Xinning Zhang Promoted to Associate Professor

Congratulations to Professor Xinning Zhang who has been promoted to Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences and the High Meadows Environmental Institute, effective July 1, 2025.

Xinning’s research encompasses geobiology, biogeochemistry, and microbial ecology. She explores how microbial metabolism influences biogeochemical cycling and climate in modern and ancient environments. Her work involves application of a diverse toolkit including microbial physiology, molecular ecology, and stable isotope geochemistry in both laboratory and field settings. Xinning’s achievements have been recognized through a Simons Foundation Early Career Investigators Award.