Weizhe Weng

Weizhe Weng is an Assistant Professor in the Agricultural Food and Resources Economics department at the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Dr. Weng specializes in environmental and resource economics with a focus on ecosystem services, water quality management, and agricultural economics. Their research bridges economic theory with environmental science to address pressing issues in natural resource management.

Dr. Weng's research interests span environmental economics, resource economics, and ecological applications. Their work examines the economic dimensions of water quality policies, ecosystem services valuation, and agricultural management practices. A significant portion of their research focuses on integrated assessment modeling that connects human decision-making with environmental outcomes, particularly in freshwater systems. They investigate how economic incentives can be aligned with conservation goals through mechanisms like Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) programs.

The publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to high-impact journals in environmental economics, resource management, and interdisciplinary environmental science. Recent work shows increasing focus on integrated modeling approaches that couple economic and biophysical systems, with particular attention to water quality management in Florida and the Midwest. Dr. Weng frequently collaborates with interdisciplinary teams spanning economics, ecology, limnology, and environmental science.

Dr. Weng currently holds two active research grants: 'Architected Materials for Extreme Resistance in Coastal Applications (AMERICA)' and 'Conservation Hub for the Economic Empowerment of Rural Stakeholders (CHEERS)'. Their research has practical applications for policymakers, extension agents, and landowners seeking to balance agricultural production with environmental conservation.