PhD Candidate, China University of Geosciences, Chinaš
Mengjiao Fan is a PhD candidate at the China University of Geosciences, specializing in Public Administration. Her research focuses on land use carbon emissions, pollution reduction, and sustainable development with a regional emphasis on China. Throughout her academic journey, she has published four SCI-indexed papers in top-tier journals such as Ecological Informatics and Land. In addition to her research, she has presented at international conferences, including the Royal Geographical Society Annual Conference 2023 and the 30th International Conference on Geoinformatics 2023 in London. Mengjiaoās work aims to find innovative solutions for sustainable and low-carbon regional development.
Profile
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Education š
Mengjiao Fan is currently pursuing a PhD in Public Administration at the China University of Geosciences. Her studies are deeply rooted in environmental sustainability, with a focus on land use, carbon emissions, and pollution reduction. Through her academic endeavors, she has gained a strong foundation in spatial analysis and ecological evaluation, positioning her to make significant contributions to China’s low-carbon transition and sustainable urbanization.
Experience š¼
Mengjiao has been involved in several key research projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Her roles include Technical Director and Responsible Technical Personnel in various government projects such as land and spatial planning for counties in Henan Province. Additionally, she has contributed to research on the integrated protection and governance of natural landscapes, as well as urban construction land performance evaluation under new urbanization policies.
Research Interests š¬
Mengjiaoās primary research interests lie in land use, carbon emissions, and sustainable development. She specializes in studying the spatial-temporal dynamics of land use carbon emissions, the factors influencing low-carbon transitions, and the coupling of pollution reduction with high-quality regional development. Her innovative spatial network approach integrates ecological risk assessments with geochemical baselines to address urbanization challenges and promote environmental sustainability in China.
Awards š
Mengjiao Fan is a strong contender for the Young Scientist Award, recognizing her valuable contributions to environmental science and public administration. She has garnered attention for her work on carbon emissions, pollution reduction, and sustainable urbanization, particularly in the context of Chinaās rapid development. Her research’s innovative approach to regional sustainability has positioned her as a rising star in her field.
Publications Top Notesš
Fan M, Wang Z, Xue Z. Spatiotemporal evolution characteristics, influencing factors of land use carbon emissions, and low-carbon development in Hubei Province, China. Ecological Informatics, 2024: 102567. (SCI, IF=5.9, Q1). DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoinf.2024.102567
Fan M, Wang Z, Ye S, Wei, C., Xue Z. The Spatial Network Characteristics of the Coupling between Pollution and Carbon Reduction and High-Quality Development in the Yangtze River Economic Belt. Land, 2024: 13, 2102. (SCI, IF=3.2, Q2). DOI: 10.3390/land13122102
Xue, Z., Wang, Z., Tan, L., & Fan, M. Geochemical baseline assessment and ecological risk evaluation of potentially toxic elements in soils: a case in Han River, China. Journal of Soils and Sediments, 2023, 23(2): 745-764. (SCI, IF=3.6, Q2). DOI: 10.1007/s11368-022-03339-0
Wei, C., Wang, Z., Lan, X., Zhang, H., & Fan, M. The spatial-temporal characteristics and dilemmas of sustainable urbanization in China: A new perspective based on the concept of five-in-one. Sustainability, 2018, 10(12): 4733. (SCI/SSCI, IF=3.9, Q2). DOI: 10.3390/su10124733
Conclusion
Mengjiao Fan is a promising candidate for the Young Scientist Award. His innovative research in sustainable development, land use, and carbon emissions has already made a significant contribution to environmental policy in China. Although there are areas where further engagement could be beneficial, his academic achievements, combined with his active participation in major research projects and international conferences, make him highly deserving of recognition as a young scientist. His potential for continued success in his field, coupled with his forward-thinking research approach, positions him well to receive this prestigious award.