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Xingying Zhang is a leading figure in satellite-based aerosol remote sensing, with a career dedicated to advancing China’s Earth observation capabilities. Her core research spans aerosol retrieval algorithms, dust storm characterization, and the development of flexible sensor technologies. Zhang’s most impactful work, with 19 citations, analyzed the severe April 2014 “Great Wall of Dust” storm from the Taklimakan Desert, using FY-2E and FY-3C satellite data to reveal dramatic changes in aerosol optical and micro-physical properties across Northeast Asia. She has pioneered improved retrieval algorithms for China’s Fengyun satellite series, including a nonlinear surface model for FY-3D/MERSI-II (7 citations) and a novel approach for the GF-5 Directional Polarimetric Camera—China’s first operational multi-angle polarized aerosol instrument. Notably, her 2025 work on FY-4B/AGRI introduces hourly land surface models to capture spatiotemporal variability, pushing geostationary aerosol monitoring forward. Beyond atmospheric science, Zhang’s 2025 mini-review on ionogels for flexible pressure sensors (13 citations) showcases her versatility, highlighting these materials’ high conductivity and thermal stability. Her contributions are instrumental in strengthening China’s independent aerosol monitoring infrastructure, with direct applications for climate and air quality studies.