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Dr Yi WANG

Dr Yi WANG

Research Scientist
Department of Weather Research
Core Modelling Development Branch

  • wang_yi@nea.gov.sg

Dr Yi WANG

Dr Yi Wang’s research focuses on the urban climate on micro-scale and macro-scale. She is currently working on refining the accuracy and resolution of the uSINGV to improve the precision of short-term weather forecasts within cities and understanding the long-term impacts of urbanisation on climate.

Education

    • 2013–2017
    • PhD in Built Environment, The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR
    • 2011–2013
    • M.Eng in HVAC, Tianjin University, China
    • 2007–2011
    • B.Eng in Built Environment, Tianjin University, China
    • 2009–2011
    • BSc in Finance, Nankai University, China

Working Experience

    • 2024-present
    • Research Scientist, Centre for Climate Research Singapore, MSS
    • 2022–2023
    • Scientist, Aurora Automation Technology, USA
    • 2019–2021
    • ASP Postdoctoral Fellow, National Center for Atmospheric Research, USA
    • 2018–2019
    • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, The University of Hong Kong, HKSAR

Research Interests

  • Urban meteorology and climatology
  • Urban resilience and sustainability
  • Atmospheric pollutant dispersion
  • Boundary layer meteorology
  • Energy efficient building systems and AC systems

Dr Wang’s full publication record can be accessed here.