Chen Peipei

Chen Peipei is an energy transition scientist who recently relocated from Cambridge University in the UK to Hong Kong. Her move is part of a broader trend of scientists and experts leaving the US and UK for China, driven by factors such as insufficient research funding and limited opportunities for Chinese academics to lead projects. Chen specifically cited the desire for greater research autonomy and access to start-up grants for young scientists, which she found difficult to secure at UK universities. Her decision highlights the challenges faced by early-career researchers in Western academia due to shrinking funding and a complex geopolitical climate. Chen's relocation to Hong Kong signifies her pursuit of a more stable and opportunity-rich environment to advance her scientific career and establish her own lab.