Staff
Staff
GAO YUAN
Associate Professor (Inamori Frontier Program)
Specialized Fields
Energy Informatics, Machine Learning for Energy Systems
(Forecasting, Reinforcement Learning, Explainable AI, Net-Zero Energy)
A) AI-driven forecasting and control for energy systems
My research focuses on developing data-driven and physics-informed AI models for multi-horizon forecasting and control in renewable and building energy systems. I work on deep learning and reinforcement learning frameworks to improve prediction accuracy, robustness, and decision-making performance. I also emphasize interpretability (e.g., post-hoc explanations) to enhance transparency and practical deployment. These methods are validated using real-world energy datasets and operational systems.
B) Sustainable AI and data-center energy/water/carbon analytics
I also study the environmental footprint of AI and data centers by quantifying electricity use, water consumption, and carbon emissions under different technology and efficiency scenarios. By combining global datasets with scenario modeling, my goal is to identify high-impact pathways for reducing emissions and improving resource efficiency. This work aims to support evidence-based policy and technology strategies toward net-zero targets.
A) AI-driven forecasting and control for energy systems
My research focuses on developing data-driven and physics-informed AI models for multi-horizon forecasting and control in renewable and building energy systems. I work on deep learning and reinforcement learning frameworks to improve prediction accuracy, robustness, and decision-making performance. I also emphasize interpretability (e.g., post-hoc explanations) to enhance transparency and practical deployment. These methods are validated using real-world energy datasets and operational systems.
B) Sustainable AI and data-center energy/water/carbon analytics
I also study the environmental footprint of AI and data centers by quantifying electricity use, water consumption, and carbon emissions under different technology and efficiency scenarios. By combining global datasets with scenario modeling, my goal is to identify high-impact pathways for reducing emissions and improving resource efficiency. This work aims to support evidence-based policy and technology strategies toward net-zero targets.
Message
As an Inamori Frontier Program faculty member, I aim to build an interdisciplinary research program that bridges AI and energy systems to accelerate the transition to carbon-neutral society. I will pursue impactful publications, open and reproducible research (code/datasets), and collaborations across academia and industry. Ultimately, I hope to contribute practical AI solutions that are robust, interpretable, and scalable in real energy applications.Brief History
- Apr 2023 – Mar 2024
- JSPS Research Fellow (DC2)
- Sep 2023
- Ph.D. in Department of Architecture, The University of Tokyo
- Jan 2024 – Dec 2025
- Assistant Professor, International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research, Kyushu University
- Jan 2026 – Present
- Associate Professor (Inamori Frontier Program), Kyushu University

