Lecturer in Digital Chemical Engineering at the University of Surrey, UK
Dr. Lei Xing is a Lecturer in Digital Chemical Engineering at the University of Surrey, UK, with a research background in the circular economy of the chemical and energy industry. His research focuses on achieving sustainable growth in the chemical-energy-agri-food nexus through decarbonisation and AI-enabled modelling and optimisation. He has carried out in-depth studies in low carbon processes and systems, including carbon capture reactors, electrolysers, fuel cells and flow batteries etc, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions. His current research focuses on the system integration, optimisation, and multi-criteria assessment of the industrial-agri-food nexus, consisting of various renewable-energy-driven waste recycling and utilisation processes, in which digital twin (DT) and AI-enabled adaptive optimisation, techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) are included. He is a Chartered Member of IChemE, Editorial Board Members of Energy and AI and CCST, and the guest editor for several international journals. His research is supported by EPSRC, EU Horizon, NSFC, Royal Society and international funding bodies. He is the top 2% scientist in the Energy field.