Welcome to Our Lab

We are atmospheric scientists at the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center,
State University of New York at Albany. Our research focuses on understanding the drivers of climate change, with an emphasis on greenhouse gases and air pollutants.

What We Do

• Quantify Emissions Across Scales
  We combine satellite observations, in-situ measurements, and advanced computational methods to quantify emissions from local to global levels. We also incorporate isotopic measurements to distinguish emission sources and sinks.

• Focus on Methane
  Methane is a key focus due to its potency as a greenhouse gas. We develop inverse modeling frameworks to constrain emissions from point sources to the global budget.

• Leverage Next-Generation Satellites
  We utilize data from cutting-edge satellite missions to improve our understanding of trace gases. We integrate earth system science with machine learning and data assimilation to bridge critical knowledge gaps.

• Support Climate Solutions
  Our work informs data-driven strategies for climate change mitigation through improved emissions tracking and source attribution.

We are looking for highly motivated PhD students, postdocs, and visiting scholars. Please email me (xyu2@albany.edu) if you are interested.