Jianbo Zhao

Profile

I am currently working toward a Ph.D. degree at the School of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Leeds, specializing in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Net Zero Transport. My research focuses on evaluating the environemtnal impact, total cost of ownership and energy consumption of fuel cell and battery electric heavy-duty trucks throughout their entire life cycle.

My academic background includes a Master’s degree in Automotive Engineering from the University of Leeds, where I developed expertise in vehicle dynamics. During my PhD, I have worked extensively on assessing the life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of fuel cell and battery electric vehicles, particularly in the heavy-duty sector. As part of my research, I integrate LCA methodologies with vehicle simiulation tools to analyze emissions from cradle-to-grave pahse. My work aims to support the the transition towards sustainable mobility solutions by providing data-driven insights for policymakers and industry stakeholder.

Research interests

My research primarily focuses on LCA, particularly the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles using both battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies. I am interested in:

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of alternative powertrains
• Vehicle powertrain modeling and GHG emissions analysis
• End-of life strategies for electric vehicle components, including battery reuse and recycling
• Date-driven methods for sustainable transport analysis

Qualifications

• BEng, MSc