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Hong Yang is a Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Reading, UK. He serves as Programme Director for the BSc GIS/Human and Physical Geography and BSc Environmental Engineering joint programmes with Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), China. His roles include postgraduate research supervision, teaching in environmental science and geography, and leading research in air/water pollution, carbon cycle dynamics, climate change, and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). He co-chairs the University BAME Network and leads multiple interdisciplinary research projects funded by UK Research Councils and international organizations.
- Education: BSc (Central China Normal University), MSc (Chinese Academy of Sciences), PhD (UCL, UK; NERC-DHPA Scholar).
- Research focuses on environmental pollution, climate change mitigation, AI applications in environmental monitoring, and sustainable pedagogy.
Research interests span air/water quality modeling, climate change adaptation, and GIS/RS technologies. His work emphasizes ESD, with projects like citizen science for UN SDGs and decolonizing curriculum development.
Recent articles highlight heatwave exposure trends in China, methane dynamics in aquaculture systems, and policy impacts on GHG emissions. Awards include Research Engagement & Impact (2022) and Open Research Champion (2021/2022).
Advises 6 PhD students on topics like Lagos air pollution, mould-risk management, and E-waste impacts. Leads over 20 research projects funded by NERC, Royal Society, and others, including real-time air quality sensors for asthma management and sustainable campus initiatives.
