1 2017.07-2018.11: Institute of Desert Meteorology, China Meteorological Administration, Urumqi/Research Assistant

2 2018.12-until now: Institute of Desert Meteorology, China Meteorological Administration, Urumqi/ Research Associate

Focuses on foehn weather over the northern slope of the Central Tianshan Mountains.

1 2022-2025, Characteristics and Formation Mechanisms of Foehn wind on the Northern Slope of the Central Tianshan Mountains. National Natural Science Foundation of China. Principal Investigator.

2 2024-2026, Research on Early Warning Indicators for Foehn Wind on the Northern Slope of the Central Tianshan Mountains. Guiding Project of Xinjiang Meteorological Bureau. Principal Investigator. 

3 2018-2020, Study on the Applicability of European Fine Grid Numerical Forecasting Products to Southeast Gales. Desert Meteorological Science Research Foundation of China. Principal Investigator.

1) Ayitikan, M.; Li, X.; Wang, S.; Mu, S.; Li, S.; Zhong, Y. Temporal and Spatial Characteristics of Foehn on the North Slope of the Tianshan Mountains of China and Prediction Ability of European Fine Grid Numerical Products. Mt. Res. 2022, 40, 823–834.

2) Ayitikan, M.; Li, X.; He, Q.; Musha, Y.; Tang, H.; Li, S.; Zhong, Y.; Ren, G. Characteristics and Establishment of Objective Identification Criteria and Predictors for FoehnWinds in Urumqi, China. Atmosphere 2023, 14, 1206.

3) Ayitikan, M.; Li, X.; Musha,Y.; He, Q.; Li, S.; Zhong, Y.; Cheng, K. Characteristics of FoehnWind in Urumqi, China, and Their Relationship with EI Niño and Extreme Heat Events in the Last 15 Years. Climate 2024, 12, 56.