Yanchao Cheng

Yanchao Cheng is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth Observation Science. His research focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to understanding infectious disease spread, ecological modeling, and zoonotic risks. Key areas include vector-borne diseases, epidemiological dynamics, and environmental health impacts.

Research interests span topics such as zoonotic host diversity loss, avian influenza virus transmission via migratory birds, and the economic impacts of diseases like foot-and-mouth disease in livestock. He employs geospatial technologies and ecological niche modeling to assess disease distribution and risk.

Notable collaborations include work with institutions in Europe and Asia, addressing global health challenges such as chikungunya expansion into Europe and Usutu virus circulation. His earlier work involved conservation planning for Amur tigers and leopards in China.

Publications highlight contributions to modeling disease spread, vector competence analysis, and the integration of ecological and epidemiological methods. Current research emphasizes the interplay between land use changes and disease transmission dynamics.