Areas of Focus
- Epidemiological studies on the health impacts of environment and lifestyle on chronic diseases
- Big data research related to environmental exposure and chronic disease prevention
- Spatiotemporal exposure models for air pollutants
- Interdisciplinary research in environmental economics
Work Experience
- 2020-Present Southern University of Science and Technology, School of Public Health and Emergency Management & School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Assistant Professor
- 2017-2020 Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital, Postdoctoral Researcher
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2012-2017 PhD: Peking University School of Public Health
- 2015-2017 Joint PhD Training: Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
- 2007-2012 Bachelor: Xiamen University School of Public Health
- Published over 30 research papers in international journals including PNAS, BMJ, JACC
Publications
- The 17-year spatiotemporal trend of PM2.5 and its mortality burden in China, Fengchao Liang et al., 2020
- Long-Term Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter and Cardiovascular Disease in China, Fengchao Liang et al., 2020
- Reply: Long-Term Exposure to PM2.5 and CVD: The Role of Mir-486 and Genetic and Epigenetic Factors, Fengchao Liang et al., 2020