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Dr. Peng Zhao (赵鹏) is an assistant professor in Atmospheric Science in the Department of Health and Environmental Sciences (HES), School of Science, Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), as well as a member of the Honorary XJTLU Association, Liverpool University, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). He used to work as an assistant research scientist at the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences (China), a post-doc at the Institute of Ecology, University of Innsbruck (Austria), and a post-doc at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry (Germany).
Dr. Zhao's research focuses on the ecosystem-atmosphere interaction, the cycles, and transformations of atmospheric pollutants, especially carbon compounds, as well as bioaerosols in the atmosphere. He is also interested in environmental data science. As an R language user, he published three books about R and data visualization and developed several R packages.
Dr. Zhao teaches undergraduates, master and PhD students atmospheric science, data science, and statistics. He serves as a Young Editorial Board Member of the journal Data Science and Management. He is a member of the Capital of Statistics.
Visit Dr. Peng Zhao's additional information at: https://connect.xjtlu.edu.cn/user/pengzhao.
Teaching
- Module leader of ENV405, ENV212, ENV221, ENV222, ENV203, and DPH206.
- Co-teaching for SCI002, APH003, ENV301, BIO303, DTS311TC, APH422, ENV002, DPH301, PGRSPT.
Awards and honours
- February 2024, Excellent Supervisor Award of the Tianfu Cup National University Students Energy Finance Innovation Challenge Competition, 2024
- December 2023, Excellent Supervisor Award of the XJTLU Research-Led Learning Symposium.
- April 2023, Teaching Innovation Award, School of Science, XJTLU
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. , Department of Micrometeorology, University of Bayreuth
M.Sc. , College of Environmental Sciences, Peking University
B.Sc. , College of Chemistry and Molucular Enginerring, Peking University
External positions
Member, Capital of Statistics
Fellow, Higher Education Academy (HEA)
Member of Honorary XJTLU Association, Liverpool University
Person Types
- Staff
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The behaviors of methane at soil-water interface and rhizosphere in rice paddy system
1/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Governmental Research Project
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The Behaviors of Methane at Soi-Water Interface and Rhizosphere in Rice Paddy System
Chen, Z., Wu, L., Xie, X., Tang, K. & Zhao, P.
1/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Atmospheric thermal stratification controls on formation and spatiotemporal variations of sand laden air flows
Li, B., Zhao, P., Zhou, X., Joel, D. & He, Y.
1/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Integrating Generative Artificial Intelligence in Automatic Assessment and Personalized Learning in Higher Education
1/09/23 → 31/08/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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The exchange of bioaerosols between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere
Zhao, P., Li, B., Morse, A. & Dean, J.
1/12/22 → 30/11/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Health risk assessment to xenoestrogen through atmospheric PM2.5 particles: A case study in Suzhou
Wang, M., Li, D., Tong, T., Xia, Y., Zhang, H., Zhou, X., Jiang, W., Chen, K., Wang, F., Zhao, P. & Han, L., 1 Mar 2025, In: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 292, 117992.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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rarestR: An R Package Using Rarefaction Metrics to Estimate α- and β-Diversity for Incomplete Samples
Zou, Y., Zhao, P., Wu, N., Lai, J., Peres-Neto, P. R. & Axmacher, J. C., Jan 2025, In: Diversity and Distributions. 31, 1, e13954.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Temporal species stability underpins the link between biodiversity and human health
Xu, Q., Qu, B., Zhao, P., Clement, S., Shi, Y., Jordan, K. P., Li, L. & Chen, Y., 1 Aug 2025, In: Environmental Research. 278, 121728.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Digital Transformation Journey of the SCI (School of Science) Data Center
Zhao, P. & Moraros, J., 19 Apr 2025, Centre for Educational Innovation and Excellence, Learning Mall, XJTLU.Research output: Other contribution
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西交利物浦大学理学院数据中心的数字化转型之路
Zhao, P. & Moraros, J., 28 May 2025, Centre for Educational Innovation and Excellence, Learning Mall, XJTLU.Research output: Other contribution
Activities
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5 Minutes to Set up an AI Tutor for Your Module on Learning Mall
Peng Zhao (Speaker)
10 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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AI 驱动下高校学生考核方法新探
Peng Zhao (Speaker)
22 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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SURF-2025-0313: Emission and Energy Consumption Characteristics of Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles under Different Loading Conditions
Peng Zhao (Supervisor)
1 Jun 2025 → 30 Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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SURF-2025-0005: Spatiotemporal variations of methane concentrations and fluxes from ditches and canals: A Case Study in Suzhou
Peng Zhao (Supervisor)
1 Jun 2025 → 30 Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Research Progresses in Atmospheric Models and Big Data
Peng Zhao (Speaker)
9 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar