Joceyln Phung

Jocelyn Phung is a senior from Milford, Connecticut majoring in Chemical Engineering and minoring in math and human rights. She is the co-president of Alima International Dance Association, the treasurer of UConn Collaborative Organizing, a member of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers, an undergraduate teaching assistant and a Senior Resident Assistant in Northwood Apartments. Jocelyn’s passion for environmental justice stemmed from her experience growing up in Hong Kong, a beautiful city sadly ridden with pollution. Jocelyn has been involved in undergraduate research on monitoring air pollution in the North End of Hartford, CT with the Computational Atmospheric Chemistry and Exposure lab since her sophomore year. She is grateful that she can put her chemical engineering knowledge and skills to use while engaging the Hartford community in understanding air pollution exposure. After graduation, Jocelyn is planning to work in green energy or environmental-related positions. At COP27, Jocelyn is particularly interested in learning about ways to ensure a just energy transition as well as balancing economic development in the global South and resulting environmental impacts from an international policy standpoint. She is immensely thankful and excited about the conference. During her free time, Jocelyn likes reading, travelling, catching up with friends and spending time in nature.