Shiqi(shawn) Ou
About Shiqi(shawn) Ou
Shiqi (Shawn) Ou is an R&D Staff member at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in vehicle market and energy policy analysis. He holds a PhD in Computational Science and has experience in various research and engineering roles, including work at Volvo Group and the University of Tennessee.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Shiqi Ou has been employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory as R&D Staff since 2017. In this role, he focuses on research and development projects related to energy and vehicle technologies. His work contributes to advancements in high-efficiency and intelligent vehicle systems. Prior to his current position, he served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the same institution from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Shiqi Ou earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from Dalian University of Technology between 2006 and 2010. He then pursued a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) at the same university from 2010 to 2012. Following this, he completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville from 2012 to 2015, where he also held a graduate research assistant position. His academic background includes a PhD minor in Computational Science, enhancing his expertise in this field.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Shiqi Ou held several positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as an Engine Emission Engineer (Co-op) at Volvo Group Trucks Technology in 2015 for six months. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Tennessee from 2012 to 2015 and participated in the EcoCAR 3 Project as part of the Mechanical Team from 2014 to 2015. He also gained international experience as a Visiting Scholar at Penn State University in 2013.
Research Interests
Shiqi Ou has a strong interest in the popularization and commercialization of high-efficient, intelligent, and comfortable vehicles. His research applies discrete choice modeling and econometric methods to analyze vehicle markets and energy policies. This focus aligns with his professional roles and academic background, emphasizing the importance of sustainable transportation solutions.