1996-1999, Northwestern Polytechnic University Xi'an China, Doctor
1993-1996, Northwestern Polytechnic University Xi'an China, Master
1989-1993, Northwestern Polytechnic University Xi'an China, Bachelor

4/2015~, Head, Department of Power and Energy Engineering
12/2007~,Vice Director,Solar Energy Research Center, MOE, China
1/2016~ , Professor (Tenure),School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong university, China
8/2005~12/2015，Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong university, China
8/2001~8/2005 , Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong university, China
7/1999~6/2001: Post Doctoral Research, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China.

10/2012~, Visting Professor, National University of Singapore, Principle Investigator--- E2S2 (Phase I, CS-A; Phase II, ES-I)
5/2010,Marie Curie Fellow, School of Built Environment, the University of Nottingham, UK
12/2009, Visiting Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, North Dakoda State University, USA
7/2001~11/2001: Research associate, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The university of Hongkong, Hong Kong.

solar energy conversion and buidling energy
advanced solar cooling: thermodynamic and system design
desiccant dehumidification and cooling
Moisture control in buildings
High and medium temperature solar colloctor technology
Optimization of energy structure for green buildings
Desalination and energy utilization
Thermoelectric units and application

2004-2006 National Research Foundation Project: Investigation on key technologies of high efficiency solar thermoelectric cooling (No. 50376079), PI

2009-2011 National Research Foundation Project: Theoretical and experimental studies on the ways of concentration, transmission, and utilization for Fresnel Lens solar concentrator with high concentration ratio (No. 50876063), PI

2013-2016 National Research Foundation Project: Study on mechanism of a Point-focus Fresnel reflector beam-down solar thermal system (No. 51276112), PI


2015-2018 National Research Foundation Project: Theoretical and Experimental Study on Solar Thermal Assisted Vapor Compression Cooling Cycle (No. 51476099), PI


2018-2022 National Research Foundation Key Project: On mechanisms of thermodynamic cycle and experiment of solar driven NH3-H2O resorption heat pump with multiple heat recovery (No. 51736006), PI

2016-2021 National Research Foundation Innovation Group Project: Fundamental Study on heat and mass transfer and high efficient thermodynamic systems (No. 51736006), Co-PI

2018-2022 National Research Foundation Key Project: Study on controlling method and principle for decoupling the heat and humidity load in building environment(No. 51736006), Co-PI

2008-2010 National High –Tech research project (863), Study on an one step two stages solar desiccant cooling and dehumidification system (No.2008AA05Z420), PI

2012-2016 12th 5-year National Key Technology program, Medium temperature solar thermal technologies and its application industries（No.2012BAA05B00), PI

2011-2015 12th 5-year National Key Technology program-sub project，Building integrated solar flat plate collector using combined working fluids: Application and demonstration（No. 2011BAJ03B01－03），PI


2006-2010 11th 5-year National Key Technology program-sub project，Development of grain drying technologies and devices using new energy (2006BAD08B06-02), PI


2006-2010 11th 5-year National Key Technology program-sub project，Study on building integrated solar energy technology with heating, cooling, and natural ventilation (No.2006BAA04B03-01),PI

2008-2010 11th 5-year National Key Technology program-sub project，Thermodynamic performance under intermittent operation mode and energy utilization in scientific ways for buildings (2008BAJ12B01), Co-PI

2004-2006 10th 5-year National Key Technology program-sub project，Development and pilot depot testing on solar energy driven low-temperature grain cooling technology (2004BA523B02)，Co-PI

2011-2014 National Key Instrumental Program- Sub project, IEF thermoelectric cooling heating and temperature control, PAGE electrophoresis cooling and temperature control （No.2011YQ030139）Co-PI

2012-2014 PhD research foundation, MOE, High efficient solar air conditioning using medium temperature solar collector (No. 20110073110034), PI

2007-2012 Sino-Italian Program: Sino-Italian Green Energy Laboratory Project , Co-PI

2012-now, Natural Science foundation, CREATE program, E2S2 project: Waste management in megacities for sustainability and energy recovery, PI

Books
1、Wang Ruzhu, Dai Yanjun, Solar Refrigeration, Chemical Industry Press, 2007
2、Dai Yanjun, Ge Tianshu, Li Yong, Solar Air Conditioning: Design and Practical Projects, Building Indstry Press, 2017.
3、Dai Yanjun, Ge Tianshu, Solar Thermal Energy Conversion : Principle and Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Press, 2018

Published papers

[1]. Jia,Teng; Dai,Yanjun, Development of a novel unbalanced ammonia-water absorption-resorption heat pump cycle for space heating, ENERGY, 161,2018: 251-265
[2]. Lingyu Zhou, Xian Li, Yao Zhao, Yanjun Dai*, Performance assessment of a single/double hybrid effect absorption cooling system driven by linear Fresnel solar collectors with latent thermal storage, Solar Energy, 151, 2017, 82-94
[3]. X. Li, Y.J. Dai*, R.Z. Wang，Performance investigation on solar thermal conversion of a conical cavity receiver employing a beam-down solar tower concentrator, Solar Energy, 114, 2015, 134-151
[4]. S. Deng, Y.J. Dai*, R.Z. Wang, Performance optimization and analysis of solar combi-system with carbon dioxide heat pump, Solar Energy, 98, Part C, 2013: 212-225
[5]. Y.J. Dai, H.M. Hu, T.S. Ge, R.Z. Wang, Per Kjellsen, Investigation on a mini-CPC hybrid solar thermoelectric generator unit, Renewable Energy, 92, 2016: 83-94
[6].Y. Zhao, Y.J. Dai*, T.S. Ge, H.H. Wang, R.Z. Wang, A high performance desiccant dehumidification unit using solid desiccant coated heat exchanger with heat recovery, Energy and Buildings, 116, 2016: 583-592IF=2.973
[7].Y. Zhao,T.S. Ge,Y.J. Dai*, R.Z. Wang，Experimental investigation on a desiccant dehumidification unit using fin-tube heat exchanger with silica gel coating, Applied Thermal Engineering, 63,(1), 2014: 52-58
[8].H. Li, Y.J. Dai*,M.Koehler, Simulation and parameter analysis of a two-stage desiccant cooing/heating system driven by solar air collectors, Energy Conversion and Management, 2013,67(3),309-317. 他引11/11次
[9]. D. La, Y.J. Dai*, Y. Li, Z.Y. Tang, T.S. Ge, R.Z. Wang,An experimental investigation on the integration of two-stage dehumidification and regenerative evaporative cooling, Applied Energy, 2013(102), 1218-1228.
[10]. Y.J. Dai, X. Li, L.Y. Zhou, X. Ma, R.Z. Wang, Comparison-based optical study on a point-line-coupling-focus system with linear Fresnel heliostats, Optics Express,2016,24(10)

1. Solar thermal energy conversion : Principle and Technology, Undergraduate, 48h, 3 points
2. Solar energy converiosn,utilization and building energy conservation, postgraduate, 48h, 3 points

1．Hybrid Desiccant Air-conditioning unit，Patent No. ZL200410018292.8
2．Fabrication of dehumification and humidification units with haloid salts，Patent No. ZL 200610025464.3
3．Two stage desiccant cooling system using low grade thermal energy，Patent No. ZL 200710045901.2
4．One rotor two stage desiccant cooling system using solar energy，Patent No. ZL 200710045902.7
5．Two stage liquid desiccant solar cooling sysytem，Parent No. ZL 200810037414.6
6．Solar combi-system using adsorption chiller，Patent No. ZL 200510028217.4
7. Regenerative Desiccant Heat exchanger, Patent No. ZL200910309798.7
8. Solar heating unit using air collectors, Patent No. ZL201010129566.6
9. Combined Solar cooling and CO2 heat pump air conditioning system, Patent No. ZL201110072622.1
10.Solar assisted CO2 heat pump unit, patent No. ZL201110072189.1
11. Regenerative evaporative cooler, patent No. ZL201010579618.X
12. Solar driven mechanical compression desalination unit, Patent no. ZL 201010300875.5
13. Solar driven single/double effect LiBr-H2O chiller, patent No. ZL201310161559.8
14. Waste heat driven fresh air unit and the operation mode, patent no. ZL201610184083.3
15. Direct flow single tube solar absorber with semi Ellipse glass cover. Patent No. ZL201510439215.8
16. Blowing evaporator with combined channels used for direct expansion solar heat pump water heater. Patent No. ZL201210545402.0
17. Solar tracking concentrated power generation and refrigeration system, patent No. ZL201410597106.4
18. Solar driven solid desiccant cooling system with heat recovery and the operation methods, patent No. ZL201610184103.7
19. Desiccant heat pump with recovery heat regeneration and the operation modes, Patent No. ZL201610184051.3
20. Waste heat driven desiccant cooling system for chilled water and dry air production, patent No. ZL201610184101.8
21.Regenerative desiccant heat pump using desiccant coated heat exchanger and its operation modes. Patent No. ZL201610184053.2

2015-，《Solar Energy》，Subject Editor （IF=4.374）
2010-2015，《Solar Energy》，Associate Editor （IF=4.374）
2017- ， 《Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews》 Associate Editor（IF=9.184）
2010, 《Energy Conversion and Management》Guest Editor for Special Issue SET2010
2011, 《Energy Conversion and Management》Guest Editor for Special Issue SET2011
2012-，《International Journal of Energy Engineering》，Editoring Board Member
2007-，Standing committee member, Shanghai Solar Energy Society
2015-，Standing committee member, Shanghai Refrigeration Society

2017-， Committee Member, Chinese Renewable Energy Society
2016-， Committee Member, Chinese Standard Comission for solar energy technologies (SAC/T402)
2012-，IEA Solar heating and cooling program， task 48， 53， expert。
2014～，Member, International Solar Energy Society （ISES）。

- 2018 WSSET Innovation Awards 2018-- Desalination, World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies
- 2017 WSSET Innovation Awards 2017-- Energy Efficiency (heat pump), World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies
- Elsevier Most Cited Chinese Researchers，（year 2014，2015，2016，2017）
- Receipient of Sci. & Tech. Awards(Level II ), National Government, China, 2014
- Receipient of Sci. & Tech. Awards(Level II ), National Government, China, 2010
- Receipient of Sci. & Tech. Awards(I), Shanghai Government, China, 2008
- Receipient of Sci. & Tech. Awards(I), Ministry of Education, China, 2006
- Receipient of Sci. & Tech. Awards (I), Shanghai, 2006.
- Receipient of Sci. & Tech. Awards (II), Ministry of Education, China, 2003.
- Receipient of Sci. & Tech. Awards (II), Ministry of Education, China, 2000.
- “Scientific Star”, Shanghai, 2005;
- “Outstanding talent geard to new centry, MOE”,2006;
- Outstanding Professor， Xia An-shi Education Foundation, 2013