Meet the researchers: The Unite!Energy Doctoral Candidates
Sibei Ji
DC9 – Green H2-electrolyser based industrial systems for supporting future power systems
Host institution 1
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Supervisor: Professor Oriol Gomis-Bellmunt
Host institution 2
KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
Supervisor: Professor Lina Bertling
My project
​Modelling, steady-state and dynamic representation of the H2-electrolyser-based production system, to study the flexibility and potential capacity of distributed H2-electrolyser-based plants across the power system.
About me
I enrolled in the bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering at Qingdao University of Science & Technology in China in 2017, where I developed a strong foundation in chemical processes and engineering principles. My undergraduate thesis focused on the preparation and characterization of polydimethylsiloxane composite polyacrylic acid hydrogels, which deepened my interest in chemical process optimization.
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​In 2021, I pursued a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology at Sichuan University, specializing in Process Systems Engineering. During my master’s, I conducted research on a flexible heat exchanger network (HEN) synthesis method adapted to multi-operation conditions with phase change. This work involved constructing models to optimize heat exchanger structures and was later published. My thesis focused on the same topic further advancing my expertise in process optimization.
Credit: Katrin Binner/TU Darmstadt
Beyond academics, I’m actively engaged in various activities, including attending the Chinese Congress of Systems Science and Systems Engineering, where I presented a report, and participating in a chemical plant internship.
With a strong background in process engineering, system optimization, and research, I am eager to contribute to innovative solutions in sustainable and efficient processes.