About

I am leading the Cryosphere and River Lab at Peking University, China. I am broadly interested in climate change, glaciers, permafrost, rivers, sediment transport, and hydropower dams. My current research focuses on erosion and sediment transport processes within the Earth’s cold environments, specifically driven by atmospheric, cryospheric, and hydrologic processes using (1) remote sensing data and techniques; (2) field measurements; (3) time series and data analyses; and (4) numerical modeling approaches. Before joining Peking University, I was a Research Fellow in the Department of Geography, National University of Singapore (NUS). https://blog.nus.edu.sg/geolidf/

Career Type:

Scientist/Researcher/Academic

Organization Type:

Universities and Academia

Expertise Fields/Interests:

At Peking University. I am leading the Cryosphere and River Lab. I am broadly interested in climate change, glaciers, permafrost, rivers, sediment transport, and hydropower dams. My current research focuses on erosion and sediment transport processes within the Earth’s cold environments, specifically driven by atmospheric, cryospheric, and hydrologic processes using (1) remote sensing data and techniques; (2) field measurements; (3) time series and data analyses; and (4) numerical modeling approaches.

Major Achievements:

Dongfeng Li Receives the 2025 IAHR Global Water Award (Young Professional Category). The IAHR Global Water Awards are among the most prestigious honors in the field of hydro-environmental engineering, recognizing outstanding individuals who have made exceptional contributions and innovations in water science and engineering. The award ceremony, a highlight of the 41st IAHR World Congress, was held on June 23, 2025, in Singapore. Dr. Li was recognized “for his groundbreaking research on cryosphere-fed rivers, advancing understanding of climate change impacts on water and sediment fluxes, and his outstanding contributions to hydropower development, water security, and environmental protection.”