Business School | China
Dr Xiaodong Yan is a doctoral candidate at the Business School of Hohai University in Nanjing, China, following an M.S. in Geographical Sciences from Liaoning Normal University and a B.S. in Hydraulic & Electric Power from Heilongjiang University. His research focuses on the coupling and spatial-transfer dynamics of the water-energy-food nexus, particularly in the context of Chinese provinces and inter-regional networks, as evidenced by several published articles including one in Resources, Conservation & Recycling. As of now, he has an h-index of 5, with 191 citations and 12 academic publications, reflecting his growing impact in the fields of environmental systems and sustainable development. Through his master’s research he demonstrated proficiency in tools such as ArcGIS, EViews and MATLAB, published five papers during that period, and received multiple honours including “Outstanding Graduates of Liaoning Province 2020”, “Outstanding Master’s Thesis” and “Outstanding Student Cadre”. His strong self-regulation, rigorous research attitude and critical-thinking skills underpin his work bridging resource-system modelling, input-output frameworks and ecological network analysis. Going forward he aims to deepen understanding of resource-system security and spatial nexus interdependencies, contributing to sustainable regional development.
Featured Publications
Wang, F., Cao, Y., & Yan, X. (2025). A novel prediction framework for the impact of climate change on spring maize yield in major grain producing areas. Environment, Development and Sustainability.
Chen, J., Wang, Y., Ding, T., & Yan, X. (2025). Evaluation and analysis of urban ecosystem health with an optimized machine-learning model to promote ecological differentiated management in metropolitan areas. Journal of Urban Planning and Development.
Yan, X., Wang, F., Wan, X., Han, M., & Xu, J. (2025). Promotion or inhibition? Pathways and impact characteristics analysis of carbon emissions in urban water systems under water-carbon-society multi-factor interactions. Sustainable Cities and Society.
Guo, S., & Yan, X. (2025). Investigation of industrial structure upgrading, energy consumption transition, and carbon emissions: Evidence from the Yangtze River Economic Belt in China. Sustainability.
Wan, X., Tian, G., Xia, Q., Yan, X., Ban, Q., & Zhao, Q. (2025). Spatial and temporal evolution of the physical-virtual water cycle and its economic coupling effects in China: A material flow analysis perspective. Journal of Cleaner Production