2002 ―2005, Solar energy Engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Doctor
1997 ―2000, Heating Ventilation and Air-conditioning Engineering Taiyuan University of Technology, Master
1989 ―1993, Heating Ventilation and Air-conditioning Engineering Taiyuan University of Technology, Bachelor

1993-2002: Engineer, Institute of Architecture Design, Taiyuan University of Technology
2006-2008: Lecture, Institute of Refrigeration & Cryogenic, Shanghai Jiaotong University
2009- : Associate Professor, Institute of Refrigeration & Cryogenic, Shanghai Jiaotong University

Solar cooling and solar-powered integrated energy system
Ground-source heat pump system
Passive solar building and green building energy technology

2018-2021 National Natural Science Foundation projects (NSFC) “The coupling mechanism of heat transfer and flow of an efficient cascade cold storage packed bed as well as its dynamic characteristics in the process of cold storage in an air-conditioning system”
2009―2011 National Natural Science Foundation projects (NSFC) “Investigation on stochastic thermal dynamic characteristics and thermal stability of closed type solar cooling system”
2006―2010 Presiding project of State Science and Technology Support Program “Integrated technologies of solar heating, cooling and ventilation systems with buildings”
2009―2010 projects of Ministry of Education (ME) “Study on stochastic thermal dynamic characteristics of closed type solar air-conditioning system”
2007―2010 Shanghai Ministry of Science and Technology “Research on a ground-source heat pump air-conditioning system in an archives”
2007―2009 Shanghai Ministry of Science and Technology “Research on application of solar thermal and PV technologies in motor-trolley stations”
2009―2011 Shanghai Ministry of Science and Technology “Research on integration of solar-powered thermal systems with buildings”
2009―2010 Ministry of Construction of China “Specification of solar cooling system in civil buildings”
2009―2010 Shanghai Expo “Research on the ventilation systems of the comfort stations in the district of Shanghai EXPO”
2009―2010 Shanghai Expo “Research on solar enhanced natural ventilation system in one building of Shanghai EXPO”
2009―2010 Shanghai Expo “Research on the adsorption cooling system driven by waste heat of transformer in the district of Shanghai EXPO”

X.W. Chen, X.Q. Zhai*. Thermal performance analysis of a cascaded cold storage unit using multiple PCMs. Energy, 2018, 143: 448-457.
B. Li, X.Q. Zhai*. Experimental and numerical investigation of a solar collector/storage system with composite phase change materials. Solar Energy, 2018, 164: 65-76.
G. Yang, X.Q. Zhai*. Influence analysis of building energy demands on the optimal design and performance of CCHP system by using statistical analysis. Energy and Buildings, 2017, 153: 297-316.
G.F. Lu, X.Q. Zhai*. Effects of curved vortex generators on the air-side performance of fin-and-tube heat exchangers. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2019, 136: 509-518.
X.Q. Zhai, R.Z. Experimental investigation and performance analysis on a solar adsorption cooling system with / without heat storage. Applied Energy, 2010, 87(3): 824-835.
X.Q. Zhai, R.Z. Wang. A review for absorbtion and adsorbtion solar cooling systems in China. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2009, 13(6-7): 1523-1531.
X.Q. Zhai, J.R. Yang, R.Z. Wang. Design and performance of the solar-powered floor heating system in a green building. Renewable Energy, 2009, 34(7): 1700-1708.
X.Q. Zhai, R.Z. Wang. Experimental investigation and theoretical analysis of the solar adsorption cooling system in a green building. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2009, 29(1): 17-27.
X.Q. Zhai, R.Z. Wang, Y.J. Dai, J.Y. Wu, Q. Ma. Experience on integration of solar thermal technologies with green buildings. Renewable Energy, 2008, 33(8): 1904-1910.
X.Q. Zhai, R.Z. Wang, J.Y. Wu, Y.J. Dai, Q. Ma. Design and performance of a solar-powered air-conditioning system in a green building. Applied Energy, 2008, 85(5): 297-311.
X.Q. Zhai, R.Z. Wang. Experiences on solar heating and cooling in China. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2008, 12(4): 1110-1128.
X.Q. Zhai, R.Z. Wang, Y.J. Dai, J.Y. Wu, Y.X. Xu, Q. Ma. Solar integrated energy system for a green building. Energy and Buildings, 2007, 39(8): 985-993.
X.Q. Zhai, Y.J. Dai, R.Z. Wang. Comparison of heating and natural ventilation in a solar house induced by two roof solar collectors. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2005, 25(5-6): 741-757.
X.Q. Zhai, Y.J. Dai, R.Z. Wang. Experimental investigation on air heating and natural ventilation of a solar air collector. Energy and Buildings, 2005, 37(4): 373-381.

1、Course Name：Analysis of typical HVAC engineering
Teaching Target: Undergraduate students
Credit Hour：36
Credit：2
2、Course Name：Heating and cooling source engineering
Teaching Target: Undergraduate students
Credit Hour：36
Credit：2

1、Solar integrated energy system based on adsorption cooling technology
ZL 2005 1 0028217.4
2、A solar energy system integrated with building
ZL 200710047676. 6
3、A solar hot water system based on direct expansion heat pump
ZL 200810032462. 6
4、A ground-source heat pump air-conditioning system based on independent control of temperature and humidity
200810200429. X
5、A ground-source heat pump air-conditioning system of an archives
200810042772. 6

Reviewer of International Journal of Solar Energy
Reviewer of International Journal of Applied Energy
Reviewer of International Journal of Energy

2007 Science and Technology Progress Award of MOE (4)
2008 Chen Xing Excellent Teacher Award of Shanghai Jiao Tong University