Jiatong Han| Geography | Young Scientist Award

Ms. Jiatong Han| Geography | Young Scientist Award

PHD | Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, China

Jiatong Han is a researcher in Physical Geography at the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Nanjing University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. His research focuses on land science, biogeography, and the impact of urbanization on environmental sustainability. He has held leadership roles in student organizations and has contributed to research on habitat protection, sustainable development, and land use. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, with ongoing studies exploring the relationship between urban growth and food security.

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🎓Education

Jiatong Han completed his Bachelor’s degree at the College of Modern Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University (2019-2023). He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Physical Geography at the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2023-). His academic journey focuses on geographic sciences, land use patterns, and environmental sustainability. His research integrates modern analytical techniques to address critical issues in land science and resource management, contributing to a deeper understanding of human-environment interactions.

💼Experience

Jiatong Han has held multiple leadership roles, including serving as a Propaganda Committee Member and League Branch Secretary at Nanjing University. He worked at the New Media Center, gaining experience in digital communication and outreach. Currently, he is the Deputy Squad Leader in the Department of Land Science and Biogeography at IGSNRR. His experience spans research, leadership, and academic contributions, positioning him as an emerging scholar in land science and physical geography.

🏆Awards and Honors

Jiatong Han has received multiple accolades, including the Second Prize of People’s Scholarship at Nanjing University in both 2021 and 2022. His academic excellence and leadership have been recognized through various scholarships and fellowships. In addition to his research contributions, he holds certifications in English proficiency (National English Test Band 4 & 6, IELTS 7.5) and computer programming (C Language Level 2), demonstrating his interdisciplinary skills.

🔬Research Focus

Jiatong Han specializes in land science, biogeography, and the environmental impacts of urbanization. His research includes habitat protection, sustainable development, and the decoupling of population growth from construction land expansion in rural China. He has published in peer-reviewed journals such as Land and the Journal of Global Change Data, with ongoing research on China’s urban vertical growth and its implications for global food security. His work contributes to sustainable land management and environmental conservation strategies.

Conclusion

Jiatong Han is a strong candidate for the Young Scientist Award, given their early-career research achievements, leadership roles, and published work in land science and biogeography. To further strengthen their profile, increasing high-impact publications, securing research funding, and engaging in global collaborations will be beneficial. Their academic trajectory suggests great potential for future contributions to geography and sustainability research.

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