About

Dr. Yujun Yi is a Distinguished Professor in the State Key Laboratory of Regional Environment and Sustainability, Beijing Normal University (BNU), China. She received her Ph.D. in hydraulic engineering from Tsinghua University in 2008 and focuses her research on ecohydraulics. Dr Yi not only studies the mechanisms and develops models of aquatic ecology affected by human activities, but also proposes practical solutions to improve the local aquatic environment. She has carried out over 40 national projects in this field, providing professional consultancy for ecological conservation and restoration. Dr. Yi has published over 200 peer-reviewed journal papers, with over 5800 citations on Web of Science. Her outstanding scientific achievements have won her prestigious awards such as: The 26th Mao Yisheng Science and Technology Award(2023), Dayu Water Science and Technology Award - First Prize(2022), 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(2018), National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars(2017), The Yangtze Young Scholars(2016), Alexander of Humboldt Scholar (Germany)(2012), etc. Since joining IAHR in March 2010, Dr. Yi has been actively involved in and supporting various activities of IHAR. She serves as associate editor of Journal of Ecohydraulics, International Journal of Sediment Research, & Rive; Leadership Team Member of IAHR Working Group on Nature-based Solutions; Vice President of CNC-IAHS Eco-hydrology committee; Executive Committee Member of IAHR, China Chapter; Member of assessment committee for Humboldt Foundation in Germany, etc.

Career Type:

Scientist/Researcher/Academic

Organization Type:

Universities and Academia

Expertise Fields/Interests:

Ecohydraulics, Aquatic Habitat Simulation, Ecosystem Restoration

Major Achievements:

1)Prize of Peking Mao Yi-sheng Science and Technology (2023) 2)Dayu Water Science and Technology Award - First Class Prize (2022 ) 3)Capital Leading Women (2021) 4)National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars (2020) 5)Beijing Natural Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars (2019) 6)The China Navigation Science and Technology Award, China (2019 ) 7)The Nature Science Prize of Higher Education of China, Ministry of Education, China (2018) 8)National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars (2017) 9)The Yangtze Young Scholars (2016) 10)Humboldt Scholar, Germany (2012)