About
Zhang Yang is a Professor and Distinguished Fellow at Northeastern University's College of Engineering in Boston, USA, serving as Associate Chair for Research. He has held prior professorships at North Carolina State University (2009-2020) and research roles at institutions like NOAA and PNNL. His expertise spans air quality modeling, atmospheric chemistry, and climate interactions. Educated at the University of Iowa (PhD, 1994) and Chinese Academy of Sciences (1988-1990), he has received global recognitions including being a Top 2% Scientist (2021) and Fellowships in France and China. His research focuses on integrating atmospheric, chemical, and climate models to address environmental and health challenges.
- Education: PhD in Atmospheric Sciences, University of Iowa (1994); Research Fellow, Chinese Academy of Sciences (1988-1990)
- Research Interests: Air pollution-climate linkages, aerosol physics, multiscale modeling, and health impact assessments
- Awards: NSF Career Award (2004), Chang Jiang Chair Professorship (2010-2013), and multiple visiting scholar honors
His work bridges Earth system science with societal impacts, emphasizing interdisciplinary solutions for environmental sustainability.
