About Me

I am a remote sensing data scientist and Postdoctoral Associate at the Yale School of the Environment, where I work with Dr. Luke C. Sanford in the Study of Politics and Institutions with Remote Environmental Sensing (SPIRES) Lab to advance our understanding of complex human–environment systems using big spatiotemporal data and artificial intelligence. I earned my Ph.D. in the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Connecticut (UConn), where I was advised by Dr. Zhe Zhu in the Global Environmental Remote Sensing Laboratory (GERS Lab).

My research lies at the intersection of ecosystem science, human–environment systems, and geospatial data science. I integrate Earth observation, field measurements, causal inference, and AI/ML to investigate the drivers and consequences of global environmental change, with a particular focus on land disturbances, ecosystem resilience, and human–environment interactions across spatial and temporal scales. I am also interested in translating research findings into actionable insights to support natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, power grid reliability, and the development of resilient human-natural systems in the Anthropocene. You can learn more about my work on the Research page.

Outside of research, I enjoy hiking, playing badminton, spending time with my dog, and exploring how data can help us better understand our changing planet.

Education

• Ph.D. Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Connecticut, 2025
• M.Sc. Meteorology and Physical Oceanography, University of Miami, 2020
• B.Sc. Marine Technology, Ocean University of China, 2018