Dr. Jize Jiang

Research area

My broad interest lies in the field of understanding the Nitrogen cycle in the Earth’s system. I am particularly interested in how reactive nitrogen (N_r) species vary in a changing climate, the behaviour of these species, and their impacts on our environment.

My previous research focused on quantifying global agricultural ammonia (NH₃) emissions by development of a dynamical emission model, AMCLIM. The studies investigated the effects of environmental conditions and human management practices on NH₃ volatilization, and provided a useful tool to better understand the N processes and fate of various N species in the agricultural systems. Predictions for future NH₃ emissions based on scenarios and potential mitigation measures were suggested.

I joined ETH Zurich as a postdoctoral researcher in the ReCLEAN joint initiative. My main task is to investigate the N cycling of Swiss land ecosystems including croplands, grasslands and forests, with an emphasis on assessing the nitrous oxide (N₂O) emissions over the Swiss domain for the present and future.

I am also interested in the science-policy engagement that aims to suggest and propose sustainable and resilient solutions in facing a challenging global environmental change.