The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Atmospheric sciences, Aerosol, Environmental chemistry, Deposition and Meteorology. He has researched Atmospheric sciences in several fields, including Relative humidity, Computer simulation and Air quality index. His Sea salt study in the realm of Aerosol connects with subjects such as Mass concentration and Order of magnitude.

His Environmental chemistry study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Coal combustion products, Nitrate, Inorganic ions and Road dust. Leiming Zhang combines subjects such as Canopy, Turbulence, Settling, Mercury and Air pollution with his study of Deposition. His Meteorology research integrates issues from Sulfur dioxide and Urban area.