Ling‐Yun He

Papers

Total Citations

236

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About

Ling-Yun He is a leading researcher at the intersection of energy economics, environmental policy, and industrial innovation. His work primarily explores how technological adoption and structural changes—particularly the rise of automation—affect energy performance and sustainability. He is best known for his highly influential study, "Robot adoption and energy performance: Evidence from Chinese industrial firms" (2022), which has garnered 236 citations and reshaped understanding of how industrial robotics influence energy efficiency. This paper provides critical empirical evidence that robot adoption can significantly improve energy performance in manufacturing, offering a data-driven foundation for policies that align automation with green development. Beyond this landmark contribution, He’s broader research portfolio examines the complex dynamics between economic growth, energy consumption, and environmental outcomes, often with a focus on China’s industrial sector. His work is widely cited by scholars in energy economics, environmental science, and innovation studies, reflecting its cross-disciplinary impact. For students and researchers, He’s research offers a compelling framework for analyzing how technological progress can be harnessed to meet both economic and environmental goals, making him a key voice in the global conversation on sustainable industrial transformation.