Ye Zhang

Dr. Ye Zhang is a Professor in the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Wyoming, specializing in subsurface hydrology. She holds a PhD from Indiana University (2005), an MS from the University of Minnesota (2004), and a BS from Nanjing University (1998). Her research focuses on subsurface fluid flow, solute transport, and geological carbon sequestration, with fieldwork in Wyoming's Laramie Range and mountain front areas. Key projects include mountain hydrology, CO2 storage uncertainty analysis, and fractured reservoir characterization. Funded by NSF, DOE, and industry partners, her work integrates numerical modeling, geostatistics, and parallel computing. Teaching emphasizes fundamental principles in geohydrology, groundwater modeling, and geostatistics. Advising includes graduate students and undergraduate researchers exploring hydrological processes and computational methods.

Research highlights include: (1) Mountain hydrology studies on basin recharge and groundwater-dependent ecosystems, (2) CO2 sequestration modeling to reduce predictive uncertainty, (3) regional hydrogeology of salinization in sedimentary basins, and (4) parallel computing for large-scale flow simulations. Collaborations span institutions like Los Alamos National Laboratory and Schlumberger. Her lab uses advanced tools like ARCC clusters and NWSC supercomputers.

Advising and grants: Supervises multiple graduate students and supports funding from NSF EPSCoR and the Wyoming Water Development Commission. Courses emphasize rigorous problem-solving and coding (Matlab/Python). Awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed, but her work is published in high-impact journals. Active in field research, including well drilling and telemetry monitoring in Wyoming's critical watersheds.