A renowned international academic journal Nature's sub-journal "Nature Reviews Electrical Engineering" published online the latest research findings from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology titled "Towards Interdisciplinary Integration of Electrical Engineering and Earth Science" by Dr. Jiaqi Ruan, Prof. Zhao Xu, and Prof. Hui Su.
The article emphasizes the critical importance of collaboration between electrical engineering and earth science to combat climate change and promote sustainable energy systems. It identifies significant obstacles to this collaboration, including differences in mathematical descriptions, spatiotemporal mismatches, and conceptual conflicts arising from the distinct methodologies and epistemologies of the two disciplines. To address these challenges, it advocates for global collaboration, policy support, and technological integration across academia and industry to bridge these gaps. By fostering a unified approach that converge gaps in epistemology and methodology, a solid foundation for advancing interdisciplinary research can be laid, paving the way for developing more resilient and adaptable energy systems and facilitating a sustainable future of humankind.
Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44287-024-00042-9
