Tianqi Zhang

Tianqi Zhang studies Arctic and boreal ecosystems using remote sensing tools such as satellite imagery, LiDAR (a laser-based technique for measuring surface height and structure), and drone-based surveys. Much of the work focuses on mapping vegetation cover, shrub and tree distributions, timberline (the boundary between forest and treeless tundra), and permafrost (permanently frozen ground) in changing Arctic environments. This research contributes to large public datasets used to track how Arctic vegetation and land surfaces are shifting over time.

Publication output has grown notably since 2021, rising from a couple of papers per year to eight or more by 2025, indicating an increasingly active recent research pace.

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