Yun Yang

Yun Yang is an Assistant Professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science at Cornell University, specializing in Soil and Crop Sciences. His research focuses on using remote sensing technologies to monitor plant water use and assess agricultural practices' impact on water sustainability. He leads a lab developing advanced methods for evapotranspiration (ET) estimation through multi-satellite data fusion, deep learning, and cloud computing frameworks like OpenET.

Dr. Yang holds a Doctorate and Master of Science from the University of Massachusetts, and a Bachelor of Science from Beijing Normal University. His work integrates remote sensing data with actionable insights to provide farmers and policymakers with reliable water management tools. Key areas include field-to-global ET modeling, drought impacts on ecosystems, and post-fire hydrological recovery analysis.

His research emphasizes operational ET data production, leveraging Google Earth Engine for scalable solutions. Recent studies explore water yield enhancement through longleaf pine restoration, post-fire hydrological response, and precision agriculture applications in vineyards and orchards. His methodologies address climate change adaptation and sustainable land use practices.

Dr. Yang collaborates on interdisciplinary projects such as the OpenET initiative, advancing open-access water data for the western U.S. His contributions span peer-reviewed journals in remote sensing, hydrology, and environmental science, with a focus on bridging academic research and real-world water management challenges.