Experience
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Air Pollution Specialist
California Air Resources Board
Riverside, CA, USA
As an expert in air pollution regulation, I take a hands-on approach to researching and studying the impact of air pollution on the environment and human health. Through the use of cutting-edge measurement networks and chemical transport models, I’ve been able to gain a deep understanding of air pollution in California. My passion for this work drives me to continuously seek new ways to reduce pollution and improve the overall air quality in the region.
2020 - 2023
Assistant Research Professor
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA, USA
At Penn State University, I had the privilege to work on several groundbreaking research projects in the field of atmospheric and climate sciences. My work mainly focused on the atmospheric transport and surface fluxes of CO2, using global model ensembles, satellite retrievals, and intensive aircraft measurements. I also worked on improving regional meteorology and air pollution modeling. I was co-leading two government-funded research projects alongside Prof. Kenneth Davis, a distinguished scholar in this field. It had been a challenging but fulfilling experience, and I had grown from strength to strength.
2017 - 2019
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ, USA
At Princeton University, I had access to numerous resources and experts that enabled me to study regional-scale and global-scale ozone pollution using large datasets, intensive field measurements, and global models. Environmental research requires a sound team of researchers with exceptional skills that range from data mining and visualization to multidisciplinary analysis. I worked around the clock to establish and test meaningful theories, models, and datasets that would shape the future of atmospheric science.
Education
2012 - 2017
PhD in Environmental Engineering
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​Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Kowloon, Hong Kong
I earned my PhD in Environmental Engineering from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. I was a holder of the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship, a highly competitive fellowship scheme. I was also offered Ph.D. scholarships from several universities in the U.S. (declined). My doctoral work focused on the role of reactive nitrogen chemistry, halogen chemistry, and haze and ozone pollution in our environment. Utilizing advanced in-situ observations and modeling techniques, I contributed to sharpening the current understanding of air quality issues. I'm still always ready to explore innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges.
2009 - 2012
M.S. in Atmospheric Physcis and Environment
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Nanjing University
Nanjing, China
I was recommended to Nanjing University Graduate School without examinations where I received my Master of Science in Atmospheric Physics and Environment. My research work during my M.S. involves regional modeling of aerosol pollution and its direct and indirect effects on climate
2005 - 2009
B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences
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Nanjing University
Nanjing, China
I received my Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences from the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Nanjing University. My undergraduate coursework covered meteorology, climate science, fluid dynamics, atmospheric chemistry, etc.
Professional Skills
Air Quality Modeling
Data Analysis
Field Measurements
Project Management
Languages
Mandarin Chinese (Native)
Wu Chinese (Native)
English (Proficient)