Early Career Researcher (ECR) of the Month (June 2025) – Ling Yang
By Lou Brett, University of Strathclyde
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We’re excited to spotlight Ling Yang, our Early Career Researcher (ECR) of the Month for June 2025!
Ling is in the first year of their PhD at the University of Southampton, where they are investigating how droughts, heatwaves, and compound events affect terrestrial ecosystems.
Their research combines Earth observations, terrestrial biosphere models, and data assimilation techniques to improve both process understanding and model representation of how ecosystems respond to climate extremes.
Before starting their PhD, Ling completed an MRes at the University of Edinburgh, where they used the CARDAMOM data assimilation framework to constrain biosphere models and explore carbon–water dynamics in contrasting ecosystems like Howard Springs (Australia) and Las Majadas (Spain). This work highlighted how soil moisture, root traits, and climate regimes jointly shape ecosystem carbon responses.
Ling’s PhD continues in this direction, now focusing more on how ecosystems respond to compound climate hazards—such as co-occurring droughts and heatwaves—using state-of-the-art modelling approaches.
Outside of academia, Ling enjoys travelling, hiking, exploring new environments, and playing badminton. They are also passionate about cultural exchange and building community through shared outdoor experiences.
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