Principle Investigator: Dr. Jiachen Zhang
I will be joining the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Southern California (USC) as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Spring 2024. My research group will investigate the interactions of air quality, climate, and society, quantifying the climate, air quality, health, and equity impacts of engineering and policy solutions. Check out the “Research” tab on this website to learn more about our work!
Prior to joining USC, I am the manager of the Mobile Source Technology Assessment and Modeling Section at the California Air Resources Board. I led a team of scientists and engineers to conduct original research projects, develop emissions inventory, and inform first-of-its-kind regulations aimed at promoting electric vehicles and reducing air pollutant emissions. I earned my Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from USC and my B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences from Peking University.
I currently serve on the Board of Directors at the Chinese-American Engineers and Scientists Association of Southern California (CESASC) and chairs its Entrepreneurship and Innovation Committee. I am also the secretary of the Air & Waste Management Association West Coast Section. I was named by the All America Chinese Youth Federation (AACYF) to the 2022 “Top 30 Under 30,” an annual award for Asian American young aspiring leaders.
I am recruiting dedicated PhD students and Postdocs to my research group!
If the prospect of delving into high-impact research on the nexus of air quality, climate, and society excites you, and if you share our passion of informing equitable policies to combat climate change, air pollution, and associated health risk, please check out the admission tab on this website and apply via https://viterbigradadmission.usc.edu/doctoral/how-to-apply-phd/.
Our group cherishes innovation, collaboration, integrity, excellence, continuous learning and growth, social impact, alongside diversity and inclusion. We invite individuals who resonate with our values to join us in the endeavor of enlightening decision-making through rigorous research and science.
Contact Information
Dr. Jiachen Zhang
jiachen.zhang@usc.edu
Kaprielian Hall
3620 South Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90089
In Memoriam: “Renaissance Man” George Ban-Weiss
My PhD advisor, Dr. George Ban-Weiss, has been an incredible mentor not only throughout my academic journey but also in my personal life. His guidance, support, and encouragement have been invaluable in helping me navigate through the challenges and have shaped me into the person I am today, and I want to pass on his inspirations to fellow trojans.