Dr. Mei Yang
Mississippi State University

Mei Yang, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Mississippi State University. Her research focuses on health geography, GIScience, and the application of geospatial methods to public health and environmental challenges. Her current research examines environmental exposures and population health, healthcare accessibility, and the use of geospatial and artificial intelligence methods in health and transportation research. She teaches courses in GIS, health geography, geodatabase design, and geospatial technologies and mentors students in geospatial research. She is interested in contributing to SEDAAG through professional service, supporting geographic scholarship in Mississippi, and encouraging student participation and engagement in regional geography activities.