About

Dr. Yujun Yi is a full professor in the State Key Laboratory of Water Environment Simulation, Beijing Normal University (BNU), China. She received her Ph.D. in hydraulic engineering from Tsinghua University in 2008 and focuses her research on environment and ecology effects of hydraulic engineering. Dr. Yujun Yi not only explores mechanism and develop models of aquatic ecology affected by human activities but also propose practical solutions to improve local aquatic environment. She carries out over 30 national projects related to this subject, providing professional consults to ecological conservation and restoration, such as on Yellow River, Yangtze River, Baiyangdian Lake. Dr. Yujun Yi published over 150 peer-reviewed journal papers, cited by more than 1500 times. Dr. Yujun Yi serves as associate editor of International Journal of Sediment Research & Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering, and member of editorial board of Journal of Eco-hydraulics, Journal of Lake Sciences. Years international working helps her establish extensive networks with researchers from over 10 countries. She has visited University of California at Los Angeles (USA), Stuttgart University (Germany), Delft University (Netherlands) etc, earning her extensive experience in international cooperation in USA, Europe, Asia and Brazil. Now she serves in Selection Committee of Humboldt Foundation (Germany) and IOC Executive Board of IAHR China.

Career Type:

Scientist/Researcher/Academic

Organization Type:

Universities and Academia

Expertise Fields/Interests:

Ecohydraulics, Aquatic Habitat Simulation, Ecosystem Restoration

Major Achievements:

Capital Leading Women (2021); National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(2020); The China Navigation Science and Technology Award(2019); The Nature Science Prize of Higher Education of China(2017); National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars(2017); The Yangtze Young Scholars(2016); Alexander of Humboldt Scholar (Germany)(2012)