Profile
Biography
Dr. Cheng has over 15 years education and working experiences in the Climate Change related programs in both USA and China. He has worked in research, education, standards and policies suggestion, capacity building on climate change, project development with colleagues and international leading partners on effective solutions on combating Climate Challenges. He has built extensive working relationship with different stakeholders (e.g. governmental agencies, private sectors, foundations, NGOs and research communities) to work together in developing effective low carbon projects, especially in Green Energy and Energy Efficiency areas. Dr. Cheng conducted climate change research in China, the United States, Mexico, and the Arctic Region.
The goal is: Combat Climate Change with Effective Green Projects and Solutions on the Ground! Together, We Can!
Employment
- R20: Regions of Climate ActionChina Country Director | 2011 - current
- Peking UniversityVisiting Professor | 2011 - current
- Innovation Center for Energy and TransportationSenior Vice President | 2006 - 2011
- California State University, Los AngeleseResearch Scientist and Adjunct Professor | 2003 - 2006
Education
- University of California, Davis - Ecology (Climate Change)Ph.D. | 1998 - 2003
- Chinese Academy of Forestry - Ecology (Climate Change)M.S. | 1995 - 1998
- Anhui Normal University - Biological SciencesB.S. | 1991 - 1995
