Environmental Science / Ecological and Smart Water Systems  

1996:  Bachelor's Degree in Hydraulic and Hydroelectric Engineering, Tsinghua University

2001:  PhD from the College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Peking University

2001–2002:  Research Assistant, Department of Civil and Structural Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

2008–2010:  Marie Curie Fellow, University of Exeter, UK

2002–today:  Lecturer, Associate Professor, and Professor, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School

Huapeng Qin is a Professor, PhD Supervisor, and Dean of the School of Environmental and Energy Engineering at Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School. His research spans multiple disciplines, including environmental science, ecology, hydrology, GIS and remote sensing, big data, and artificial  intelligence. He actively carries out research as individual and research group leader in the fields of sponge cities and low-impact development, urban waterlogging and non-point source pollution, river and marine ecological environments, mangrove protection and ecological restoration, and smart water systems.

Professor Qin has led or participated in numerous national and international projects, including the National 973 Program, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Youth/General/Key Projects), the National Water Special Program, National Key R&D Projects, the EU Seventh Framework Program, and the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program. Author of over 80 peer-reviewed papers and three books, his work has been published in leading journals, and he has advised governments and non-governmental organizations on sustainable management of rivers and cities.

Smart Water Systems, AI Simulations of Flooding and Water Environments, AI Methods Integrating Data-Driven and Knowledge-Driven Approaches

River and Marine Ecological Environments, Mangrove Conservation and Ecological Restoration, Non-Point Source Pollution, Low-Impact Development, and Sponge Cities

System  Principles and Analytical Methods

Artificial  Intelligent for Mangrove Management and Practice

Study  on Water Environment in Watershed

2023-2027, Subproject” Ecological Response of Canal Corridor Habitats and the Water Ecological Safety Guarantee Technology System” of the National Key R&D Program Project "Water Ecological Safety Guarantee Technologies and Demonstrations for Large Canal Engineering";

2023-2026, Shenzhen Sustainable Development Technology Special Program: Spatiotemporal Dynamic Assessment, Simulation, and Regulation of Urban Flood Resilience;

2021-2024, National Natural Science Foundation of China (General Program): Study on Multi-Source Nitrogen Leaching Process and Dynamic Source Analysis of Biological Retention Systems Based on Stable Isotope Technology;

2021-2023, Shenzhen Natural Science Foundation Project: Study on Fine Rapid Simulation and Regulation Methods for Urban Flood Prone Areas;

2020-2023, Shenzhen Basic Research (Key Project): Research on In-Situ Control Technology for Urban Non-Point Source Pollution Based on Ecological Sponge Systems.

Papers

l Ding, W., Qin, H.P., Wang, F., Xia, C.X. (2024). Leaching sources and mechanisms of different nitrogen species from bioretention systems. Water Research 260(6), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2024.121911

l Xia, C.X., Ding, W., Yu, S.Q., Wang, F., Fan, W.B., Zhou, F., Qin, H.P. (2024). Tracking the nitrogen leaching from different sources in bioretention systems with a process-based model. Journal of Hydrology. 636, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2024.131281

l Yu, S.Q., Qin, H.P., (2023). Modeling the effects of plant uptake dynamics on nitrogen removal of a bioretention system. Water Research. 247, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2023.120763

l Yu, S.Q., He, K.M., Xia, C.X., Qin, H.P. (2023). Modeling the effect of the submerged zone on nitrogen removal efficiency of a bioretention system under dry-wet alterations. Journal of Hydrology. 623, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2023.129788

l Zhang L., Qin H.P., Mao J.Q., Cao X.Y., Fu G.T. (2023) High temporal resolution urban flood prediction using attention-based LSTM models. Journal of Hydrology. 620, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2023.129499

l Yu S.Q., Qin H.P., Ding W. (2023). Modeling the effects of vegetation dynamics on the hydrological performance of a bioretention system. Journal of Hydrology. 620, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2023.129473

l Ding W., Wang F., Qin H.P., Xia C.X. (2023). Source apportionment and controlling mechanisms of nitrogen leaching from bioretention systems. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 11, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2023.109819

l Xie, C.Y., Yu, K., Yin, Y.X., Wang, L., Qiu, Z.G., Qin, H.P. (2023) Abundance, diversity and changes to environmental variables of comammox Nitrospira in bioretention system. Journal of Water Process Engineering. 51, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2022.103411

l Li, X., Xia, C., Sun, Y., Ding, W., Qin, H.P. (2022) Characteristics of Nitrifying and Denitrifying Microbes in the Bioretention Cell with Submerged Zone during a Dry Period. Water, 14, 3503. https://doi.org/10.3390/w14213503

l Hu,Y. C., Qin, H.P., Ouyang, Y.M, Yu, S.L. (2022) Seasonal Variation in Recovery Process of Rainwater Retention Capacity for Green Roofs. Water, 14, 2799. https://doi.org/10.3390/w14182799

l Ding,W., Qin, H.P., Yu, S.Q., Yu, S.L. (2022) The overall and phased nitrogen leaching from a field bioretention during rainfall runoff events. Ecological Engineering 179, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2022.106624

l Zhang, Y.Y,, Qin, H.P., Ye, Y.J., Ding W. (2022).The effect of low impact development facilities on evapotranspiration in an outdoor space of urban buildings. Journal of Hydrology 608, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2022.127647

l Niu, G., Yang, P., Zheng, Y., Cai, X., & Qin, H. (2021). Automatic quality control of crowdsourced rainfall data with multiple noises: A machine learning approach. Water Resources Research, 57, https://doi.org/10.1029/2020WR029121

l Wang, F.,Wang, C.S., Zhang, Y.Y., Li X.Y., Qin, H.P., Ding, W. (2021). Estimating nitrogen fates and gross transformations in bioretention systems with applications of 15 N labeling methods. Chemosphere, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129462

l Zhang, Y.Y,, Qin, H.P., Zhang J.Y., Hu Y.C. (2020). An in-situ measurement method of evapotranspiration from typical LID facilities based on the three-temperature model. Journal of Hydrology. 588, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2020.125105

l Cheng M., Qin, H.P., Fu G.T., He K.M. (2020). Performance evaluation of time-sharing utilization of multi-function sponge space to reduce waterlogging in a highly urbanizing area. Journal of Environmental Management. 269, doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.110760

l He, K.M., Qin, H.P., Wang, F., Ding, W., Yin Y.X. (2020). Importance of the Submerged Zone during Dry Periods to Nitrogen Removal in a Bioretention System. Water, 12(3), 876; https://doi.org/10.3390/w12030876

l Li, S. X, Qin, H.P., Peng, Y.N., Khu, S.T.. (2019). Modelling the combined effects of runoff reduction and increase in evapotranspiration for green roofs with a storage layer. Ecological Engineering, 127:302-311.

l Chen, S.D., Qin, H.P., Zheng, Y., Fu, G.T.. (2019). Spatial variations of pollutants from sewer interception system overflow. Journal of Environmental Management, 233: 748–756

l Wang, C.S., Wang, F., Qin, H.P., Zeng, X.F., Li, X., Yu, S.. (2018). Effect of saturated zone on nitrogen removal processes in stormwater bioretention systems. Water, 10(2): 162.

l Zheng, Y., Chen, S.D., Qin, H.P., Jiao, J.J.. (2018). Modeling the spatial and seasonal variations of groundwater head in an urbanized area under Low Impact Development. Water, 10(6): 803.

l Cheng, M., Qin, H.P., He, K.M., Xu, H.L..(2018). Can floor-area-ratio incentive promote low impact development in a highly urbanized area?—A case study in Changzhou City, China. Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering, 12(2):8.

l Qin, H.P., Peng, Y.N., Tang, Q.L., Yu, S.L.. (2016). A HYDRUS model for irrigation management of green roofs with a water storage layer, Ecological Engineering, 95:399-408.

l Qin, H.P., He, K.M., Fu, G.T.. (2016). Modeling middle and final flush effects of urban runoff pollution in an urbanizing catchment. Journal of Hydrology, 534:638–647.

l Qin, H.P., Tang, Q.L., Wang, L.Y., Fu, G.T.. (2015). The impact of atmospheric wet deposition on roof runoff quality in an urbanized area. Hydrology Research, 46 (6):880-892.

l Yang, L., Scheffran J., Qin H.P., You, Q.L.. (2015). Climate-related flood risks and urban responses in the Pearl River Delta, China. Regional Environmental Change, 15(5):379-391.

l Qin, H.P., Su, Q., Khu, S.T., Tang, N.. (2014). Water quality changes during rapid urbanization in the Shenzhen River Catchment: an integrated view of socio-economic and infrastructure development. Sustainability, 6(10):7433-7451.

l Su, Q., Qin, H.P., Fu, G.T.. (2014). Environmental and ecological impacts of water supplement schemes in a heavily polluted estuary. Science of the Total Environment, 472:704-711.

l Qin, H.P., Khu, S.T., Li, C.. (2014). Water exchange effect on eutrophication in landscape water body supplemented by treated wastewater. Urban Water Journal, 11(2):108-115.

l Qin, H.P., Li, Z.X., Fu, G.T.. (2013). The effects of low impact development on urban flooding under different rainfall characteristics. Journal of Environmental Management, 129:577-585.

l Qin, H.P., Tan, X.L., Fu, G.T., Zhang, Y.Y., Huang, Y.F.. (2013). Frequency analysis of urban runoff quality in an urbanizing catchment of Shenzhen, China. Journal of Hydrology, 496:79-88.

l Qin, H.P., Jiang, J.J., Fu, G.T., Zheng, Y.. (2013). Optimal water quality management considering spatial and temporal variations in a tidal river. Water Resources Management, 27:843–858.

l Qin, H.P., Su, Q., Khu, S.T.. (2013). Assessment of environmental improvement measures using a novel integrated model: A case study of the Shenzhen River catchment, China, Journal of Environmental Management, 114:486-495.

l Qin, H.P., Su, Q., Khu ,S.T..(2011). An integrated model for water management in a rapidly urbanizing catchment. Environmental Modelling & Software. 26:1502-1514.

l Qin, H.P., Khu S.T., Yu X.Y..(2010). Spatial variations of storm runoff pollution and their correlation with land-use in a rapidly urbanizing catchment in China. Science of the Total Environment, 408:4613-4623.

l Qin, H. P., Ni, J. R., and Borthwick, A. G. L.. (2002). Harmonized optimal post-reclamation coastline for Deep Bay, China. Journal of Environmental Engineering - ASCE, 128(6):552-561.

l Ni, J. R., Borthwick, A. G. L., and Qin, H. P..(2002). Integrated Approach to Determining Post- reclamation Coastlines. Journal of Environmental Engineering - ASCE, 128(6), 543-551.

l Ni, J. R. and Qin, H. P.. (2001). Impact of River Realignment and Land Reclamation on Flood Control and Ecological Habitat in River-estuary-bay System. Water International – IWRA, 26 (2):206-214.

Books

· Exploration and Practice of Sponge City Construction in Shenzhen, Science Press, Chief Editor, 2021

· Urban Water Systems and Carbon Emissions, Science Press, Chief Editor, 2014

· Research on Water Quality Improvement Strategies for Shenzhen River Systems, Science Press, Associate Editor, 2007

Environmental Science – Ecological and Smart Water Systems