Dr. Qianlai Zhuang

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Biography

Qianlai Zhuang is a Professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University. He is also the Director of the Geodata Science Professionals MS Program. Dr. Zhuang received his Ph.D. from the University of Alaska at Fairbanks and has extensive experience in the field of biogeochemical dynamics. His research primarily focuses on the interactions between the atmosphere, biosphere, and human dimension in the context of climate change. Specific areas of his research include carbon exchanges between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere, the impacts of climate change on soil physics, and atmospheric chemicals. His major research activities involve modeling carbon and methane exchanges, studying ecosystem dynamics, and analyzing the consequences of air pollutants on ecosystem services and the economy. Dr. Zhuang has been involved in multiple interdisciplinary research collaborations and has received several significant awards for his work in climate science.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Principal investigator for multiple studies focusing on climate change and ecosystem modeling.

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Conducted advanced research on climate and ecosystem interactions.

Assistant Professor

2005-01-01 — 2010-12-31

Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Developed courses in environmental science and conducted research.

Post-Doctoral Scientist

2001-01-01 — 2005-12-31

The Ecosystems Center of Marine Biological Laboratory • Woods Hole, MA

Researched biogeochemical processes in aquatic ecosystems.

Research Assistant

1997-01-01 — 2001-12-31

Department of Biology and Wildlife, Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska at Fairbanks • Fairbanks, AK

Assisted in research on Arctic ecosystem dynamics.

Research Assistant

1988-01-01 — 1997-12-31

Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences • Beijing, China

Engaged in ecological and environmental research.

Awards

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NASA Award

2022-11-01
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NASA Award

2021-08-05
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NSF Award

2018-08-01

Courses

EAPS 52900: Modeling Ecosystems Biogeochemical Cycles EAPS 52700: Principles of Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology EAPS 591: Integrated Global System Modeling EAPS 591: Environmental Model-Data Assimilation EAPS 120: Introduction to Geography

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.