Keynote Speakers
Prof. Xuhui Lee
(Sara Shallenberger Brown Professor of Climate Science at the Yale School of the Environment)
Our research focuses on understanding the interactions among the terrestrial biosphere, the atmosphere, and anthropogenic drivers. We combine field observations, mathematical modeling, and environmental remote sensing to investigate land–atmosphere processes and greenhouse gas dynamics. Our research methodologies include field observations (eddy covariance, IoT smart sensors, optical isotope instruments, and high-precision greenhouse gas analyzers), mathematical models (land-surface models, large-eddy simulations, mesoscale models, and Earth system models), and environmental remote sensing using drones and satellites
Prof. Stefan K. Arndt
(Physiological and Ecosystem Ecology at the University of Melbourne, Australia)
Our research focuses on understanding plant–environment interactions and ecosystem responses to climate change. We investigate how plants and ecosystems respond to environmental stresses, including heat and drought, and how environmental conditions influence carbon balance, water cycling, and greenhouse gas exchanges. Our research methodologies include physiological and ecological measurements, long-term ecosystem observations, flux tower measurements, and ecosystem monitoring to improve our understanding of ecosystem functioning and sustainable environmental management.
Dr. Chandra S. Deshmukh
(APRIL Peatland Science in Riau, Sumatra, Indonesia)
Our research focuses on understanding greenhouse gas emissions from tropical peatlands and the impacts of land-use change, forestry practices, and water management on ecosystem carbon dynamics. We combine field observations, greenhouse gas measurements, and ecosystem assessments to investigate Carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide emissions and support sustainable peatland management. Our research methodologies include greenhouse gas flux measurements, peatland monitoring, ecosystem carbon assessments, and environmental data analysis to improve greenhouse gas estimation and develop science-based climate solutions.
Dr. Umakant Mishra
(Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, CA, USA)
Our research focuses on terrestrial carbon cycling, soil carbon dynamics, and the effects of land-use change and environmental variability on ecosystem processes. We integrate field observations, environmental datasets, geospatial analysis, and process-based models to quantify changes in soil properties and carbon cycling across regional to global scales. Our research methodologies include field observations, geospatial analysis, spatial modeling, process-based ecosystem modeling, and Earth system modeling.
Dr. Lulie Melling
(UN SDSN Asia Malaysia)
Our research focuses on tropical peatland ecosystems, greenhouse gas emissions, and sustainable peatland management. We investigate the impacts of peatland degradation, land-use practices, and climate change on ecosystem functions to support climate change mitigation and sustainable land management. Our research methodologies include field observations, greenhouse gas measurements, peatland monitoring, soil and ecosystem assessments, and environmental data analysis.
Dr. Naishen Liang
(National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), Tsukuba, Japan)
Our research focuses on terrestrial ecosystem carbon cycling and its responses and feedbacks to climate change. We integrate continuous greenhouse gas flux measurements, field observations, and ecosystem monitoring using the Liangber multichannel automated chamber system, which has been deployed across diverse ecosystems ranging from Arctic tundra and boreal forests to tropical rainforests. Our research methodologies include automated chamber systems, continuous CO₂ and CH₄ flux measurements, ecosystem monitoring, and environmental data analysis.
Prof. Shuli Niu
(Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research (IGSNRR), Chinese Academy of Sciences)
Our research focuses on plant ecology, global climate change, and the carbon, nitrogen, and water cycling of terrestrial ecosystems, particularly grasslands and peatlands. We combine large-scale global change experiments, field observations, and data synthesis to investigate how climate warming and human disturbances influence biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and carbon sequestration. Our research methodologies include manipulative field experiments, ecosystem monitoring, biodiversity assessments, data synthesis, and ecosystem carbon cycle analysis.