Dr Congxi Fang | Atmospheric Science | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Researcher, Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.

Dr. Congxi Fang is an Assistant Researcher at the Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He specializes in paleoclimatology, dendroclimatology, and climate-induced disasters in high mountain regions. Holding a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dr. Fang has led and contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed studies, including publications in Nature Communications and PNAS. His research focuses on the historical and future dynamics of meteorological and geological disasters, particularly in the Asian monsoon region. Dr. Fang’s work has significantly advanced the understanding of the ENSO-monsoon relationship and its impact on extreme weather events. He collaborates with institutions like the Institute of Earth Environment and Xi’an Jiaotong University, contributing to the reconstruction of climate records spanning millennia. Dr. Fang’s dedication to climate science positions him as a leading figure in his field.

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Education

Dr. Congxi Fang earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he specialized in paleoclimatology and dendroclimatology. His doctoral research focused on reconstructing historical climate patterns using tree-ring data and other proxies, providing insights into the Asian monsoon system’s variability over centuries. During his academic tenure, Dr. Fang developed expertise in analyzing paleoclimate records, contributing to a deeper understanding of climate dynamics in high-altitude regions. His educational background laid the foundation for his current research endeavors, which involve interdisciplinary approaches to studying climate change and its associated hazards. Dr. Fang’s commitment to academic excellence is evident in his extensive publication record and ongoing collaborations with leading research institutions.

Experience

Dr. Congxi Fang serves as an Assistant Researcher at the Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences. In this role, he leads research projects focusing on historical meteorological disaster analysis, future disaster prediction, and the evolution of meteorological and geological disasters in high mountain regions of Asia. Dr. Fang has completed three major research projects and has published 37 SCI-indexed papers. His work involves reconstructing past climate events to understand current trends and predict future scenarios, particularly concerning the Asian monsoon and ENSO phenomena. Dr. Fang collaborates with institutions such as the Institute of Earth Environment and Xi’an Jiaotong University, contributing to multidisciplinary studies that inform disaster risk management and climate policy. His experience encompasses fieldwork, data analysis, and modeling, making him a valuable asset in the field of climate science.

Research Focus

Dr. Congxi Fang’s research centers on climate changes, paleoclimatology, and meteorological disasters, with a particular emphasis on high mountain regions in Asia. He investigates the historical patterns of climate variability, utilizing tree-ring data and other proxies to reconstruct past climate events. Dr. Fang’s work sheds light on the ENSO-monsoon relationship and its influence on extreme weather occurrences, such as heavy rainfall and droughts. His studies aim to understand the long-term evolution of meteorological and geological disasters, providing insights into future disaster prediction and risk assessment. By collaborating with various research institutions, Dr. Fang contributes to multidisciplinary approaches that enhance the understanding of climate dynamics and inform strategies for disaster mitigation and climate adaptation.

Publication Top Notes

1. Climate Change in Southeast Tibet and Its Potential Impacts on Cryospheric Disasters
   Atmosphere, 2025-05-05
   DOI: 10.3390/atmos16050547
   Summary: This study examines the effects of climate change in Southeast Tibet, focusing on its implications for cryospheric disasters such as glacial lake outburst floods. The research highlights the increasing risks associated with warming temperatures and melting glaciers in the region.

2. Recent Centennial Drought on the Tibetan Plateau is Outstanding Within the Past 3500 Years
   Nature Communications, 2025-02-03
   DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-56687-z
   Summary: This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of drought patterns on the Tibetan Plateau, revealing that recent droughts are among the most severe in the past 3500 years. The findings suggest a link between these extreme events and anthropogenic climate change.Nature

3. Historical Soil Moisture Variability in High‐Latitude Humid Regions: Insights From a Paleoclimate Data‐Model Comparison
   Earth’s Future, 2024-05
   DOI: 10.1029/2023EF004017
   Summary: This research combines paleoclimate data and modeling to investigate historical soil moisture variability in high-latitude humid regions, providing insights into past hydrological changes and their relevance to current climate trends.

4. Enhanced Variability and Declining Trend of Soil Moisture Since the 1880s on the Southeastern Tibetan Plateau
   Water Resources Research, 2023-03
   DOI: 10.1029/2022WR033953
   Summary: The study analyzes soil moisture records from the southeastern Tibetan Plateau, identifying a significant decline and increased variability since the 1880s, which has implications for regional water resources and ecosystem stability.

5. How is the El Niño–Southern Oscillation Signal Recorded by Tree‐Ring Oxygen Isotopes in Southeastern China?
   International Journal of Climatology, 2022-10
   DOI: 10.1002/joc.7601
   Summary: This paper explores the relationship between ENSO events and tree-ring oxygen isotope records in southeastern China, demonstrating the potential of dendroclimatology in reconstructing historical climate variability.

6. Evolution of the Dry-Wet Variations Since 1834 CE in the Lüliang Mountains, North China and Its Relationship with the Asian Summer Monsoon
   Ecological Indicators, 2021
   DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2020.107089
   Summary: The study reconstructs historical dry-wet variations in the Lüliang Mountains and examines their connection to the Asian summer monsoon, providing insights into regional climate dynamics over the past two centuries.

7. Why Does Extreme Rainfall Occur in Central China During the Summer of 2020 After a Weak El Niño?
   Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, 2021-12
   DOI: 10.1007/s00376-021-1009-y
   Summary: This paper investigates the causes of extreme rainfall in Central China during the summer of 2020, analyzing the interplay between ENSO events and regional atmospheric conditions.

8. A 210-Year Tree-Ring δ¹⁸O Record in North China and Its Relationship with Large-Scale Circulations
   Tellus B: Chemical and Physical Meteorology, 2020
   DOI: 10.1080/16000889.2020.1770509
   Summary: The research presents a 210-year tree-ring oxygen isotope record from North China, linking it to large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns and enhancing the understanding of historical climate variability.

9. An Asian Summer Monsoon-Related Relative Humidity Record from Tree-Ring Δ¹⁸O in Gansu Province, North China
   Atmosphere, 2020
   DOI: 10.3390/atmos11090984
   Summary: This study reconstructs relative humidity variations associated with the Asian summer monsoon using tree-ring oxygen isotope data from Gansu Province, offering insights into past monsoon dynamics.

10. Delayed Warming in Northeast China: Insights from an Annual Temperature Reconstruction Based on Tree-Ring δ¹⁸O
    Science of the Total Environment, 2020
    DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141432
    Summary: The paper reconstructs annual temperature variations in Northeast China using tree-ring oxygen isotope data, revealing a delayed warming trend compared to global averages.

Conclusion

Dr. Congxi Fang is a highly qualified and deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His prolific publication record, rigorous climate reconstructions, and contributions to understanding paleoclimate–monsoon dynamics in high-risk Asian regions exemplify scholarly excellence. Although his profile would benefit from expanded leadership visibility and formal professional affiliations, his scientific impact, thematic relevance, and quality of research clearly justify strong consideration for this award.