Zhu Kai takes the role of research associate of the industrial transition at the sustainable transition center. He supports research, policy development, and stakeholder engagement, to drive sustainable practices in the industrial sectors. Prior to joining WRI, he has served multiple institutions, like GIZ, Beijing Energy Investment Holding, and Elessent Clean Technologies, and has been focusing on strategy investment in energy transition, climate change, and industrial decarbonization, contributing to low-carbon sustainable development. Zhu Kai holds a Master degree in Management and a Bachelor degree in Engineering from North China Electric Power University.