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Shike Zhang
Shike is interested in climate change and wildfire dynamics in the western US. Before he joined SEAS, Shike focused on current situation of industrial structure, energy structure, water environment and development strategic planning of coastal countries. In his current research, he aims to expand his knowledge of ecology and advanced statistical methods to develop numerical models and simulations that can assess the feedback of human activities on the ecosystem and ease its burden. Shike completed his undergraduate studies in 2022, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Tongji University.
Education
B.S., Environmental Science, Department of Environmental Science and Technology, Tongji University (2022)
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Advisor Specialization(s)
Ecosystem Science and Management
Research
Wildfire-burning vegetation is a common feature of western US landscapes and has profound effects on ecosystems and livelihoods. These trends are exacerbated by land management and climate change, resulting in more frequent and severe burning. Despite their importance, we lack a quantitative understanding of the biomass and carbon dynamics driven by wildfires. To address this knowledge gap, Shike want to use cutting-edge remote sensing data to examine the decadal-long effects of wildfires on vegetation biomass and carbon.
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