Zihao Jiang is currently pursuing a Professional Science Master’s in Environmental Analysis at Rice University, focusing on ESG strategy and international sustainability governance. He holds a B.S. in Integrative Biology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he conducted research on plant–herbivore interactions under environmental stressors such as flooding. At Rice, Zihao is developing interdisciplinary expertise in sustainability impact assessments, environmental law, GIS, and quantitative data modeling. His career interests lie at the intersection of science, policy, and global development, with long-term goals of working with international organizations such as the United Nations or World Bank to advance climate resilience and responsible ESG implementation.