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Liang Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His expertise spans land-atmosphere interactions, extreme climate events, climate modeling, and remote sensing. He is affiliated with the Hydroclimatology Lab, where his work addresses the impacts of climate change on renewable energy, agriculture, and ecosystems, alongside developing strategies to mitigate heat and flood risks.
Education:
- Ph.D., 2015, Texas A&M University
- M.S., 2011, Lanzhou University
- B.S., 2008, Lanzhou University
Chen’s research focuses on understanding how land surface changes influence climate across scales, analyzing extreme events in a warming climate, and translating these insights into societal benefits. His lab integrates climate modeling, remote sensing, and interdisciplinary approaches to study these phenomena.
The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in microbiology and biochemistry, particularly in antifungal metabolites like HSAF and WAP-8294A. These works explore biosynthesis pathways, gene cluster activation, and bacterial signaling mechanisms. Subfields include microbial interactions, antibiotic engineering, metabolic regulation, and their applications in agriculture and medicine.
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Chen’s work involves collaborations and grants supporting biocontrol agent research and climate studies, though specific grants are not detailed here. He is associated with the Hydroclimatology Lab, which emphasizes interdisciplinary research on climate impacts and mitigation strategies.
