Hii, this is Mike
I’m a freshman at Cornell University (CALS), currently planning to double major in Information Science and Sustainable Economics.
I’m exploring how data can be applied to solve real-world sustainability challenges—especially in energy systems and green finance.
I’ve worked on field-based sustainability projects, from researching infrastructure systems to building data models that reveal environmental and economic patterns.
Working on something similar? Let’s connect!
Projects and Work
“What I’m building”
From class projects to side experiments, here’s how I’m applying what I learn — sometimes successfully, sometimes with lots of coffee and debugging.
Cross-Disciplinary Rural Sustainability Research
Conducted field-based and economic analysis of 13 years of under-forest economies in rural Beijing, generating evidence-based policy proposals to expand sustainable income models to other villages.
Air Health Index Development
Processed 500+ days of pollutant data (PM2.5, PM10, SO₂, NO₂, O₃) to build a multi-pollutant health index, reducing fluctuation by 70% vs. AQI through statistical modeling.
Data-Driven Pond Rehabilitation Project
Led pond restoration (1,000+ sqm), combining quantitative analysis and multi-strategy interventions to cut nitrates by 84% and phosphorus by 85%, creating a scalable model for water governance.
When ESG Pays Off？
A Data-Driven Study in China’s A-Share Firms
I analyzed over 40,000 firm-year data points from China’s A-share market (2011–2023) to understand how changes in ESG ratings affect companies’ profitability and efficiency. Using Huazheng ESG scores, CSMAR financials, and panel regression models with interaction terms for industry, size, and ownership. The study provides data-driven insights into when ESG investments generate real financial value.
Hobbies
A Slice of My Life
Tennis
tennis helps me stay grounded — patient, focused, and free from the noise.
Photography
Collecting everyday colors
Pickle Ball
Basically tennis — but with less pressure, more chaos, and a lot more laughs.
I’m also a …
Café Collector
I’ve explored 80+ cafés in China, mostly just to stare at strangers and think about nothing.
Stock trader
Generated a 32% CAGR in A-share equity investments, with a peak return of 260% on a single stock.
Debator
After dozens of Public Forum debate wins, I’ve grown addicted to the rush of ideas in collision.
Ready to connect with me?
Always up for thoughtful conversations and meaningful work.
Plan
Here are three areas I’m especially interested in exploring and collaborating on
Energy Economics &
Clean Transition
ESG Performance & Sustainable Finance
Climate Risk & Policy Modeling
Contact Me
Feel free to reach out !