I am currently an Assistant Professor, Practice, in Human Dimensions of Agricultural Water Management in the Department of Biological and Ecological Engineering at Oregon State University. I also serve as an Associate Editor for Rangeland Ecology & Management.
I have a B.A. in Agricultural and Forestry Economics & Management from Beijing Forestry University and two Ph.D. degrees: one in Forestry from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, in the Rissman PIE (People, Institutions, and Ecosystems) Lab, and another in Environmental Management from Peking University, in Dr. Wenjun Li's Natural Resource Management Lab. In addition, I was a visiting student in Dr. Lynn Huntsinger's Lab at the University of California, Berkeley.
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My enthusiasm for agriculture, environment, and climate adaptation stems from cherished childhood experiences on my grandparents’ cropland, forestland, and garden. My grandparents’ lands were my playground during summer holidays. I often heard them and their friends discuss how the year’s weather would affect the crop yields. This early exposure instilled in me a profound respect for climate and agriculture.
During my previous studies, I conducted several field trips in the indigenous communities of Inner Mongolia to survey and interview herders. Herders frequently encountered situations where drought had decreased forage yields, forcing them to buy supplementary hay from the market. These droughts were becoming increasingly frequent. These experiences deepened my understanding of climate impacts on agriculture and ignited a passion for helping farmers increase their capacity to adapt to a changing climate. This has shaped my academic and career aspirations, leading me to understand the critical interdependence of climate, farmers’ livelihoods, and ecosystems.
My overarching research question explores how to sustain agricultural production, farmers' livelihoods, and ecosystems under the challenges of climate change and market through policies and governance. My research is conducted in collaboration with local communities and professionals from government agencies, universities, non-profit organizations, and the private sector. Looking forward, I aspire to develop actionable strategies and policies that not only preserve ecosystems but also empower communities to thrive in the face of climate and environmental challenges.
I have a B.A. in Agricultural and Forestry Economics & Management from Beijing Forestry University and two Ph.D. degrees: one in Forestry from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, in the Rissman PIE (People, Institutions, and Ecosystems) Lab, and another in Environmental Management from Peking University, in Dr. Wenjun Li's Natural Resource Management Lab. In addition, I was a visiting student in Dr. Lynn Huntsinger's Lab at the University of California, Berkeley.
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My enthusiasm for agriculture, environment, and climate adaptation stems from cherished childhood experiences on my grandparents’ cropland, forestland, and garden. My grandparents’ lands were my playground during summer holidays. I often heard them and their friends discuss how the year’s weather would affect the crop yields. This early exposure instilled in me a profound respect for climate and agriculture.
During my previous studies, I conducted several field trips in the indigenous communities of Inner Mongolia to survey and interview herders. Herders frequently encountered situations where drought had decreased forage yields, forcing them to buy supplementary hay from the market. These droughts were becoming increasingly frequent. These experiences deepened my understanding of climate impacts on agriculture and ignited a passion for helping farmers increase their capacity to adapt to a changing climate. This has shaped my academic and career aspirations, leading me to understand the critical interdependence of climate, farmers’ livelihoods, and ecosystems.
My overarching research question explores how to sustain agricultural production, farmers' livelihoods, and ecosystems under the challenges of climate change and market through policies and governance. My research is conducted in collaboration with local communities and professionals from government agencies, universities, non-profit organizations, and the private sector. Looking forward, I aspire to develop actionable strategies and policies that not only preserve ecosystems but also empower communities to thrive in the face of climate and environmental challenges.
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Dr. Yu Lu
Assistant Professor, Practice, Human Dimensions of Agricultural Water Management RISE Lab (Resilience, Institutions, Society, and Ecosystems) Department of Biological and Ecological Engineering (BEE) College of Agricultural Sciences Oregon State University |