2009, Ph.D. Dept of Geology and Geophysics, Yale University, New Haven, USA
2005, M.S. Dept of Geology and Geophysics, Yale University, New Haven, USA
2000, B.S. Dept of Atmospheric Science, ZhongShan (Sun Yet-Sen) University, Guangzhou, China
Research Interests
Mesoscale dynamics
Regional climate modeling
Remote sensing
Scientific Work Experience
Postdoctoral Fellow, International Pacific Research Center, University of Hawaii, 2010 – 2011
Graduate Research Assistant, Yale University, 2002 – 2009
Graduate Research Assistant, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, 2000 – 2002
Refereed Publications
Li, Y., and R.B. Smith, 2010: The detection and significance of diurnal pressure and Potential Vorticity anomalies east of the Rockies. J. Atmos. Sci., 67 (9), 2734 –2751.
Li, Y., and R.B. Smith, 2010: Observation and theory of the diurnal continental tide. J. Atmos. Sci., 67 (9), 2752 – 2765.
Li, Y., and R.B. Smith, and V. Grubišic, 2008: Using surface pressure variations to categorize diurnal valley circulations: Experiments in Owens Valley. Mon. Wea. Rev., 137 (6), 1753 –1769.
Robinson, F.J., S.C. Sherwood, and Y. Li, 2008: Resonant Response of Deep Convection to Surface Hot Spots. J. Atmos. Sci., 65, 276 – 286.