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🏛️Early Academic Pursuits

Zhicong Yin’s academic journey began with a strong foundation in atmospheric sciences. He quickly rose to prominence during his early career, focusing on climate variability and extreme weather events. His dedication to understanding climatic phenomena at mid-high latitudes shaped his research path, laying the groundwork for his future contributions to the scientific community.

As a professor and Ph.D. supervisor at the School of Atmospheric Sciences at Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Yin has established himself as a leading figure in climate science. Over the past five years, he has published 60 academic papers, including 40 as the first or corresponding author in top-tier journals such as Nature Communications, National Science Review, Science Bulletin, Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, and Journal of Climate. These publications highlight his significant contributions to understanding climate variability and extreme weather events.

Zhicong Yin has made groundbreaking contributions to climate science.
1. He revealed the “Warm Arctic – Cold Eurasia” phenomenon on a subseasonal scale, explaining the subseasonal reversal’s physical mechanism.
2. He explored the physical processes behind extreme cold/warm transitions in winter and super dust storms in spring, driven by rapid changes in the mid-high latitude climate system.
3. His research has explained the role of multi-layer climate factors in regulating haze days and the interannual variability of ozone-related meteorological conditions, offering a new understanding of atmospheric pollution dynamics.

Zhicong Yin’s work on climate variability has had a significant impact on the scientific community and policy-making circles. His insights into extreme weather events have improved predictive models, which are critical for mitigating climate-related disasters. His research on mid-high latitude climate dynamics offers solutions for tackling the challenges posed by climate change in these vulnerable regions.

Yin has an impressive record, with 84 papers published in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals. His work is frequently cited by peers in the climate science field, solidifying his reputation as a thought leader in his area of expertise. His extensive publication record underscores his commitment to advancing knowledge in atmospheric sciences.

Looking ahead, Zhicong Yin’s legacy will be defined by his pioneering research into climate variability and his role in shaping the scientific discourse on climate change at mid-high latitudes. His ongoing projects and future endeavors will likely continue to influence both academic research and climate policy. Yin’s dedication to advancing climate prediction models and his in-depth exploration of climate-induced disasters will have lasting effects on global environmental sustainability efforts.

Recent Autumn Sea Ice Loss in the Eastern Arctic Enhanced by Summer Asian-Pacific Oscillation
Authors: Zhou, B., Song, Z., Yin, Z., Hsu, P., Chen, H.
Journal: Nature Communications, 2024, 15(1), 2798
Warming-Induced Hydrothermal Anomaly Over the Earth’s Three Poles Amplifies Concurrent Extremes in 2022
Authors: Zhang, J., Chen, H., Fang, X., Yin, Z., Hu, R.
Journal: npj Climate and Atmospheric Science, 2024, 7(1), 8
Efficacy of China’s Clean Air Actions to Tackle PM2.5 Pollution Between 2013 and 2020
Authors: Geng, G., Liu, Y., Liu, Y., He, K., Zhang, Q.
Journal: Nature Geoscience, 2024, 17(10), pp. 987–994
Seasonal Prediction of Midsummer Compound Heat-Humidity Events Over Southeast China
Authors: Han, T., Sun, W., Zhi, Y., Li, S., Yin, Z.
Journal: Atmospheric Research, 2024, 308, 107541
Stratospheric Quasi-Biennial Oscillation Modulates the Impact of Boreal Summer Intraseasonal Oscillation on Rainfall Extremes in the Yangtze–Huaihe River Basin
Authors: Zhou, F., Wu, Y., Han, T., Yin, Z.
Journal: Geophysical Research Letters, 2024, 51(16), e2024GL110922