Zhang

Dr. Zhang, an Associate Professor at the University of California, Merced in the Environmental Systems department, leads interdisciplinary research on air pollution and climate change. His work spans atmospheric chemistry, organic aerosol formation, and health impacts of particulate matter.

• NSF CAREER Award (2025)
• Hellman Fellowship ($40K, 2023)
• UC Merced R1 Fellowship ($50K, 2021)
• UCAR Next Generation Fellowship (2023)
• NCAR Visitor Fellowship (2024)

Recent publications focus on isoprene chemistry, biochar-composting for emission reduction, and indoor air pollution from incense burning. His lab collaborates with institutions like Johns Hopkins, Georgia Tech, and NCAR, with grants totaling over $4.5M from NSF, NIH, and DOE.

• PhD/Master's students: Peizhi, Yaying, Zeyi, Xuan, Kate, Vicky
• Key research areas: Atmospheric processing of pollutants, wildfire impacts, and AI-driven air quality monitoring in California's Central Valley