Han Li

Han Li is a Senior Scientific Engineering Associate at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) in Berkeley, California. He has been in this role since February 2021, having previously served as a Scientific Engineering Associate from January 2018 to February 2021. His work primarily involves building energy modeling, performance evaluations, and the application of machine learning for building dynamics modeling and controls, with funding from the Department of Energy (DOE) .12

Education and Background

Han Li is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Building Performance and Diagnostics at Carnegie Mellon University, where he also earned his Master's degree. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tongji University in China .12

Achievements

Li has received several accolades, including the R&D 100 Award for his contributions to the development of tools aimed at improving building energy efficiency and sustainability. Notable projects include the City Buildings, Energy, and Sustainability (CityBES) web tool and the Building Efficiency Targeting Tool for Energy Retrofits (BETTER), both designed to assist in decarbonizing buildings and enhancing their resilience to climate change .2

Skills and Languages

He is proficient in English and Chinese, with full professional proficiency in English and native proficiency in Chinese. Additionally, he holds a LEED AP BD+C certification, indicating his expertise in green building practices .12