Chunhui Zhan

Chunhui Zhan is a doctoral researcher at the International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles (IMPRS-gBGC), affiliated with the Department of Biogeochemical Integration (BGI) at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry. Her work focuses on understanding the complex interactions between atmospheric CO2 concentrations and terrestrial ecosystems, particularly through Atmosphere-Biosphere Coupling and Hydrology-Biosphere-Climate Interactions.

• MSc: Nanjing University (2017-2020), thesis: 3D Distribution of Canopy Sun-induced Chlorophyll Fluorescence Based on LiDAR and in-situ Data
• BSc: Beijing Normal University (2013-2017), thesis: Assessing the response of satellite sun-induced chlorophyll fluorescence to the 2015-2016 Inner-Mongolia drought

Her research explores the CO2 fertilization effect on vegetation productivity and water-use efficiency, land-atmosphere interactions, and drought transitions using flux-tower observations and remote sensing techniques. Key findings include quantifying global shifts from energy-limited to water-limited ecosystems and analyzing physiological responses to elevated CO2.

Recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate her expertise in carbon-water cycle coupling, vegetation monitoring, and climate-ecosystem interactions. She employs advanced methodologies like LiDAR, hyperspectral imaging, and eddy covariance analysis to study ecosystem responses to environmental changes.