09.2010-01.2015, Ph.D. in Renewable Energy and Building Services Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
09.2006-07.2010, BSc(Eng) in Energy Engineering, Central South University

07.2016-present, Assistant Professor, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
01.2015-07.2016, Postdoctoral Fellow, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
01.2014-01.2015, Research Assistant, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

06.2013-09.2013, Visiting Scholar in Sustainable Energy Planning, Aalborg University, Denmark

Renewable energy technologies
Energy-efficient and sustainable energy technologies for buildings and cities
Energy storage for renewables
Integrated energy systems and smart microgrid

2018-2020, Shanghai Pujiang Talent Program : Hybrid solar photovoltaic and phase change materials for power and heat generation (PI)
2017-2018, Shanghai Material General Company project: Development of precast concrete facade integrated with solar photovoltaic panel (PI)
2016-2018, National Natural Science Foundation of China: Study on thermal and electrical performance of building-integrated photovoltaic system with phase change materials (PI)
2016-2018, PolyU Matching Grant: Study on thermal and electrical performance of building-integrated photovoltaic system with phase change materials (PI)
2015-2016, PolyU Fund: Research and development of solar PV pavement for application on the green deck (Major Investigator)
2014-2015, PolyU Fund: Feasibility of installing solar and wind energy facilities on the green deck (Major Investigator)
2010-2013, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited Fund: Study on renewable energy supply options for remote islands (Major Investigator)

JOURNAL PAPERS
h-index: 14 (Google Scholar)
ESI hot paper: 2
ESI highly cited papers: 6
Total citations: 1300+

[1] T. Ma*, H. Yang, Y. Zhang, L. Lu and X. Wang, Using phase change materials in photovoltaic systems for thermal regulation and electrical efficiency improvement: a review and outlook. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 43 (2015) 1273-1284. (IF=9.184, JCR Q1, ESI Highly Cited Paper)
[2] T. Ma*, H. Yang, L. Lu, Solar photovoltaic system modeling and performance prediction, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 36 (2014) 304-315. (IF=9.184, JCR Q1)
[3] T. Ma*, H. Yang, L. Lu, A feasibility study of a stand-alone hybrid solar–wind–battery system for a remote island, Applied Energy, 121 (2014) 149-158. (IF=7.900, JCR Q1, ESI Hot Paper, ESI Highly Cited Paper, Applied Energy Journal Highly Cited Research Paper)
[4] T. Ma*, H. Yang, L. Lu, J. Peng, Pumped storage-based standalone photovoltaic power generation system: Modeling and techno-economic optimization, Applied Energy, 137 (2015) 649-659. (IF=7.900, JCR Q1, ESI Hot Paper, ESI Highly Cited Paper, Applied Energy Journal Highly Cited Research Paper)
[5] T. Ma*, H. Yang, L. Lu, Feasibility study and economic analysis of pumped hydro storage and battery storage for a renewable energy powered island, Energy Conversion and Management, 79 (2014) 387-397. (IF=6.377, JCR Q1, ESI Highly Cited Paper)
[6] T. Ma*, H. Yang, L. Lu, J. Peng, Technical feasibility study on a standalone hybrid solar-wind system with pumped hydro storage for a remote island in Hong Kong, Renewable Energy, 69 (2014) 7-15. (IF=4.900, JCR Q1, ESI Highly Cited Paper)
[7] T. Ma*, H. Yang, L. Lu, Performance evaluation of a stand-alone photovoltaic system on an isolated island in Hong Kong, Applied Energy, 112 (2013) 663-672. (IF=7.900, JCR Q1)
[8] T. Ma*, P.A. Østergaard, H. Lund, H. Yang, L. Lu, An energy system model for Hong Kong in 2020, Energy, 68 (2014) 301-310. (IF=4.968, JCR Q1)
[9] T. Ma*, H. Yang, L. Lu, Development of a model to simulate the performance characteristics of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules/strings/arrays, Solar Energy, 100 (2014) 31-41. (IF=4.374, JCR Q1, ESI Highly Cited Paper)
[10] T. Ma*, H. Yang, L. Lu, Study on stand-alone power supply options for an isolated community, International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 65 (2015) 1-11. (IF=3.610, JCR Q1)
[11] T. Ma*, H. Yang, L. Lu, Development of hybrid battery-supercapacitor energy storage for remote area renewable energy systems, Applied Energy. 153 (2015) 56-62. (IF=7.900, JCR Q1)
[12] T. Ma*, H. Yang, L. Lu, J. Peng, Optimal design of an autonomous solar-wind-pumped storage power supply system. Applied Energy. 160 (2015) 728-736. (IF=7.900, JCR Q1)
[13] T. Ma*, H. Yang, L. Lu, Long term performance analysis of a standalone photovoltaic system under real conditions, Applied Energy, 201 (2017) 320-331. (IF=7.900, JCR Q1)
[14] T Ma*, H. Yang, Development of Inline Hydroelectric Generation System from Municipal Water Pipelines. Energy, 144 (2018) 535-548 (IF=4.968, JCR Q1)
[15] T Ma*, J Zhao, Z Li, Mathematical modelling and sensitivity analysis of solar photovoltaic panel integrated with phase change material, Applied Energy, 228 (2018) 1147-1158. (IF=7.900, JCR Q1)
[16] P. Campana, S. Quan, F. Robbiod, A. Lundblad, Y. Zhang, T. Ma, B. Karlssona, J. Yan, Optimization of a residential district with special consideration on energy and water reliability, Applied Energy, 194 (2017) 751-764 (IF=7.900, JCR Q1)
[17] J. Peng, L. Lu*, H. Yang, T. Ma, Comparative study of the thermal and power performances of a semi-transparent photovoltaic façade under different ventilation modes, Applied Energy, 138 (2015) 572-583. (IF=7.900, JCR Q1)
[18] J. Peng, L. Lu*, H. Yang, T. Ma, Validation of the Sandia model with indoor and outdoor measurements for semi-transparent amorphous silicon PV modules, Renewable Energy. 80 (2015) 316-323. (IF=4.900, JCR Q1)
[19] M. Wang, J. Peng*, N. Li, L. Lu, T. Ma, H. Yang, Assessment of energy performance of semi-transparent PV insulating glass units using a validated simulation model. Energy, 112 (2016) 538-548. (IF=4.968, JCR Q1)
[20] T. Ge, R. Wang*, T. Ma et al. Solar heating and cooling: Present and future development, Renewable Energy, 126 (2018) 1126-1140. Solar Energy, 172 (2018): 46-57 (IF=4.900, JCR Q1)
[21] X.Chen, Y. LI. Z. Zhao, T. Ma, R. Wang*. General method to obtain recommended tilt and azimuth angles for photovoltaic systems worldwide. (IF=4.374, JCR Q1)
[22] T. Ma*, H. Yang, L. Lu, J. Peng, An Optimization Sizing Model for Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation System with Pumped Storage. Energy Procedia, 61(2014) 5-8.
[23] T. Ma*, H. Yang, L. Lu, Long term performance analysis of a 19.8kWp standalone photovoltaic system in a remote island. Energy Procedia, 103 (2016) 183-188.
[24] T. Ma*, H. Yang, L. Lu, R. Qi, Feasibility study of developing a zero-carbon-emission Green Deck in Hong Kong. Energy Procedia, 105 (2017) 1155-1159
[25] T. Ma*, J. Zhao, J, Han, A Parametric Study about the Potential to Integrate Phase Change Material into Photovoltaic Panel, Energy Procedia, 142 (2017) 648-654
[26] P. Campana, S. Quan, F. Robbiod, A. Lundblad, Y. Zhang, T. Ma, et al, Spatial optimization of residential urban district - Energy and water perspectives, Energy Procedia, 88(2016) 38-43.
[27] J. Peng, L. Lu, H. Yang, T Ma, K. Ho, P. Law, Investigating the Shading Impact of Rail on the Energy Output of a PV System in Hong Kong, International Journal of Sustainable Energy Development 3 (2014), 148-153.

1. Lectures PO207 “Solar Photovoltacis: Fundamentals & applications” for undergraduate students (2018- present)
2. Lectures PO602 “Advanced Renewable Energy Technologies” for postgraduate students (2016-present)

• Assistant Editor of Applied Energy (IF: 7.900)
• Editorial board member of Energy Research Journal
• Editorial board member of International Journal of Sustainable Energy Planning and Management
• Lead Guest Editor of a special issue for Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations
• Lead Guest Editor of a special issue for Current Alternative Energy
• Keynote speaker of International Conference on Resource and Environmental Science 2016
• Invited speaker of the 9th Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC 2017), 15th-17th April 20174, Chengdou, China
• Invited spaker of the 5th International Conference on Nuclear and Renewable Energy Resources 2016, 18-21 Sep 2016, Hefei, China
• Scientific Committee of SusTEM2015 International Conference, 7th-8th July 2015, Newcastle upon, UK
• Scientific Committee of Asia Congress on Energy, Environments and Ecology Advances and Developments 2015, Dubai, UAE, 17-18 December 2015
• Session Chair of Applied Energy Symposium and Forum 2016
• Secretary of SET2013 International Conference, 26th-29th August 2013, Hong Kong
• Member of World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies
• Member of International Solar Energy Society
• Invited reviewers for a number of academic jounrals: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews; Applied Energy; Environmental Science & Technology; Energy Conversion and Management; Solar Energy; International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems; International Journal of Energy Research; IET Renewable Power Generation; Expert Systems With Applications; International Journal of Photoenergy; Energies; Sustainability; International Journal of Energy Sector Management; International Journal of Sustainable Energy Planning and Management;ASME Journal of Solar Energy Engineering: Including Wind Energy and Building Energy Conservation

2018 Shanghai Pujiang Talent Program (Type A)
2018 Publons Peer Review Award (Top 1% in engineering)
2018 “Highly Cited Research Paper Award” by Applied Energy Journal (2015-2016)
2017 Outstanding Reviewer for “Energy”, “Applied Thermal Engineering” and “Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews”
2016 Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher Award (Top 1%)
2016 “Highly Cited Research Paper Award” by Applied Energy Journal (2014-2015) (Top 2%)
2016 Outstanding Reviewer for “Applied Energy” and “Solar Energy”
2015 Outstanding PhD thesis award (only one every year in BSE department)
2015 Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme
2014 Outstanding Reviewer for the international journal “Energy Conversion and Management”
2013 Best Paper Award, APEC Conference Changsha