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Dr. Yang Yang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources at Western Carolina University (WCU), part of the College of Arts and Sciences. His contact information includes an office in 416 Stillwell Building and an email at yangy@wcu.edu. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Environmental Science and Forest Ecology from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, and a B.S. from Minzu University of China. Dr. Yang's research focuses on climate change impacts on forest ecosystems, nutrient cycling, and water quality, with a teaching emphasis on soil conservation and natural resources management.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Environmental Science, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
- M.S. in Forest Ecology and Management, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
- B.S., Minzu University of China
Dr. Yang's research interests span environmental science, climate change mitigation, and the ecological functions of forested systems. His work often intersects with anthropogenic activities and their effects on ecosystem resilience. He has published widely on topics ranging from financial literacy in China to the impacts of political risk on foreign investment.
His teaching portfolio includes courses such as NRM 150 (Career Opportunities in Natural Resources Management), NRM 210 (Methods in Natural Resources Management), and NRM 320 (Soil Conservation). He emphasizes practical applications of theoretical concepts in natural resource management.
Dr. Yang’s academic contributions include analyses of stock market behavior, international joint ventures, and the ethical dimensions of financial decision-making. His recent work explores the role of large language models (LLMs) in academic research and their implications for literature reviews.
He has held postdoctoral and visiting scholar positions at the University of California Merced and Riverside, respectively. His career reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary research and bridging theoretical and applied environmental science.
