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Research interests
Biosphere-atmosphere interactions; Aerosol-cloud interactions; Numerical modeling
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Education/Academic qualification
Atmospheric Science, BS
Atmospheric Science, BS, Nanjing University
Climatology, PhD
Climatology, PhD, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Publications
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Lidar-Based Observations of Pollen Above a Mixed Hardwood Forest in the United States
Steiner, A. L., Wozniak, M. C., Zhang, Y., Ault, A. P., Kort, E. A., DeCola, P., Lersch, T. L., Casuccio, G. S. & Reilly, K. S., Dec 28 2025, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 130, 24, e2025JD044361.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of Pollen on Hydrometeors and Precipitation in a Convective System
Zhang, Y., Subba, T., Matthews, B. H., Pettersen, C., Brooks, S. D. & Steiner, A. L., Mar 28 2024, In: Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. 129, 6, 24 p., e2023JD039891.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
7 Citations (Web of Science) -
Student Interest Drives Modernization of Climate Science Curriculum: Engaging with Community Partners outside the Classroom
Dacic, N., Lojko, A., Zhang, Y., Yang, E., Whitcomb, M., Bassis, J. & Rood, R. B., Dec 2024, In: Earth Interactions. 105, 12, p. E2249-E2262 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Simulating the Transport and Rupture of Pollen in the Atmosphere
Subba, T., Zhang, Y. & Steiner, A. L., Mar 2023, In: Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems. 15, 3, 25 p., e2022MS003329.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Projected climate-driven changes in pollen emission season length and magnitude over the continental United States
Zhang, Y. & Steiner, A. L., Mar 15 2022, In: Nature Communications. 13, 1, 10 p., 1234.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
154 Scopus citations
Prizes
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Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology
Zhang, Y. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Fellowship
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Investigating Vertical Profiles of composition and abundance of Fungal Spores and Their Impacts on Regional Climate
Zhang, Y. (Recipient) & Steiner, A. L. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: External Award
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Uncovering the Link Between Marine Biology and Cloud Formation in High-Latitude Ocean Environments
Zhang, Y. (Recipient), 2026
Prize: External Award
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Advancing Global Estimates of Pollen Concentrations and Their Atmospheric and Societal Impacts
Zhang, Y. (Speaker)
Aug 2025Activity: Give a talk or presentation › Poster
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Advancing Global Estimates of Pollen Concentrations and Their Atmospheric and Societal Impacts
Zhang, Y. (Speaker)
Aug 2025Activity: Give a talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Exhibit sets sail with HX Expeditions partnership
Zhang, Y. (Participant)
May 2025Activity: Attend an event › Other
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Enhancing Biological Aerosol Modeling and Observations to Assess Their Climate Impacts
Zhang, Y. (Speaker)
Apr 23 2025Activity: Give a talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Understanding Wildfire Emissions: From Composition to Variability, and their Link to Fire Characteristics
Zhang, Y. (Speaker)
Apr 2025Activity: Give a talk or presentation › Poster
Press/Media
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Allergies, meet climate change: April was a pretty bad month, Planet Detroit
05/1/25
1 Media contribution
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Where does your city rank on the list of the U.S. ‘allergy capitals’? the Washington Post
03/1/25
1 Media contribution
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