: How can we calculate carbon emissions not only at a low cost and with high efficiency, but also ensure the results are verifiable and reusable across different scenarios? To achieve this, the project aims to solve the common problems in traditional green compliance processes: “too few qualified professionals, high verification costs, and difficulty in sharing results.” We aim to build a new technological system that can both perform carbon accounting and simultaneously generate a verifiable chain of evidence and audit records. The project has developed a technical pathway combining “AI methodological guidance + automated data processing + risk pre-verification + auditable trail logging.” On one hand, the system guides users through defining accounting boundaries, converting units, identifying data gaps, matching factors, and generating reports. On the other hand, throughout the data processing, it simultaneously conducts risk checks, links evidence, and creates traceable records, resulting in verifiable results and evidence packages. This breakthrough moves beyond the traditional sequential model of “data first, verification second,” automating and integrating carbon accounting, evidence organization, and pre-verification, enhancing the capability from single calculations to multi-scenario reuse.

(3) Research Content (How We Did It)
The research follows the overarching approach of “structured methodologies, standardized data, automated accounting, pre-emptive risk management, and process traceability.” First, we deconstructed key steps in methodologies like Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)—such as boundary definition, functional unit setting, inventory collection, factor matching, and result interpretation—into standardized rules that can be executed automatically and supported by the system. Second, to address the challenges of complex data sources, inconsistent formats, unit confusion, and frequent data gaps, we established mechanisms for data cleaning, unit conversion, field mapping, anomaly detection, and gap identification. Furthermore, we integrated a risk pre-verification module within the accounting process to perform consistency checks on key data, evidence materials, factor sources, and calculation logic. An audit trail mechanism retains a complete record of the entire process, ultimately generating green outcomes and supporting evidence that are traceable, verifiable, and reusable. The project is progressing along a path of “prototype development → pilot scenario testing → third-party validation → industry promotion,” gradually enhancing the maturity and applicability of the results.

(4) Key Achievements (What We Have Accomplished)
To date, the project has produced a prototype of the self-auditing carbon accounting and green recognition intelligence platform, successfully validated across typical scenarios including corporate carbon inventories, product carbon footprints, life cycle assessment, export compliance, and green supply chains. The platform integrates capabilities such as methodological guidance, data processing, factor matching, evidence collection, risk pre-verification, audit logging, and report generation, establishing a complete chain from raw business data to accounting results and supporting evidence. In existing pilots, tasks that previously relied heavily on manual effort—such as data compilation, modeling, evidence collection, and report generation—have seen significant workload reductions, with delivery timelines compressed from weeks or months to hours. The team has achieved LCA/PCF report generation within 2 hours, obtaining third-party verification (from BV) at a 5% materiality level. This demonstrates the practical foundation for extending this technical approach to verification-level applications. The project has also developed structured methodologies, rules, and scenario-specific delivery solutions, laying the groundwork for future technology transfer and industry replication.

(5) Application and Commercialization Value (Why It Matters)
The greatest strength of this achievement lies not just in “faster carbon calculations,” but in “making green outcomes more credible, more demonstrable, and more convertible.” Strategically, this achievement helps enhance the credibility of foundational data for China in areas like green trade, low-carbon manufacturing, green supply chains, and green finance, strengthening the capacity for autonomous responses to international regulations and customer audit requirements. At the industry level, it serves sectors such as resource and energy, mining equipment, materials processing, and export-oriented manufacturing, helping companies reduce compliance and verification costs, shorten delivery cycles, and improve efficiency in product exports and supply chain coordination. At the academic level, this achievement integrates environmental science, data science, artificial intelligence, and industrial applications. With its distinct interdisciplinary characteristics and educational value, it is well-suited for showcasing as a model outcome in the field of “AI + Green & Low-Carbon.” In the future, the platform can be further extended to serve as a green data infrastructure for mining, manufacturing, and energy-intensive industries, demonstrating significant demonstrative value and potential for widespread adoption.