Yixing Xu, Ph.D. Smieee
About Yixing Xu, Ph.D. Smieee
Yixing Xu, Ph.D., SMIEEE, is the Research Director and Chief Scientist at Breakthrough Energy Sciences, with a strong background in power systems, renewable energy integration, and clean energy research.
Current Role at Breakthrough Energy Sciences
Yixing Xu, Ph.D., is currently serving as the Research Director and Chief Scientist at Breakthrough Energy Sciences, based in Seattle, Washington, United States. He has held this position since 2021, playing a key role in overseeing research initiatives and guiding the scientific direction of the organization.
Previous Experience at Gates Ventures
In 2020, Yixing Xu worked at Gates Ventures as a Senior Research Manager for a period of 5 months. During his tenure, he was involved in steering various research projects and contributing to the strategic goals of the company located in Seattle, Washington.
Career at Intellectual Ventures
Yixing Xu has a significant tenure at Intellectual Ventures, holding multiple positions from 2014 to 2020. He served as a Senior Research Manager from 2019 to 2020, Senior Research Scientist from 2018 to 2020, Research Manager from 2018 to 2019, and Research Scientist from 2014 to 2018. His work in Bellevue focused on leading research initiatives and managing projects within the company.
Educational Background
Yixing Xu holds a Post-Doctoral degree in Power System and a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University. Additionally, he has a Certificate in Business from the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Tsinghua University. His diverse educational background also includes expertise in finance, accounting, management, and marketing, along with passing the CFA Level I examination.
Industry Contributions and Recognitions
Yixing Xu has made significant contributions to the field of clean energy. He founded an open-source grid modeling project, which gained attention from Bill Gates in the book 'How to Avoid a Climate Disaster'. In 2019, he received the Impact Award for his leadership and contributions within the clean energy sector. He has published over 10 papers, book chapters, and technical reports, and serves as a technical paper reviewer for prestigious journals such as IEEE Transactions on Power Systems and IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid.