Dr. Tongli Wang is a leading expert in forest conservation genetics and climate modeling, dedicated to advancing sustainable forest management in the face of climate change. As an Associate Professor in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences and the Associate Director of the Centre for Forest Conservation Genetics at the University of British Columbia, his research focuses on climate adaptation strategies for forest ecosystems.

Dr. Wang has played a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge climate models, including ClimateBC and ClimateNA, which integrate historical and future climate data to generate biologically relevant climate variables. These widely used models have become essential tools for climate-related research in British Columbia and across western North America. His work has also contributed significantly to the AdapTree and CoAdapTree projects, which aim to enhance forest resilience through climate-informed decision-making.