Dr. Yangyang Xu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yangyang Xu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas A&M University. He received his PhD from the University of California, San Diego in 2014, where he also earned his Master's degree in 2011 and Bachelor's degree in 2008 from Peking University. Xu's research focuses on global environmental change and its impacts, contributing significant insights into the field through various scholarly publications. He has been honored with several awards, including the Global Environment Change Early Career Award from the American Geophysical Union in 2019, recognizing his outstanding contributions to research and education in environmental change. In 2021, he received the Distinguished Achievement Award for Faculty Excellence in Research from Texas A&M University, honoring his exemplary contributions to the College of Geosciences. His work not only advances academic understanding but also addresses societal impacts related to environmental concerns.

Research Interests

Awards

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Global Environment Change Early Career Award

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Distinguished Achievement Award - Faculty Excellence Research

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
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  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.