Wen Zhou
Distinguished Professor
Dr. Wen Zhou is Distinguished Professor at Fudan University, serving as the Deputy Director of the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at Fudan University and Director of the Institute of Ice, Snow, and Climate Change at Polar Research Institute of China. Before joining Fudan in 2022, she was a tenured Professor at City University of Hong Kong. Wen’s research focuses on the mechanisms and predictions of weather and climate extremes, including climate dynamics, polar climate change, extreme events, tropical cyclones, decadal variability prediction, ocean-atmosphere interaction, and AI4Climate.
Personal Website; Researchgate; Google Scholar
Contact: wen_zhou@fudan.edu.cn
Ruhua Zhang
Associate Researcher
I am an Associate Researcher in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Fudan University. I graduated from Lanzhou University with a Master’s degree in Atmosphere Sciences in 2015, and a PhD degree in 2020. Prior to Fudan I was a postdoc in City University of Hong Kong for one year and a half. My research interest lies at the stratosphere-troposphere interaction, sea-air interaction and climate forecast. I plan to apply mixed methods to better understand how the ocean and stratosphere affect the surface climate change and their relative contributions.
Personal Website; Researchgate; Google Scholar
Contact: ruhua_zhang@fudan.edu.cn
Yue Zhang
Associate Researcher
I’m working as an Associate Researcher at Fudan University, specializing in atmospheric and climate science. My academic path, marked by a Ph.D. from City University of Hong Kong under the guidance of Prof. Wen Zhou, has been dedicated to dissecting the air-sea interactions crucial for understanding climate variability in the Asian-Australian monsoon region. I gained my bachelor degree at Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology and my master degree from Sun Yat-Sen University under the guidance of Prof. Song Yang.
My investigations, initially motivated by the significant long-term climatic variability effects attributed to the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), have been aimed at unraveling its physical mechanisms. This starting point led me to uncover a lot of interesting phenomena regarding how inter-basin air-sea interactions across seasons impact the Asian-Australian monsoon climate variability. Building on these discoveries, I have conducted a series of mechanistic studies and published related articles, all contributing to a deeper understanding of regional climate dynamics.
I was awarded the Outstanding Academic Performance Award for Research Degree Students and the Research Tuition Scholarship from City University of Hong Kong in 2017. I also lead a project funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China titled “Cross-seasonal relationship among Indian Ocean dipole, Tibetan Plateau snow anomaly, and summer precipitation over eastern China and its response to climate change” (Grant No. 42005010, 2020/1-2023/12, PI).
Personal Website; Researchgate; Google Scholar
Contact: yue_zhang@fudan.edu.cn
Jinxiao Li
Guest Researcher
Li Jinxiao specializes in the research and development of numerical weather prediction (NWP) models and their applications in power system meteorology. He played a pivotal role in advancing the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) climate system model and pioneered the development of a Global-Regional Integrated Forecasting System. By innovatively coupling self-developed micro-scale high-resolution meteorological models with global climate system frameworks through two-way integration, he engineered the Ensemble Seamless Prediction System (ESS)—a multi-scale forecasting platform featuring adaptive regional mesh refinement. Leveraging this system, he further devised AI-driven error correction algorithms and high-resolution regional modeling technologies, achieving marked improvements in predictive accuracy for typhoon trajectory forecasting, power grid meteorological risk assessment, and extreme weather disaster early warning systems.
As both the leader of an R&D innovation team at a major central state-owned enterprise and a dual-appointed expert at the Huairou National Laboratory, he brings over a decade of expertise in core meteorological technology innovation and industrial applications. He has directed or contributed to more than 10 national and provincial-level research programs, including the National Natural Science Foundation (NSFC) Youth Project, Huairou Laboratory Major R&D Initiative, CAS Strategic Priority Research Program (Category B), NSFC Key Projects, National Key R&D Program of China, NSFC International Collaborative Projects, and multiple enterprise-level R&D initiatives. His distinguished honors include the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) Research Excellence Award and the Shanghai Rising-Star Scholar (Class B).
In the past five years, he has authored 40+ peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals such as Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems, Geoscientific Model Development, and Weather and Forecasting, with 10 first/corresponding-author papers. His intellectual property portfolio comprises 8 registered software copyrights and 6 granted national invention patents, underscoring his translational impact in operational meteorology.
Researchgate
Contact: lijinxiao@lasg.iap.ac.cn
Xiaoli Zhou
Postdoc Scholar (2022-)
I am a postdoctoral fellow at Fudan University. My research interests are mainly water vapor transport induced by tropical cyclones and the influence of the south branch westerly jet on tropical cyclone activity. Next, I plan to learn more about the effects of the tropical easterly jet on tropical cyclone activity. I graduated from the Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences with a PhD degree in 2021. And I received my bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Chengdu University of Information Technology in 2013 and 2016 respectively.
Bo Tong
Postdoc Scholar (2023-)
I am currently working as a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences of Fudan University. My research interest lies at tropical air-sea interactions, especially the mechanisms of the Indian Ocean Dipole and the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, and their impacts on the environment and society. Recently, I am conducting a study to reveal the development and evolution of the Indian Ocean Dipole from multiple time scales. I graduated from Zhejiang Ocean University in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in physical oceanography. Then I obtained a PhD in physical oceanography from the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2022.
Researchgate
Contact: bo_tong@fudan.edu.cn
Zili Shen
Postdoc Scholar (2023-)
I am conducting postdoctoral research in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at Fudan University. My research focus on the physical mechanism of inter-decadal variability in the Arctic climate system, particularly investigating the relative contribution of internal variability and anthropogenic forcing on the Arctic climate variability. I graduated from NUIST with a doctoral degree in Atmospheric Science in 2022. Prior to Fudan University, I spent 4 years in IAP conducting my research on Arctic climate change.
Personal Website; Researchgate
Contact: shenzili@fudan.edu.cn
Yuqing Wang
Postdoc Scholar (2023-)
I am a Postdoc on Atmospheric Science at Fudan University. My research focuses on climate extremes, especially the variation mechanisms of heatwave events in polar regions, and the relationship between heatwave events in mid-high latitudes and polar climate change. Prior to Fudan University, I completed my PhD degree at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2023.
Researchgate
Contact: yuqwang@fudan.edu.cn
Dushantha Sandaruwan
PhD Student (2021-)
I’m a PhD candidate in Oceanography at City University of Hong Kong, my research focuses on Ocean atmospheric interaction and climate change. I am dedicated to deepening our understanding of the complex dynamics between the ocean and the atmosphere. Specifically, I am investigating the impacts of ocean extreme warming and climate change on marine ecosystems, with a particular emphasis on marine heatwaves. Through the utilization of advanced analytical techniques and climate models, I aim to find out the underlying mechanisms driving these extreme events and their broader implications for global climate patterns.
Currently I’m a visiting research student at University of Exeter, United Kingdom. I received my Bachelor degrees in Marine Science from University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka and pursued my master degree in University of Chinese Academy of Science. During my Master’s program, I had the opportunity to work as a research student at the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, where I gained valuable experience in the field of oceanography.
Researchgate; Google Scholar
Contact: dwijendra2-c@my.cityu.edu.hk
Zekai Ni
PhD Student (2021-)
I am currently pursuing a PhD in Energy and Environment at the City University of Hong Kong. My research interests focus on sea level rise, ocean-atmosphere interaction and extreme weather under climate change, particularly tropical cyclones and storm surges. Currently, I am involved in the development of a deep-learning model for predicting storm surges. I am very interested in developing surrogate storm surge models for rapid prediction, while also dedicated to exploring their interpretability. In 2017, I graduated from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences with a Master’s degree in Physical Oceanography. Before joining UCAS, I spent four years at South China University of Technology, where I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering.
Zheng-Hang Fu
PhD Student (2023-)
I am a first year Ph.D. student in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at Fudan University. My current research focuses on the dynamics of extreme climate/weather events, including heatwaves, floods, and tropical cyclones. Before embarking on my Ph.D. journey, I earned a B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences from Fudan University in June 2023.
Personal Website; Researchgate; Google Scholar
Contact: fuzh23@m.fudan.edu.cn
Lunyu Li
PhD Student (join in 2024)
I am currently pursuing a PhD in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at Fudan University. My research is on the ocean-atmosphere coupling in the tropics. I received the bachelor’s degree from Harbin Institute of Technology, and the master’s degree is at Fudan University.
Hao Wang
PhD Student (2024-)
I am currently pursuing a PhD in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at Fudan University. My current research focuses on the monsoon dynamics, large-scale air-sea interaction and polar climate change. Before embarking on my Ph.D. journey, I earned my B.S. and M.S. in the School of Atmospheric Sciences at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology.
Yu Zhang
PhD Student (2025-)
I am an undergraduate student from the class of 2021 in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at Fudan University. My research interest is the impact of interdecadal variability on meteorological elements. I am currently leading a FDUROP Wangdao Student project, titled “The Modulation Effects of PDO and ENSO on the Precipitation Pattern in China during Summer”.
Researchgate
Contact: 21307110274@m.fudan.edu.cn
Zhuoying Li
Master Student (2022-)
I’m pursuing a Master’s Degree in Atmospheric Science at Fudan University. My research interest lies in the tropical cyclone activities under climate change. My current research focuses on the poleward migration of tropical cyclones over the western North Pacific in the CMIP6-HighResMIP Models. I graduated from Sun Yat-Sen University with my bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science in 2022.
Xin Wang
Master Student (2023-)
I am pursuing a Master degree in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at Fudan University. My research interests focus on climate dynamics, monsoon dynamics, large-scale air-sea interaction, and the response of the global monsoon systems to global warming. I plan to utilize multiple datasets, various diagnosis methods, and numerical model simulation to reveal the physical mechanism under different climate phenomena and explore the variation of large-scale monsoon systems in the future. I graduated from the School of Atmospheric Sciences at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology with a Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science in 2023.
Researchgate
Contact: wangxin23@m.fudan.edu.cn
Qianqian Wang
Master Student (2024-)
I am pursuing a Master’s Degree in Atmospheric Science at Fudan University. My research interest lies in polar climate change. I graduated from Sun Yat-Sen University with my bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science in 2024.
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Recent alumni
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Xin Wang (2009-2011, Research Fellow in CityUHK), now at South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Professor
Wong Wai Cheong (2012, MS in CityUHK)
Li C. Y. Richard (2013, PhD in CityUHK), Environmental Protection Department of Hong Kong
Lok Chan Wa (2013, MS in CityUHK)
Xiuzhen Li (2010-2013, PhD in CityUHK): now at Sun Yat-sen University, Professor
Lin Wang (2013.2-2013.8, visiting student): now at IAP, Associate Professor.
Weiwen Wang (2010-2014, PhD in CityUHK): now at Jinan Univeristy, Associate Professor
Leung Y. T. Marco (2010-2015, PhD in CityUHK): HKO, Scientific Officer
Chow C. H. Eric (2015, PhD in CityUHK): Environmental Protection Department of Hong Kong
Cheung H. N. Hoffman (2011, MS; 2015, PhD in CityUHK): now at ERM Environmental Resources management, Managing technical consultant
Qiu Shuang (2018, PhD in CityUHK): now at CUIT, Lecturer
ABOLUDE Akintayo Temiloluwa (2018, PhD in CityUHK)
Wang Ying (2018, MS in CityUHK)
Cheung King Yeung (2019, PhD in CityUHK)
AKINSANOLA Akintomide Afolayan (2015-2019, PhD in CityUHK): now at University of Illinois at Chicago, Assistant Professor
Han Zhou (2018-2020, postdoc), now at Wuhan University of Technology, Associate Professor
Jian Yuntao (2018-2021, PhD in CityUHK), Guangdong Climate Center, Engineer
Ye Tian (2023, PhD in CityUHK)
Xiaocheng Yu (2019-2023, PhD in CityUHK): now at The University of Queensland, postdoc
Erandani Lakshani (2020-2024, PhD in CityUHK): now at Nanyang Technological University, postdoc
Oluwafemi Adeyeri (2021-2024, PhD in CityUHK), now at Australian National University, Associate Lecturer
Hongjie Liang (2022-2024, postdoc): now at Polar Research Institute of China, postdoc
Zhenchen Liu (2022-2024, postdoc): now at Hohai University, Lecturer
Zixiang Yan (2022-2024, postdoc): now at Shanghai Investigation, Design & Research Institute
Xuan Tong (2022-2024, postdoc), now at NUIST, Lecturer