Nan Zhou

Nan Zhou is a Scientist and the deputy group leader in the China Energy Group of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and the deputy director of the U.S.-China Clean Energy Center-Building Energy Efficiency. Dr. Zhou has an architecture degree from Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, a Masters in Architecture from Kyushu University in Japan, and a PhD in Engineering from Kyushu Sangyo University, Japan. Prior to LBNL, She was an assistant professor in the Department of Architecture, Kyushu Sangyo University, and Department of Environment Engineering, University of Kitakyushu, Japan.

Dr. Zhou’ work has focused on modeling and evaluating China’s low-carbon development strategies. Additional work includes evaluation, and development of China's appliance standards and labeling program; energy efficiency in industry and buildings; and assessments of energy efficiency policies.

Dr. Zhou's recent work involves developing a guidebook and tools for local governments in China to create low carbon development plans, as well as providing trainings to policy makers, mayors and practitioners in China on energy efficiency and low carbon; assessing the current energy situation in China with consideration of end use, intensity, and efficiency etc, and forecast the low carbon future outlook for the critical period extending to 2050; providing technical assistance in development, enforcement, and evaluation of the Appliance Standard and Labeling program in China.