Zirui Liao
About Zirui Liao
Zirui Liao is an Analyst at ICIS in Shanghai, China, where he has worked since 2017. He specializes in natural gas market analysis and has developed forecasting models while collaborating with various teams to enhance reporting methodologies.
Work at ICIS
Zirui Liao has been employed as an Analyst at ICIS since 2017, contributing to the organization for seven years in Shanghai City, China. In this role, Liao collaborates with product and sales teams to refine report frameworks and methodologies, focusing on internationalization strategies. Liao regularly provides real-time news updates and market commentary on the ICIS platform, adhering to frequent intraday deadlines. Additionally, Liao has developed a domestic LNG supply forecast model to predict production and utilization rates for annual reports.
Education and Expertise
Zirui Liao holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Sichuan International Studies University, where Liao studied from 2007 to 2011. Liao furthered education by obtaining a Master of Science in International Affairs from New York University, completing the program from 2014 to 2016. Liao also attended Harvard University for a summer school program in Economics in 2014. This educational background supports Liao's analytical expertise in the natural gas market.
Background
Before joining ICIS, Zirui Liao worked as a Research Intern at The Millennium Project from 2016 to 2017 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. This experience provided Liao with foundational skills in research and analysis, contributing to Liao's current role at ICIS. Liao has maintained close relationships with over 60 key industry players to gather high-quality trade data and insights, enhancing the quality of analysis provided.
Achievements
Zirui Liao has co-authored over 40 industry reports that focus on natural gas spot market analysis. These reports cover various topics, including supply and demand dynamics, benchmark pricing, and policy impacts. Liao has also maintained and enhanced a comprehensive database to track daily trading activities, project gas sources, and investment details, which has improved research efficiency.