Yee Van Fan

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Dr. Yee Van Fan is a leading researcher at the intersection of energy systems, environmental sustainability, and crisis-driven innovation. Her work primarily focuses on energy transitions, waste-to-energy technologies, and the environmental impacts of disruptive global events. She is best known for her highly cited perspective paper, "COVID-19 pandemic facilitating energy transition opportunities" (2020, 85 citations), which was among the first to identify how the pandemic could accelerate shifts toward cleaner energy, remote work, and digitalization. This work has been instrumental in shaping post-pandemic sustainability strategies. Dr. Fan’s broader contributions include advancing life cycle assessment methodologies and exploring the role of emerging technologies in decarbonization. Her research is widely recognized for its timely, policy-relevant insights, and she continues to influence both academic discourse and practical decision-making in sustainable energy management. Her ability to connect global crises with long-term environmental opportunities marks her as a distinctive voice in sustainability science.