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About me
Jiangong Liu is an ecosystem ecologist studying how terrestrial ecosystems interact with climate change. His research integrates field measurements, big data analytics (ecological datasets and remote sensing), artificial intelligence, and ecosystem function modeling. He aims to gain mechanistic understanding regarding the future of land carbon sinks and contribute to effective solutions to climate change and enhancing human well-being.
Research Interests
- Ecosystem adaptation to climate change
- Ecosystem response to climate extremes
- Nature-based climate solutions
- Explainable AI & causally-inferenced AI
Career
Assistant Professor (from May 2025)
Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change Thrust,
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
Ph.D. in Physical Geography
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (advised by Prof. Derrick Y.F. Lai), 2020
Visiting Scholar
University of California, Berkeley (advised by Prof. Dennis Baldocchi), 2019
Postdoctoral Researcher
Seoul National University (advised by Prof. Youngryel Ryu), 2022
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Columbia University (advised by Prof. Pierre Gentine), 2025