Summary
Shanshan Hsieh is an energy systems specialist and business developer with a decade of experience designing district-scale, decentralized energy networks and sector-coupling solutions. Currently at Sympheny, she blends technical simulation expertise with client-focused product strategy to enable early-stage planning for sustainable buildings and districts. Previously she led development and product ownership of the open-source City Energy Analyst, a tool widely used by planners and students for urban energy analysis. She holds a PhD in Energy System Optimization and an interdisciplinary background in chemical engineering, which she applies to translate complex models into practical, implementable strategies. Colleagues describe her as open, pragmatic, and adept at turning research-grade methods into business value for urban decarbonization projects.
10 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor, Chemical Engineering, Bachelor, Chemical Engineering at National Cheng Kung University
Bachelor, Chemical Engineering, Bachelor, Chemical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University
Master of Science, Energy Science and Technology, Master of Science, Energy Science and Technology at ETH Zurich
Taipei First Girl's High School
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne)
English, Chinese, German