Gao, Xiang

Xiang Gao
Principal Research Scientist, Center for Global Change Science

Phone: 

617-253-9474

Office: 

E19-411H

Focus Areas

Earth Systems, Managed Resources, Multi-Sector Dynamics

Bio

Dr. Gao's research is focused on the development and application of land-surface models, and using satellite remote sensing data to investigate precipitation events and hydrologic properties, including storm frequency and duration, soil wetness, and vegetation biophysical parameters. Her recent work has addressed land-climate interactions, the global water cycle, Arctic processes, and remote sensing of vegetation biophysical parameters. Prior to joining MIT, Dr. Gao was a Research Scientist at the Center for Ocean Land Atmosphere Studies (COLA) in Calverton, Maryland.

Education + Credentials
B.S., Meteorology, Nanjing Institute of Meteorology, 1992
M.S., Meteorology, Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, 1995
Ph.D., Soil, Water, and Environmental Sciences, University of Arizona, 2001

Recent Publications

Journal Article
Chinta, S., X. Gao and Q. Zhu (2024). Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems, 16(7) (doi: 10.1029/2023MS004115)
Conference Proceedings Paper
Chinta, S., C.A. Schlosser, X. Gao and K. Hodges (2024). EGU General Assembly, EGU24-20374 (doi: 10.5194/egusphere-egu24-20374)
Joint Program Report
Chinta, S., X. Gao and Q. Zhu (2024). Joint Program Report Series Report 370, March, 17 p. [PDF]
Journal Article
Mhawej, M., X. Gao, J.M. Reilly and Y. Abunnasr (2024). Journal of Hydrology, 630, 130782 (doi: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2024.130782)
Conference Proceedings Paper
Chinta, S., X. Gao and Q. Zhu (2023). American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting, B16D-02

News + Media

Joint Program News | 
Mar 19, 2024
News Release
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Oct 06, 2023
News Release
MIT Office of the Vice President for Research | 
May 08, 2023
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Mar 30, 2023
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Oct 07, 2022
In The News
Earth.org | 
Oct 06, 2022