Assoc Prof. Dr. Shujie Chang | Environmental and Climate Statistics | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof. Dr. Shujie Chang is an accomplished Associate Professor and supervisor of master’s students at the College of Ocean and Meteorology, Guangdong Ocean University, China, with extensive experience in atmospheric and climate sciences. His research focuses on understanding the complex interactions between the stratosphere and troposphere, with particular emphasis on gravity wave processes, ENSO dynamics, high-latitude and tropical teleconnections, and the factors influencing stratospheric ozone over the Tibetan Plateau. Dr. Chang has made significant contributions to modeling these interactions using advanced climate and weather simulation models, satellite observations, and data assimilation techniques. He has led multiple major research projects funded by national and provincial foundations, highlighting his leadership and expertise in the field. With over 20 peer-reviewed publications, his research has garnered notable attention, reflected in an h-index of 6 and approximately 85 citations, demonstrating both the impact and relevance of his work. In addition to his research achievements, he has served as a reviewer for numerous scientific journals and as a Guest Editor for the journal Atmosphere. Dr. Chang is also recognized for his dedication to teaching, having received multiple awards for excellence in instruction, and his contributions have been further acknowledged through prestigious honors such as the Guangdong Province Outstanding Young Meteorological Science and Technology Award.