Professor Yi-Ming Wei, Ph.D.
Dr. Yi-Ming Wei is a University Xu Teli Distinguished Professor and Vice President of Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT). He is the Director of Beijing Laboratory for System Engineering of Carbon Neutrality at BIT and the Founding Director of the Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research at BIT. Prof. Wei is a Member of Acatech-German National Academy of Science and Engineering (2023).
Prior to working at the BIT, Dr. Wei was a Professor and the Deputy Director-General of the CAS Institute of Policy and Management from October 2000 to December 2008. He was the founding director of IPM-CAS and RIET-CNPC Joint Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research.
Prof. Yi-Ming Wei has more than 30 years of experience in Climate Change Economics and Policy, including academia, research, and consulting. He has made remarkable achievements in integrating climate economic theory and policy practice by improving the integrated assessment methods, building the China’s Climate Change Integrated Assessment Model (C3IAM), developing new emission accounting methods, establishing a low-carbon development assessment system, researching systematically on the global climate change policy, and promoting climate change economics development in China. He has performed over 50 research projects for various China governmental agencies including NDRC, MOST, NEA, NSFC, CNPC, SGCC and CAS, and such international organizations as the World Bank, EU-FP7. He has published 20 books and over 300 papers in peer reviewed Journals including Nature-Climate Change, Nature-Energy, Nature Food, Climatic Change, Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, Global Environmental Change, etc., with more than 50,000 citations and a H-index of 111 (Google Scholar). In his publications, more than 30 papers are listed in the ESI highly cited papers. Since 2018, He has been awarded as ‘Global Highly Cited Scientist’ by Clarivate Analytics. In 2019, he was invited as a ‘Coordinating Lead Author’ in IPCC Sixth Annual Report Workgroup III Chapter 6. Prof. Wei has been awarded by China Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Award(2024),the National Innovation Pioneering Award (2020), National High Level Talents Special Support Plan(2017), Honor of Excellent Teacher of Beijing Municipality(2013), Honor of Excellent S&T Researcher of China Awarded by China Association for Science and Technology(2012), Chair Professor of Changjiang Scholar program of the Ministry of Education of China(2008), Hundred Talents Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2005),China National Natural Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars (2004), and honor of National Excellent Postdoctoral (2005), the Prize of Science and Technology for Young Scholars of China(2001). He also served as co-editor-in-chief/ associate editor/ the editorial member of several journals.
Research-related Prizes and Honors
2024 China Guanghua Engineering Science and Technology Award
2023 Member of Acatech- German National Academy of Science and Engineering
2023 National Education and Teaching Achievement Award
2021 National Textbook Award
2020 National Innovation Pioneering Award
2017 National High Level Leading Talents Special Support Plan
2013 Honor of Excellent Teacher of Beijing Municipality.
2012 Honor of Excellent Researcher of China Awarded by CAS
2008 Chair Professor of Changjiang Scholar
2005 Hundred Talents Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
2004 National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars
Representative Publications
Books
[1] Y.-M. Wei, Carbon Mitigation System Engineering (Principles, Methods and Practices), Springer, 546 pages (2025) [ISBN 978-981-95-0370-4].
[2] Y.-M. Wei, H. Liao, Energy Economics: Understanding and Interpreting Energy Poverty in China, Emerald Publishing, 310 pages (2019) [ISBN 978-1-78756-780-1] .
[3] Y.-M. Wei, H. Liao, B.-Y Yu, B.-J. Tang, Green transition in Energy Intensive Sectors, Science Press, 400 pages (2018) [ISBN 978-7-03-059256-9] (in Chinese).
[4] Y.-M. Wei, L.-C. Liu, H. Liao, CO2 Emissions and Low Carbon Development in China, Science Press, Beijing, 266 pages (2017) [ISBN 978-7-03-051428-8] (in Chinese).
[5] Y.-M. Wei, H. Liao, Energy Economics: Energy Efficiency in China, Springer, 339 pages (2016) [ISBN 978-7-319-44631-8]
[6] Y.-M. Wei, H. Liao, B.-J. Tang, Y. Hao, Energy Market Research, Science Press, Beijing, 284 pages (2016) [ISBN 978-7-03-050463-0] (in Chinese).
[7] Y.-M. Wei, H. Liao, K. Wang, Y. Hao, Energy Poverty Research, Science Press, Beijing, 234 pages (2014) [ISBN 978-7-03-040714-6] (in Chinese).
[8] Y.-M. Wei, Y.-J. Zhang, China’s Energy Economy: An Illustrated Guide, Science Press, Beijing, 112 pages (2013) [ISBN 978-7-03-038278-8] (in Chinese).
Text Books
[1] Yi-Ming Wei, Hua Liao, Energy Economics, Renming University Press, Beijing,320 pages (2019) [ISBN 9787300278148] (in Chinese).
[2] Yi-Ming Wei, Jian-Ling Jiao, Advanced Energy Economics, Tsinghua University Press, Beijing,251 pages (2013) [ISBN 978-7-302-32983-1] (in Chinese).
[3] Yi-Ming Wei, Jian-Ling Jiao, Hua Liao, Energy Economics, Tsinghua University Press,Beijing,197 pages (2013) [ISBN 978-7-302-33555-1] (in Chinese).
Selected Publications in Refereed International Journals
More than 300 peer-reviewed articles have been published in international journals. Followings are selected articles ( * corresponding author)
[1] Y.-M. Wei*, S.-Y. Wei, B.-Y. Yu*, L.-J. Liu*, Q.-M. Liang, X.-C. Yuan*, J. Sampedro, X.-Y. Jiang, C.-J. Ji, C. Yi, S.-Y. Liu, B. Yang, Y.-F. Yao, D. Shindell*, 2026. Including ozone increases estimated global crop and economic benefits of carbon neutrality policies. Nature Food,7, pp 441–451.
[2] Y.-M. Wei* & L.-C. Liu & J.-N. Kang & Y Zhang & S Peng & H Liao & S Xu & L Zhao & H Yan & X Qian & Qi-M Liang & Y Ji & X Tian & W Chen & J Li, 2025. Navigating energy transition solutions for climate targets with minerals constrain, Nature Climate Change, 15(8), pp 833-841.
[3] K You & Y Li & W Cai & L Zhang & Z Liu & W Feng &.Y.-M. Wei*, 2025. Mitigating emissions and costs through demand-side solutions in Chinese residential buildings, Nature Communications, 16(1), pp 1-11.
[4] L-J Liu & H-D Jiang & Q-M Liang & F Creutzig & H Liao & Y-F Yao & X-Y Qian & Z-Y Ren & J Qing & Q-R Cai & O Edenhofer & Y.-M. We*, 2023. Carbon emissions and economic impacts of an EU embargo on Russian fossil fuels, Nature Climate Change, 13(3), pp 290-296.
[5] Y.-M. Wei*,J .-N.Kang, L.-C Liu, Q. Li, P.-T Wang, J.-J Hou, Q.-M. Liang, H.Liao, S.-F Huang, B.-Y Yu, 2021. A proposed global layout of carbon capture and storage in line with a 2 °C climate target, Nature Climate Change, 11(2),pp112-118.
[6] Y.-M. We*, R. Han, C. Wang, B.-Y. Yu, Q.-M. Liang, X.-C. Yuan, J.-J Chang, Q. Zhao, H Liao, B. Tang, J. Yan, L. Cheng, Z. Yang, 2020. Self-preservation strategy for approaching global warming targets in the post-Paris Agreement era, Nature Communications,11(1624), pp1-13.
[7] Z. Mi , J. Zheng, J. Meng, J. Ou, K. Hubacek, Z. Liu, D. Coffman, N. Stern, S. Liang , Y.-M. Wei*, 2020. Economic development and converging household carbon footprints in China, Nature Sustainability, 3(7), pp 529-537.
[8] B.-Y. Yu, Y.-M. Wei*, G. - Kei, Y. Matsuoka, 2018. Future scenarios for energy consumption and carbon emissions due to demographic transitions in Chinese households. Nature Energy, 3(2), pp 109-118.
[9] Z.-F Mi, J. Meng, D.-B. Guan, Y. Shan, M. Song, Y.-M. Wei, Z. Liu, K. Hubacek, 2017,Chinese CO2 emission flows have reversed since the global financial crisis, Nature Communications, 8(1), pp 1-10.
[10] Y.-M. Wei*, R. Han, Q.-M. Liang, B-Y. Yu, Y.-F. Yao, M.-M. Xue, K. Zhang,L.-J. Liu, J. Peng, P. Yang, Z-F. Mi, Y.-F. Du, C. Wang, J.-J. Chang, Q.-R. Yang, Z. Yang, 2018. An integrated assessment of INDCs under Shared Socioeconomic Pathways: an implementation of C3IAM. Natural Hazards, 92(2), pp 585-618.
[11] X.-C Yuan, X. Sun, U. Lall, Z.-F. Mi, J. He, Y.-M. Wei*, 2016. China’s socioeconomic risk from extreme events in a changing climate: a hierarchical Bayesian model, Climatic Change,139, pp169-181.
[12] Y.-M. Wei*, G.. Wu, Y. Fan, L.C. Liu, 2008. Empirical analysis of optimal strategic petroleum reserve in China, Energy Economics, 30(2), pp 290-302.
[13] Y.-M. Wei*, H. Liao, Y. Fan, 2007, An empirical analysis of energy efficiency in China's iron and steel sector. Energy, 32(12), pp 2262-2270.
[14] Q. -M. Liang, Y. Fan and Y. -M. Wei*, 2007. Carbon taxation policy in China: How to protect energy- and trade-intensive sectors?, Journal of Policy Modeling, 29(2), pp 311–333.
[15] Y.-M. Wei*, L. C. Liu, Y. Fan and G. Wu, 2007. The impact of lifestyle on energy use and CO2 emission: An empirical analysis of China's residents, Energy Policy, 35(1), pp 247-257.
[16] H. Liao, Y.Fan, Y.-M Wei*, 2007. What induced China's energy intensity to fluctuate: 1997-2006? Energy Policy,35(9),pp 4640-4649.
[17] Y.-M. Wei*, Q.M Liang, Y. Fan, N. Okada and H.T. Tsai, 2006. A scenario analysis of energy requirements and energy intensity for China's rapidly developing society in the year 2020, Technological Forecasting and Social Change,73(4),pp 405-421.
[18] Y.-M.Wei, H. T. Tsai, Y. Fan, R. Zeng, 2004. Beijing’s Coordinated development of population, resources, environment and economy, Int. J. of Sustain. Dev. World Ecol, 11(9), pp 235-246.
[19] Y.-M.Wei*, Q.-H.Hu, Y.Fan, 2004. Mathematical model for the optimization of the allocation of nonferrous raw materials in China, Computers and Industrial Engineering, 46(2/4),pp 283-303.
[20] Y.-M.Wei*, Q.-H Hu, 1999. Calculations penalties in algorithm of mixed integer programming solving with revised dual simplex method for bounded variables, Journal of Computational Mathematics, 17(5), pp 545-552.
Selected Research Grants
Project Name |
Fund/Funding Organization |
Period |
Amount |
Position |
Energy Transition and Climate Change |
Basic Science Center Research Program supported by NSFC |
2025- 2029 |
RMB$ 50 M |
Chief Scientist |
Integrated Assessment of Economic Impacts of Climate Change and Its Applications |
Major Program supported by NSFC |
2022- 2027 |
RMB$ 11.5 M |
Chief Scientist |
Key Technologies for Carbon Neutrality in Beijing Winter Olympics |
National Key R&D Program |
2020- 2022 |
RMB$ 7.9M |
Chief Scientist |
Energy Strategy and Climate Policy |
Think-Tank Research Program supported by NSFC |
2017- 2018 |
RMB$ 1.9M |
Chief Scientist |
Integrated Assessment of Economic Impacts of Climate Change |
National Key R&D Program
|
2016 -2021 |
RMB$ 24M |
Chief Scientist |
Energy Economics and Climate Policy |
National Innovation Research Team Program supported by NSFC |
2015- 2020 |
RMB$ 9M |
Chief Scientist/ Team Leader |
Policies Research on Carbon Budget |
The CAS Strategic Priority Research Program Initiated by the Chinese Academy of Sciences |
2012- 2016 |
RMB$ 15M |
Chief Scientist |
Low Carbon Development Strategy in YuChun of Helong Jiang Province |
Low Carbon Development Strategy Program Initiated by National Development and Reform Commission |
2013- 2014 |
RMB$ 1.0M |
Chief Scientist |
Analysis and modelling Methods for Impacts of Climate Change on Vulnerability of Social Economic System and their Application |
Key International Collaboration Program Initiated by National Nature Science Foundation of China |
2011- 2013 |
RMB$ 1.66M |
Chief Scientist |
Risk Evaluation and Decision Support System for Oversea Mineral Resources Exploitation |
National Key S&T Program Initiated by State Ministry of Science and Technology of China |
2007- 2009 |
RMB$ 5.9M |
Chief Scientist |
Memberships
■ President, China Association of Social-Economic System Analysis(CASEA),2026-
■ Vice President, Operations Research Society of China (ORSC),2024-
■ Vice-Chairman, National Committee for Postgraduate Education in Engineering Management,2020-.
■ Vice-Chairman, Steering Committee for Management Science and Engineering Education, Ministry of Education of China,2026-.
■ President, Chinese Society of Energy Economics and Management of OOPEM,2010-2025
■ Vice President, Chinese Society of Optimization, Overall Planning and Economic Mathematics (OOPEM), 2010-2019.
■ Secretary General, Chinese Society of Optimization, Overall Planning and Economic Mathematics (OOPEM), 2000-2010.
■ Chairman, Complexity Research Council of Chinese Society for OOPEM 2006-2025.
■ Vice Chairman, Chinese Society of Computer simulation of OOPEM, 1999-2010.
■ Vice Chairman, Energy System Engineering Council of China Energy Research Society, 2007-2019.
Editorial Positions
■ Founding Co-editor-in-chief of Energy and Climate Change, 2019-.
■ Associate Editor of Applied Energy, 2010-2023.
■ Associate Editor of Energy Strategy Reviews, 2012-.
■ Member of Editorial board of Natural Hazards (NHAZ),2011-
■ Area Editor of Journal of Modelling in Management 2015-
■ Regional Editor of International Journal of Global Energy Issues,2003-.
■ Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Beijing Institute of Technology (Social Sciences Edition),2012-.
■ Member of Editorial board of Journal of System Engineering,2012-.
■ Member of Editorial board of Chung Yuan Management Review(Taiwan),2012-.
■ Member of Editorial board of Petroleum Science,2007-.
■ Member of Editorial board of Energy of China, 2004-.
■ Member of Editorial board of Chinese Journal of Management Science, 2000-.
■ Member of Editorial board of Management Review in China, 2004-.
■ Member of Editorial board of Journal Management in China, 2004-.
■ Member of Editorial board of Sun Yat-sun Management Review(Taiwan),2005-.
