Lianhui Zhang is a Research Analyst at Energy Program, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China. She works on the policy research and project management on subnational energy transition.

Before joining WRI, Lianhui Zhang possessed 12 years working experience primarily engaged in environmental impact assessment, monitoring and evaluation for domestic and international projects. She also worked as an environmental consultant for the Asian Development Bank, mainly assisting ADB environmental officers in environmental compliance analysis and management of related projects.