معرفی
Dr. Yang Zhang is a COE Distinguished Professor and Associate Chair for Research in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northeastern University. Her expertise spans atmospheric and environmental research at the intersection of Earth system sciences, focusing on air quality, climate modeling, and health impact assessments. She leads the iSUPER Impact Engine research initiative and has contributed to major models like WRF/Chem, CMAQ, and CESM/CAM5.
Education
- PhD in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of Iowa (1994)
- BS in Environmental Engineering, Tsinghua University (1988)
Research Interests
Dr. Zhang’s work addresses pressing environmental challenges through advanced modeling frameworks. Key areas include:
- Multiscale atmospheric modeling (urban-to-global scales)
- Aerosol microphysics and climate interactions
- Health impacts of air pollution and climate change
- Policy-relevant projections of future air quality under climate scenarios
Key Projects & Awards
Recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Faculty Award and 2023 Academia Europaea membership. Principal Investigator for U.S. EPA ACE Centers and NOAA-funded projects. Notable achievements include:
- Development of Street-in-Grid (SinG) models
- Health cost-benefit analyses of air pollution mitigation strategies
- Global-through-urban WRF/Chem applications
Grants & Labs
Leads the iSUPER Impact Engine, a multidisciplinary team addressing environmental sustainability challenges. Collaborates with cities like Chelsea, MA on hyperlocal air quality monitoring using mobile labs and stationary sensors.
