Laboratory Simulations of Aqueous Reactions in Lunar Polar Regions
C. Yong et al. (2025). "Laboratory Simulations of Aqueous Reactions in Lunar Polar Regions." 56th LPSC. Abstract #2766.
My CV
Education
- Ph.D. in Washington University in St. Louis, 2027 (expected)
- A.M. in Washington University in St. Louis, 2024
- B.S. in University of Science and Technology of China, 2022
Work experience
- 2024-2027: Research Assistant
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Conducting experiments to induce water-rock interactions in simulated lunar polar condition, and characterize using Raman, IR spectroscopy, and SEM etc.
- Advisor: Bradley Jolliff and Alian Wang
Honors and Awards
- Catalyst Awards for Science Advancement (CASA) 2025 spring awardee ($3000)
Skills
- Python: proficient
- Lab skills
- Raman spectrometer operation
- FT-IR spectrometer operation
- Vacuum chamber
- Tire change
- Whistle
- Many languages (but only pronounciation)
Publications
Experimental Approaches to Study the Water-Rock Interactions in Lunar Polar Region: The Preliminary Results
C. Yong et al., (2024). "Experimental Approaches to Study the Water-Rock Interactions in Lunar Polar Region: The Preliminary Results." 55th LPSC. Abstract #2776.
Quantification of H2O/OH in the Mixtures of Lunar Simulant with H2O/OH Bearing Minerals
C. Yong et al. (2024). "Quantification of H2O/OH in the Mixtures of Lunar Simulant with H2O/OH Bearing Minerals." 55th LPSC. Abstract #2515.
Constraints on water activity at the Zhurong landing site in Utopia Planitia, Mars
Yong, C. Z., Fang, Z. Y., Zhang, C. C., Zhen, J. F., and Qin, L. P. (2023). Constraints on water activity at the Zhurong landing site in Utopia Planitia, Mars. Earth Planet. Phys., 7(3), 356–370. DOI: [10.26464/epp2023036](http://dx.doi.org/10.26464/epp2023036)
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Teaching
Service and leadership
- Participated in a few outreach events in the local science museum demonstrating geology and petrology related activities.