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地理卓越學術講座系列
Geography Distinguished Seminars Series
Carbon Cycle Research, Assessment, and Management: An Overview of Contributions by the USGS
Date: 20 FEB 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 15:30-17:00 (HKT)
Venue: Chamber, Faculty of Social Science, 11/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, HKU
Registration link: https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_hdetail.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=98835
Abstract:
Over the past few decades, significant strides have been made in understanding, assessing, and managing the carbon cycle, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the global scientific community including the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Some of the notable contributions by USGS include: 1) development of advanced methodologies such as remote sensing techniques, field-based observations, and modeling approaches that provide high-resolution results on carbon dynamics, 2) comprehensive carbon sequestration assessments across diverse landscapes, including forests, wetlands, and agricultural lands, and 3) innovative management strategies such as reforestation, soil moisture enhancement, and sustainable land use planning. I will highlight these contributions with examples.
Dr Zhiliang Zhu
Senior Physical Scientist, US Geological Survey
Dr Zhiliang Zhu is a senior physical scientist with US. Geological Survey. His studies are focused on improving the knowledge of carbon dynamics and other environmental management needs. He led a US national biologic carbon sequestration assessment program and was responsible for developments of national wildfire decision support programs and land cover mapping projects. He also coordinated US federal government research on carbon cycle. He received graduate training from University of Michigan and undergraduate degree from Nanjing Forestry University. He has over 125 science publications to his credit.
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