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

Simulating Planetary Surface Reactions with an Environmentally Controlled Experiment Chamber

Yong, C., Wang, A., Yan, Chuck Y.C., and Jolliff, B.L.. (2026). Simulating Planetary Surface Reactions with an Environmentally Controlled Experiment Chamber Planet. Space Sci., 106292. DOI: [10.1016/j.pss.2026.106292](http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2026.106292)

Effect of Space Weathering in Stimulating the Oxidation of Lunar Materials-I: Fe Metal

C. Yong et al. (2026). "Effect of Space Weathering in Stimulating the Oxidation of Lunar Materials-I: Fe Metal." 57th LPSC. Abstract #1587.

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.

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

Teaching assistant of The Solar System

Teaching assistant of Habitable Planets

Service and leadership

• Participated in a few outreach events in the local science museum demonstrating geology and petrology related activities.