Massachusetts Institute of Technology - United States
AUTHOR PROFILE
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Yichun Fan is deeply engaged in the fields of Environmental Economics, Urban Economics, Behavioral Science, and Computational Social Science. Her research aims to understand the intricate connections between human behavior and environmental factors, particularly in urban settings.
PUBLICATIONS
Yichun has a rich portfolio of published works. Notable among them is her co-authored paper on intraday adaptation to extreme temperatures in outdoor activities published in Scientific Reports. Her collaborative research on global sentiment alterations during the COVID-19 pandemic featured in Nature Human Behaviour highlights her contributions to understanding human emotional responses during crises. Additionally, her work on encouraging economic activity post-COVID-19 was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Other significant publications include studies on street pedestrianization, the impact of carbon markets on air pollution, and behavioral trade-offs in commuting choices in esteemed journals like Cities, Resources, Conservation and Recycling, Plos One, Environmental Research Letters, and Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice.
ONGOING PROJECTS
Yichun is actively involved in several ongoing projects. Her working papers include research on the social costs of lifestyle adaptation due to air pollution, determinants and interventions for physical activity during COVID-19, and the nonlinear effects of temperature on human sentiment. These projects, some of which are under review in leading journals like Nature Human Behavior and Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, reflect her continuous contribution to her field.
WORK IN PROGRESS
Yichun's current work in progress includes innovative studies on the financial impacts of climate infrastructure maintenance, social learning networks for climate risk adaptation, and the mental health benefits of vaccination. These projects involve collaboration with other prominent researchers, further showcasing her commitment to advancing knowledge in environmental and urban economics.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Throughout her career, Yichun has received recognition for her exceptional research contributions. Her studies have been published in top-tier journals, and she has been invited to present her findings at various prestigious conferences. Her work has not only advanced academic understanding but also provided practical insights for policy-making and urban planning.
COLLABORATIVE NETWORK
Yichun's research is characterized by extensive collaboration with scholars from around the world. She has worked with experts from institutions in China, Spain, and the United States, among others. This global network has enriched her research, enabling her to address complex issues from diverse perspectives.
FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Looking ahead, Yichun aims to further explore the intersection of human behavior and environmental sustainability. Her future research will continue to focus on developing innovative solutions to urban and environmental challenges, leveraging computational social science methods to inform policy and drive positive change.
NOTABLE PUBLICATION
Intraday Adaptation to Extreme Temperatures in Outdoor Activity
Authors: Fan, Y., Wang, J., Obradovich, N., Zheng, S.
Year: 2023
Journal: Scientific Reports
Measuring Daily-Life Fear Perception Change: A Computational Study in the Context of COVID-19
Authors: Chai, Y., Palacios, J., Wang, J., Fan, Y., Zheng, S.
Year: 2022
Journal: PLoS ONE
Effect of Carbon Market on Air Pollution: Firm-Level Evidence in China
Authors: Zhu, J., Li, X., Fan, Y., Shi, H., Zhao, L.
Year: 2022
Global Evidence of Expressed Sentiment Alterations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Wang, J., Fan, Y., Palacios, J., Zhou, C., Zheng, S.
Year: 2022
Journal: Nature Human Behaviour
Encouraging the Resumption of Economic Activity After COVID-19: Evidence from a Large Scale-Field Experiment in China
Authors: Palacios, J., Fan, Y., Yoeli, E., Rand, D.G., Zheng, S.
Year: 2022
Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America