Siyuan Wang
Siyuan Wang
王思远

Schmidt Postdoctoral Associate

Cornell University

Key Words

Distributed energy resources
Data center
Multi-energy system
Virtual power plant
Industrial electrification
Flexibility aggregation
Optimal operation & control
Energy policy analysis

About

I am now a Schmidt Postdoctoral Associate at Cornell University in PEESE Lab, led by Prof. Fengqi You. Previously, I was an Ezra Postdoctoral Associate in Energy Systems at Cornell University. I obtained my Ph.D. from the Department of Electrical Engineering at Tsinghua University, advised by Prof. Wenchuan Wu (IEEE Fellow), in the EMS Lab led by Prof. Hongbin Sun (Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences).

My research focuses on improving and applying intelligent algorithms to enhance the secure and efficient operation of energy systems in the transition to a low-carbon future. My work includes:

  • Apply intelligent algorithms to enhance the security and efficiency of energy systems.
  • Quantify the flexibility of distributed energy resources and integrated energy systems.
  • Model and optimize emerging large electric loads.
  • Provide policy insights to support the low-carbon energy transition.
  • Monitor system operations using multimodal sensing data.

Research Grants and Fellowships

  • Eric and Wendy Schmidt Postdoctoral Fellowship – Cornell University (2025)
    Fellowship recipient supported by Schmidt Sciences, LLC

  • Ezra Scholar in Energy Systems Engineering – Cornell University (2024)
    Fellowship recipient supported by the Systems Engineering Program

  • Tsinghua University Cercis Scholar – Tsinghua University (2024)
    Fellowship recipient

News

2026-01

Our paper entitled Aggregation Reference Model and Quantitative Metric System of Flexible Energy Resources was awarded First Prize in the 2024 Best Paper Awards of Automation of Electric Power Systems. This paper was also certified as a High PCSI Paper, a Highly Cited Paper and a Highly Downloaded Paper by China Scientific Literature Metrology and Evaluation Research Center.

2025-11

Our paper entitled Aggregate Flexibility of Virtual Power Plants with Temporal Coupling Constraints has reached the milestone of 200 citations. The sample code is provided here.

2025-09

I started my Schmidt Postdoctoral Associate position at Cornell University with the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Postdoctoral Fellowship.

2024-09

I started my Ezra Postdoctoral Associate position at Cornell University.

2024-07

Our paper entitled Stochastic Flexibility Evaluation for Virtual Power Plant by Aggregating Distributed Energy Resources was selected as an ESI Top 1% Highly Cited Paper.

2024-06

I graduated from Tsinghua University with the honors Beijing & Tsinghua Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate and Tsinghua Outstanding Ph.D. Dissertation.

2024-05

I have successfully passed my Ph.D. dissertation defense, entitled Flexibility Aggregation and Coordination of Diverse Energy Resources.

2024-05

I was selected as a Tsinghua Cercis Scholar.

2023-12

I received the Tsinghua University Jiang Nanxiang Principal Scholarship.

2023-10

I received the Doctoral National Scholarship awarded by the Ministry of Education of China.

Experiences

Academic Appointments

Schmidt Postdoctoral Associate

Schmidt Postdoctoral Associate

2025/09 - Present

Duffield College of Engineering, Cornell University

Mentor: Prof. Fengqi You in PEESE Lab

Ezra Postdoctoral Associate

Ezra Postdoctoral Associate

2024/09 - 2025/08

Duffield College of Engineering, Cornell University

Mentor: Prof. Fengqi You in PEESE Lab

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

2019/08 - 2024/06

Department of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University

Supervisor: Prof. Wenchuan Wu
Laboratory: EMS Lab led by Prof. Hongbin Sun

B.E. in Electrical Engineering

B.E. in Electrical Engineering

2015/08 - 2019/07

Department of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University

Publications

Preprints

  1. S. Wang, W. Wu*, C. Lin, Q. Wang, S. Xu, and B. Chen,"Physics-Informed Recurrent Network for State-Space Modeling of Gas Pipeline Networks", arXiv preprint, arXiv:2502.07230, 2025.

Journal papers

  1. S. Wang and W. Wu*, "Aggregate Flexibility of Virtual Power Plants with Temporal Coupling Constraints," IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 12, no. 6, pp. 5043-5051, Nov. 2021, doi: 10.1109/TSG.2021.3106646. (Over 200 Citations) [Sample Code]

  2. S. Wang, W. Wu*, Q. Chen, J. Yu, and P. Wang, "Stochastic Flexibility Evaluation for Virtual Power Plant by Aggregating Distributed Energy Resources," CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 988-999, May 2024, doi: 10.17775/CSEEJPES.2021.07410. (ESI Top 1% Highly Cited Paper in July 2024)

  3. S. Wang and W. Wu*, “Aggregation Reference Model and Quantitative Metric System of Flexible Energy Resources,” Automation of Electric Power Systems, vol. 48, no. 03, pp. 1-9, Feb. 2024, doi: 10.7500/AEPS20230728003. (First Price, 2024 Best Paper Award)

  4. S. Wang, C. Feng, and F. You*,"Non-Iterative Coordination of Interconnected Power Grids via Dimension-Decomposition-Based Flexibility Aggregation", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 705-717, Jan. 2026, doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2025.3598762.

  5. S. Wang, X. Wang, and W. Wu*, “Cloud Computing and Local Chip-Based Dynamic Economic Dispatch for Microgrids,” IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 11, no. 5, pp. 3774–3784, Sep. 2020, doi: 10.1109/TSG.2020.2983556.

  6. S. Wang, W. Wu*, C. Lin, and B. Chen, “A Dynamic Equivalent Energy Storage Model of Natural Gas Networks for Joint Optimal Dispatch of Electricity-Gas Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 621-632, Jan. 2024, doi: 10.1109/TSTE.2023.3318349.

  7. S. Wang, M. T. Bergman, C. K. Hall*, F. You*, “De Novo Design Multiple Microplastic-Binding Peptides with a Protein Language Model-Guided Generative Adversarial Network,” Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling, vol. 65, no. 16, pp. 8527-8537, Aug. 2025, doi: 10.1021/acs.jcim.5c01401.

  8. C. Feng, S. Wang, H. O. Gao and F. You*, "Optimal Participation Design of DERs in General Frequency Shaping Services," IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 682-694, Jan. 2026, doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2025.3586137.

  9. L. Weng, S. Wang, W. Zheng*, L. Yang, and J. Zhu, “Flexibility Resource Aggregation Model Based on Improved Boundary Shrinkage Algorithm,” Shandong Electric Power, vol. 52, no. 1, pp. 1-11, Jan. 2025, doi: 10.20097/j.cnki.issn1007-9904.2025.01.001.

  10. W. Wang*, C. Liu, Y. Su, S. Wang, B. Li, Q. Ma and W. Wu “An Equivalent Model-Based Asynchronous Dispatch Method for Clusters of Flexible Distributed Energy Resources,” IET Smart Grid, vol. 6, no. 4, pp. 403–412, Aug. 2023, doi: 10.1049/stg2.12108.

  11. Q. Wang, W. Wu*, C. Lin, S. Xu, S. Wang, and J. Tian, “An Exact Relaxation Method for Complementarity Constraints of Energy Storages in Power Grid Optimization Problems,” Applied Energy, vol. 371, p. 123592, Oct. 2024, doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.123592.

  12. S. Xu, W. Wu*, C. Lin, Q. Wang, and S. Wang, “Efficient Solution of Adjustable Affine Chance-Constrained Real-Time Dispatch,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 40, no. 1, pp. 1192–1195, Jan. 2025, doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2024.3498455.

  13. W. Wu*, B. Zhang, H. Sun, B. Wang, Y. Yang, H. Liu, C. Lin and S. Wang “Energy Management and Distributed Energy Resources Cluster Control for Active Distribution Networks,” Automation of Electric Power Systems, vol. 44, no. 09, pp. 111–118, May 2020, doi: 10.7500/AEPS20191030001.

Conference papers

  1. S. Wang, C. Feng, H. O. Gao and F. You*, "Aggregate the Equivalent Storage Flexibility of District Heat Network for Non-Iterative Integrated Electricity-Heat Scheduling," 2025 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM), Austin, TX, USA, 2025, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/PESGM52009.2025.11225606

  2. G. Sun, S. Wang*, X. Jia, W. Wu, and H. Li, “Evaluating Stochastic Flexibility Model of Vehicle Charge Stations in Distribution Network,” in 2021 IEEE 5th Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration (EI2), Taiyuan, China, 2021, pp. 30-35, doi: 10.1109/EI252483.2021.9712912.

Awards

2026

First Prize, 2024 Best Paper Award, Automation of Electric Power Systems
Editorial Office of Automation of Electric Power Systems

2025

Eric and Wendy Schmidt Postdoctoral Fellowship
Cornell University and Schmidt Sciences, LLC

2025

Finalist of the IEEE Power & Energy Society Ph.D. Dissertation Challenge (Top 20)
IEEE Power & Energy Society at 2025 IEEE PES Grid Edge Technologies Conference

2024

Ezra Systems Scholar
Cornell University Systems Engineering Program

2024

Tsinghua Cercis Scholar (10 recipients university-wide)
Tsinghua University

2024

Tsinghua Outstanding Ph.D. Dissertation Award
Tsinghua University

2024

Beijing Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate Award
Beijing Municipal Education Commission

2024

Tsinghua Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate Award
Tsinghua University

2023

Tsinghua Jiang Nanxiang Principal Scholarship (20 recipients university-wide)
Tsinghua University

2023

Doctoral National Scholarship (Top 1% nation-wide)
Ministry of Education of China

2022

Kirin Cup in Electronic Circuit Design Elite Challenge (National championship team)
China Electronic Engineering Association

2022

Golden Medal in International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
World Intellectual Property Organization

2022

Outstanding Paper Award
China Association for Science and Technology

2021

Frontrunner 5000 Top Articles in Outstanding S&T Journals of China
Institute of Science and Technical Information of China

2021

First Prize, 2020 Best Paper Award, Automation of Electric Power Systems
Editorial Office of Automation of Electric Power Systems

2019

Beijing Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis Award (Sole recipient in the EE department)
Beijing Municipal Education Commission

2019

Beijing Excellent Bachelor Award (Top 2%)
Beijing Municipal Education Commission

2019

Tsinghua Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis Award
Tsinghua University

2019

Tsinghua Outstanding Undergraduate Graduate Award
Tsinghua University

2018

Tsinghua First-Class Undergraduate Comprehensive Excellence Scholarship
Tsinghua University

2017

Tsinghua Academic Excellence Scholarship
Tsinghua University

2016

Ultra High Voltage Power Grid Scholarship (4/134)
State Grid Corporation of China

2016

Tsinghua Academic Excellence Scholarship
Tsinghua University

Services

Academic service

  • Schmidt Postdoctoral Associate, Cornell University, Sep 2025–Present
    Organize the Cornell University AI for Sustainability Distinguished Lecture
    Organize the Cornell University AI for Sustainability Frontier Research Colloquium

  • Chair of IEEE PES Tsinghua Student Branch Chapter, IEEE Power & Energy Society, Jun 2020–Dec 2021
    Organize the Modern Power System Academic Seminar (twice)
    Provide academic supports and services for IEEE Members in this Branch Chapter

  • Academic Assistant, Department of Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Jan 2020–Dec 2021
    Organize the Tsinghua University–IET Electrical Engineering Academic Forum (twice)
    Organize the nation-wide Electrical Engineering Online Academic Workshop (five times)
    Provide academic supports and services for all faculty members and graduate students

Peer reviewer in journals

  • IEEE
    IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
    IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy
    IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
    IEEE Transactions on Energy Markets, Policy, and Regulation
    IEEE Power Engineering Letters
    CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems
    IEEE Systems Journal

  • Elsevier
    Applied Energy
    Energy
    Electric Power Systems Research
    International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems
    Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks
    Global Energy Interconnection
    Energy Strategy Reviews
    Cyber-Physical Energy Systems

  • Others
    Science Advances (AAAS)

Talks

2025-07

Aggregate the Equivalent Storage Flexibility of District Heat Network for Non-Iterative Integrated Electricity-Heat Scheduling, 2025 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM).

2025-01

Flexibility Aggregation and Coordination of Diverse Energy Resources, 2025 IEEE PES Grid Edge Technologies Conference.

2024-05

Reference Aggregation Model and Quantitative Metrics System of Flexible Energy Resources, 2024 Tsinghua University-IET Electrical Engineering Academic Forum.

2024-05

Flexibility Aggregation and Coordination of Diverse Energy Resources, PEESE Group, Cornell University.

2021-10

Evaluating Stochastic Flexibility Model of Vehicle Charge Stations in Distribution Network, 2021 IEEE 5th Conference on Energy Internet and Energy System Integration (EI2).

2021-05

Stochastic Flexibility Evaluation for Virtual Power Plant by Aggregating Distributed Energy Resources, 2021 Tsinghua University-IET Electrical Engineering Academic Forum.

2020-05

Aggregate Flexibility of Virtual Power Plants with Temporal Coupling Constraints, 2020 Tsinghua University-IET Electrical Engineering Academic Forum.

Projects

  • Massive Microplastics Remediation using Novel Microcleaners and Microbiome Processing Accelerated by Artificial IntelligenceNational Science Foundation, EFMA‑2029327 (2024–2025)

    • Designed multiple microplastics‑binding peptide sequences with generative AI
  • Research on Intelligent Cognition and Efficient Dispatch and Control of Generalized LoadsNational Natural Science Foundation of China, U2066601 (2021–2024)

    • Assessed controllability of generalized loads across natural and social systems
    • Built reference aggregation models and quantitative metrics for DERs
    • Developed Data‑Driven Distribution Energy Management System (D3EMS)
  • Key Techniques of Adaptive Grid Integration and Active Synchronization for Extremely High Distributed Photovoltaic Power Penetration GenerationNational Key R&D Program, 2022YFB2402900 (2023–2024)

    • Identified distribution‑network dynamic parameters using data‑driven methods
    • Assessed voltage secure operation domains and cluster support potential
    • Optimized active voltage/frequency control for large‑scale inverter‑based resources
  • Regional High‑Penetration Distributed Power Generation Clusters with Flexible Grid Integration, Group Control, and Group Regulation TechnologyNational Key R&D Program, 2016YFB0900400 (2018–2019)

    • Designed hierarchical EMS for cluster control and TSO–DSO coordination
    • Implemented multi‑timescale dispatch: day‑ahead, intra‑day rolling, real‑time
    • Developed Energy Management and Cluster Control System for Active Distribution Networks
  • Optimal Dispatch and Operation of Virtual Power Plants by Aggregating Distributed Energy ResourcesChina Southern Grid (2018–2021)

    • Aggregated and disaggregated DERs within virtual power plants
    • Simulated bidding, market clearing, and settlement in power markets
    • Developed Intelligent Energy Management and Market Operation System of Virtual Power Plants
  • Optimal Energy Management of Distributed Energy Resources in the Active Distribution NetworkChina State Grid (2021–2023)

    • Optimized voltage control and multi‑timescale active‑power dispatch
    • Implemented multi‑level aggregation model–based AGC
    • Developed Intelligent Energy Management System of Distributed Energy Resources
  • Research on Coordinated Strategy of Multi‑type Controllable Resources Based on Collective Intelligence in an Energy Internet EnvironmentChina State Grid (2021–2023)

    • Evaluated key parameters for controllable resource clusters
    • Coordinated dispatch among multi‑agents with perfect/imperfect information
    • Enabled distributed collaborative dispatch among multi‑agents
  • Risk Dispatch and Distributed Resource Intelligent Control in Digital Active Distribution NetworkChina State Grid (2021–2023)

    • Modeled DERs with temporal coupling and stochastic factors
    • Coordinated transmission–distribution operations under manageable risk
    • Applied RL‑based intelligent control for distributed resources
  • Collaborative Operation Technology of Distributed Source‑Load Interaction in the Transmission‑Distribution‑Microgrid SystemChina State Grid (2021–2024)

    • Aggregated flexible energy resources for hierarchical dispatch
    • Combined model‑ and data‑driven risk dispatch across Transmission‑Distribution‑Microgrid
    • Optimized Volt/VAR control in Transmission‑Distribution‑Microgrid systems