Ying Chen

Dr. Ying Chen is an Assistant Professor in Atmospheric Science at the University of Birmingham's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. An expert in climate change and air quality, Dr. Chen focuses on aerosol-cloud-climate interactions, sustainable energy, and climate extremes. Holding a PhD from Leipzig University (2017) and MSc/BSc from Peking and Nanjing Universities, Dr. Chen teaches in Birmingham's MSc Air Pollution Management and Control program.

Research interests include:

• Aerosol-cloud-climate interactions
• Air quality analysis
• Machine learning applications in climate science
• Climate tipping points and carbon budgets

Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate expertise in pollution transport modeling, monsoon system interactions, and renewable energy climate impacts. Dr. Chen holds editorial roles at Frontiers in Environmental Science and Atmosphere, and has contributed to patents in wind/solar power forecasting methods.

Scientific involvement includes:

• Member of AGU, EGU, and Royal Society of Chemistry
• Reviewer for prestigious journals (Nature, Geophysical Research Letters)
• Conference chair at International Aerosol Conference 2022