Research Title: Turning Sustainable Fuel into Reality for New Zealand’s Net Zero Targets: A Policy Modelling Approach
Main Supervisors: Dr. Jannik Haas and Dr. Rebecca Peer
Research Overview
- Meihui’s doctoral research investigates how sustainable fuels particularly green hydrogen and other Power-to-X options can be integrated into New Zealand’s energy transition toward net-zero emissions by 2050. Her work applies a policy modelling approach that combines MCDM, scenario analysis, and policy feasibility evaluation to identify practical pathways for accelerating low-carbon fuel deployment. Drawing on her extensive experience in offshore wind policy, localization, and sustainability strategy, Meihui aims to provide evidence-based recommendations that strengthen the policy and investment framework for emerging renewable fuels in New Zealand.
Research Interests:
- Energy and climate policy
- Sustainable and alternative fuels
- Offshore wind development
- Energy transition and system modeling
- Sustainability and ESG strategy
Academic Background
- PhD in Civil and Natural Resources Engineering (in progress) — University of Canterbury, New Zealand (2025–2028)
- Research focus: Sustainable fuel policy modeling
- Master of Marine and Environmental Affairs — University of Washington, USA (2012–2014)
- Thesis: Stakeholder Engagement in Policy Planning for Marine Affairs
- Taiwan Ministry of Education Overseas Scholarship Recipient
- B.A. in Geography — National Kaohsiung Normal University, Taiwan (2007–2012)
- Graduate Certificate in Law — National Taipei University, Taiwan (2018–2019)
Industry Experience
- Before joining the University of Canterbury, Meihui accumulated nearly a decade of professional experience in renewable energy and sustainability. She served as Procurement and Localization Senior Manager at Copenhagen Infrastructure Service Co., Regional Business Development Manager at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, and Associate Researcher at Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI).
- Her work focused on offshore wind policy analysis, localization strategy, and contract negotiation for large-scale wind projects. She also contributed to the development of Taiwan’s offshore wind regulations, advising the government on capacity allocation mechanisms, feed-in tariff design, and supply chain policy.
Publications and Research Outputs
- Meihui’s previous research primarily focused on offshore wind policy development in Taiwan, with an emphasis on regulatory design, capacity allocation, and market mechanisms. Representative work includes:
- Directions for Allocating Installed Capacity of Offshore Wind Potential Zones — commissioned by Taiwan’s Bureau of Energy .
- Policy Analysis on Auction Mechanisms for Offshore Wind Round 3 Development .
Personal Interests
- Meihui is passionate about ocean sustainability and actively engages in education and volunteer initiatives related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She dedicates her time to volunteer in environmental protection programs and community projects that support underprivileged children and promote social inclusion through sustainability education.
