Ryan Y.

Yuk Long (Ryan) Yip is a second-year Master's student at the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability, specializing in Environmental Justice, Policy, and Sustainable Systems. He holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science with a minor in Biology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. As an early-career professional with a strong interest in the clean and renewable energy sector, focusing on community engagement, policy advocacy, and law, Ryan’s capstone project is dedicated to advancing energy sovereignty through technical analysis and community participation in Hawaii. In parallel with his academic coursework, he actively pursues early career opportunities. He serves as the Project Lead and Data Analyst Co-Lead in the Student Energy Career Training Program, where he conducts research on global sustainable workforce strategies and analyzes government policies in North America that support workforce transitions in clean energy. Outside of work, Ryan is an advocate for climate action. He co-founded the Hong Kong-based climate advocacy group "Climate Sense," engaging youth in global climate conferences, including COP27 & COP29.