Researcher | Tsinghua University | China
Dr. Yiliang Jiang is a researcher affiliated with Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, recognized for his interdisciplinary contributions at the intersection of urban sustainability, transport geography, environmental policy, and public health. His research primarily explores the causal relationships between the built environment, transportation behavior, and air quality, with a focus on PM2.5 pollution and sustainable urban mobility. With 7 publications, 122 Citations, and an h-index of 5, Dr. Jiang has established a growing international presence in environmental and urban studies. His recent article, “Built environment, car ownership and PM2.5: Stronger causal estimates from a quasi-experiment” (2025, Journal of Transport Geography), exemplifies his methodological rigor in applying quasi-experimental and causal inference techniques to quantify the environmental impacts of transportation systems. Dr. Jiang’s collaborations span 35 co-authors across multiple disciplines and institutions, reflecting a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral research partnerships. His work integrates quantitative modeling, spatial analysis, and policy evaluation, aiming to inform evidence-based urban planning and low-carbon mobility transitions. Beyond academic contributions, his research provides actionable insights for policymakers and city planners, addressing urgent global challenges such as urban air pollution, climate change mitigation, and sustainable transport equity. Through a combination of analytical depth, collaborative engagement, and policy relevance, Dr. Jiang’s scholarship advances both theoretical understanding and real-world applications in sustainable urban development.
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Featured Publications
1. Englmair, G., Jiang, Y., Dannemand, M., Moser, C., Schranzhofer, H., Furbo, S., & … (2018). Crystallization by local cooling of supercooled sodium acetate trihydrate composites for long-term heat storage. Energy and Buildings, 180, 159–171.
Cited by: 57
2. Hu, Y., Jiang, Y., Jensen, J. O., Cleemann, L. N., & Li, Q. (2018). Catalyst evaluation for oxygen reduction reaction in concentrated phosphoric acid at elevated temperatures. Journal of Power Sources, 375, 77–81.
Cited by: 43
3. Zhang, J., Jiang, Y., Wang, Y., Zhang, S., Wu, Y., Wang, S., Nielsen, C. P., & … (2023). Increased impact of aviation on air quality and human health in China. Environmental Science & Technology, 57(48), 19575–19583.
Cited by: 15
4. Jiang, Y., Liang, X., Zhang, S., Hu, Z., Hove, A., & Wu, Y. (2023). The future air quality impact of electric vehicle promotion and coordinated charging in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. Environmental Pollution, 332, 121928.
Cited by: 12
5. Zhang, S., Jiang, Y., Zhang, S., & Choma, E. F. (2024). Health benefits of vehicle electrification through air pollution in Shanghai, China. Science of The Total Environment, 914, 169859.
Cited by: 11
Dr. Jiang’s research advances global efforts toward sustainable, low-emission urban environments by linking data-driven insights with practical policy solutions. His vision is to harness scientific evidence and interdisciplinary collaboration to design healthier, more resilient, and environmentally responsible cities that enhance quality of life and reduce ecological footprints worldwide.
