Hao Peng received his Ph.D. from University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, during which he completed a 12-month joint training program at National University of Singapore. His research focuses on high-efficiency geothermal energy extraction, geothermal reinjection and scaling mechanisms, and hydrate-based marine carbon sequestration. He has published multiple papers in leading journals such as Applied Energy, Geoenergy Science and Engineering, Gas Science and Engineering, and Energy & Fuels. He was selected for the prestigious Hubei Provincial Postdoctoral Distinguished Talent Program. He is active in the academic community and contributes regularly to research on subsurface energy utilization and low-carbon technologies.