Dr. Shangwei Liu will join the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore as a tenure-track Presidential Fellow in March 2026. He is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, affiliated with the Environment and Natural Resources Program and the Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program at the Harvard Kennedy School.

Dr. Liu’s research focuses on energy and climate policy, with an emphasis on bridging engineering-based modeling with policy and economic analysis. His work examines energy system decarbonization strategies, technology innovation, and the economic and welfare impacts of climate change. His research has been published in leading journals including Nature, Nature Energy, and Environmental Science & Technology, and has been covered by The New York Times, The Economist, and other international media outlets.

Dr. Liu received his Ph.D. in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy from Princeton University, where he was advised by Denise Mauzerall. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Beijing Normal University.

Dr. Liu is recruiting Ph.D. students, visiting students, and postdoctoral researchers for positions starting in Spring or Fall 2026. Please see the “Opportunities” page for details.