En‐Ze Wang

Wuhan University, Qingdao University of Science and Technology

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Total Citations

306

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About

En‐Ze Wang is a leading scholar at the intersection of industrial automation, energy economics, and environmental regulation. His research focuses on understanding how technological adoption—particularly industrial robots—shapes manufacturing energy intensity and sustainability outcomes. Wang’s most influential work, “Assessing the impact of industrial robots on manufacturing energy intensity in 38 countries” (2021), has garnered 291 citations, establishing a foundational framework for analyzing how automation can either mitigate or exacerbate energy demands across diverse economies. This study is widely cited for its cross-national empirical evidence linking robot density to energy efficiency gains. More recently, his 2025 paper “Energy regulation and industrial robot adoption: The role of human capital” extends this line of inquiry by examining how regulatory environments and workforce skills interact to drive automation decisions. Wang’s contributions are notable for bridging macro-level policy analysis with micro-level firm dynamics, offering actionable insights for policymakers aiming to align industrial digitalization with climate goals. His work is essential reading for researchers in energy economics, innovation studies, and sustainable manufacturing.