People

Xueying Zhang, PhD

Assistant Professor, HEAT team PI

Bio: I am an environmental health scientist with strong interests in geospatial modeling. Currently, I am developing several exposure models to generate the predictions of non-criteria pollutants, such as BTEX and formaldehyde. Besides that, I also study how air pollutants associated with human health, particularly children's health. My research has been funded by NIEHS R21 award.

Hannah Renee Paduch, MPH

Research Technician II

Bio: I earned my Bachelor of Arts in History and my Master of Public Health from Texas A&M University (whoop!). The educational combination of history and public health has contributed to my passion for maternal and child health as well as environmental justice.

Born and raised in Texas, I have spent my entire life here from Dallas to College Station to now Houston. In my free time, my favorite thing to do is cuddle with my two cats. I also love to read, craft, and play board games with my friends and family.

Noah Xavier Villarreal

Student Volunteer

Bio: Noah is a undergraduate student at University of St. Thomas. He is a field manager at the HEAT team and working with pollen samplings.