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Dr. Yongling Zhao is a Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering at ETH Zürich, affiliated with the Chair of Building Physics. His research focuses on urban climate modeling, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer, with a strong emphasis on mitigating urban heat through innovative solutions like PCM-based cooling systems and urban vegetation interventions. He has contributed to projects such as the 'Future Resilient Systems' initiative at the Singapore-ETH Center and led the Urban Physics course at ETH Zürich.
Key achievements include receiving a Certificate of Research Excellence from the University of Sydney and securing an SNSF scientific exchange project on bridging urban physics and data-driven design. His work integrates computational fluid dynamics, machine learning, and experimental methods to address urban climate challenges, such as heatwave impacts on buildings and green infrastructure efficacy.
Publications highlight advancements in multiscale urban climate modeling, thermal buoyancy effects, and policy-driven cooling strategies. Collaborations span institutions like the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA), focusing on practical applications of his research in sustainable urban development.
