Yun Hang

Dr. Yun Hang is an environmental health researcher specializing in the intersection of climate change, air quality, and human health. She holds a PhD in Environment and Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, alongside an MS in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and a Graduate Certificate in Energy Analysis and Policy. Currently at the UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston, she leads the Health-Atmosphere Nexus Group, focusing on AI-driven exposure modeling for air pollution, extreme weather, and environmental justice.

Educations:

• B.S. in Atmospheric Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology
• M.S. in Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Ph.D. in Environment and Resources, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Graduate Certificate in Energy Analysis & Policy, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Research Interests: Her work integrates satellite remote sensing, machine learning, and community engagement to address environmental health disparities. Key areas include particulate matter exposure modeling, extreme heat mitigation, and wildfire impacts. She collaborates with NASA on projects like the NASA Applied Sciences Equity and Environmental Justice program.

Grants & Awards: Notable achievements include a NASA ROSES Equity Grant (2022), NSF-funded wildfire prevention research (Edward Zhang), and contributions to the Lancet Countdown. Her team’s work on green spaces and mental health was featured in Lancet and Rollins Magazine.

Students & Labs: Supervises a multidisciplinary group including PhD candidates (e.g., Uma, Aodong) and master’s students (Yue, Kathryn). The lab focuses on actionable solutions for climate resilience, such as urban planning and health equity.