Dr Yao is currently employed as a Research Scientist for National Centre for Earth Observation at the University of Edinburgh. He holds a PhD in Atmospheric and Environmental Science from the University of Edinburgh, a Master’s degree in Geography (Urban and Regional Planning) from Peking University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Geographical Information System from East China Normal University.

The long-term goal of Dr Yao’s research is to utilize Earth observation data and state-of-science models to address critical research questions that at the same time are relevant to policy makers. At present, he is simultaneously focusing on: 1) Satellite remote sensing of atmospheric composition and 2) Global atmospheric chemistry and climate change as related to energy systems.

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Last updated: 10 October, 2024