Ping Chang

Ping Chang is a University Distinguished Professor and Texas A&M Systems Regents Professor in the Department of Oceanography at Texas A&M University. He holds the Louis & Elizabeth Scherck Chair and serves as Director of the International Laboratory for High-Resolution Earth System Prediction (iHESP). His expertise spans climate dynamics, prediction, and high-resolution modeling. Dr. Chang has authored over 200 publications and contributed to the IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report. He leads major projects funded by NSF, NOAA, NASA, and the National Academies.

Education:

• Ph.D. (1988), Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Princeton University
• M.A. (1986), Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Princeton University
• M.E. (1984), Mechanical Engineering, City College of New York
• B.S. (1982), Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, East China Engineering Institute

Research Focus: Dr. Chang’s work emphasizes climate prediction, Earth system modeling, and mesoscale atmosphere-ocean interactions. Key areas include Gulf of Mexico sea-level changes, decadal climate predictability, and the role of ocean eddies in climate processes. His research bridges high-resolution modeling with observational data to address climate resilience challenges.

Publications Trends: Recent work highlights advancements in high-resolution climate model intercomparison projects (e.g., HighResMIP2), tropical basin interactions (TBIMIP), and Arctic warming mechanisms linked to the Bering Strait. His studies address critical climate issues like extreme weather attribution, marine heatwaves, and energy system reliability under climate change.

Awards:

• Fellowships: AAAS (2024), AGU (2025), AMS (2019)
• 2023 College of Arts & Sciences Research Impact Award
• National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator (1993-1998)

Grants & Leadership: PI/co-PI on NAS, NSF, NOAA, and NASA grants totaling millions. His leadership in iHESP and TBIMIP fosters international collaboration in climate prediction systems.

Labs/Teams: Directs the iHESP lab, advancing eddy-resolving Earth system modeling. Collaborates with NCAR, JAMSTEC, and global institutions on coupled climate models and prediction systems.