Summary
Haoyang Zhang is an R&D researcher specializing in energy market modelling and electricity market analysis, with nine years of experience spanning academia, industry, and system operator consulting. He completed a PhD at Eindhoven University of Technology focused on market power detection and multi-agent simulation, blending rigorous modelling with practical policy insights. Haoyang has advised one of China’s two TSOs on strategic intelligence and served as a visiting researcher at Empa, giving him hands-on exposure to urban energy systems and applied research translation. Now based in Hasselt, Belgium, he works with VITO and EnergyVille to turn simulation-driven research into tools for market design and decarbonization. Known for bridging quantitative research and real-world policy needs, he combines deep technical expertise in power systems with a knack for making models actionable for stakeholders. An exchange stint at ETH Zurich and cross-cultural experience in China and Europe underpin his collaborative, multidisciplinary approach.
8 years of coding experience
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology
Master's degree, Electric Power Engineering, Master's degree, Electric Power Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering at South China University of Technology