Dongju Zhang
Associate professor
College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, China
Biografi
Zhang's work focuses on environmental archaeology, integrating archaeological data with environmental science to study interactions between ancient human societies and their environments. Zhang's research centers on historical climate changes and their effects on human civilization, particularly in northwestern China.
She employs an interdisciplinary approach, combining archaeology, geology, and environmental science to analyze sediment samples, pollen records, and other environmental proxies. Her work has advanced the understanding of how ancient populations adapted to and modified their environments in response to climate changes.
Zhang has published in both Chinese and international journals, contributing to the fields of environmental archaeology and paleoclimatology. Her research explores the relationship between humans and the environment, offering insights into past and present ecological challenges.
