👨🔬 Summary
Dr. Yonghong Bi (born October 1, 1974) is a distinguished Professor at the Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. With over two decades of experience in freshwater algal ecology, his research focuses on the dynamics of phytoplankton communities, hydrodynamic impacts on freshwater systems, and algal responses to environmental changes.
🎓 Education
He earned his PhD in Hydrobiology from the Institute of Hydrobiology, CAS (2004), following a Master’s degree in Hydrobiology from Shanghai Ocean University (2001), and a Bachelor’s degree from Huazhong Agricultural University (1998).
💼 Professional Experience
Dr. Bi currently serves as a Professor (2015–present) and previously held roles as Associate Professor (2009–2015) and Assistant Professor (2004–2009) at the same institute, contributing extensively to algal ecological research and reservoir ecosystem analysis.
📚 Academic Citations & Publications
He has published widely in high-impact journals like Scientific Reports, Chemosphere, Science of the Total Environment, and Environmental Science and Pollution Research. Notable papers include studies on phytoplankton heterogeneity, hydrodynamic impacts on algae, and algal community structure in the Three Gorges Reservoir.
🛠️ Technical Skills
Expert in algal taxonomy, HPLC-CHEMTAX pigment analysis, freshwater ecology, and hydrological impact modeling. Skilled in designing and executing large-scale ecological monitoring projects.
👨🏫 Teaching Experience
While not explicitly listed, his long tenure at CAS implies mentoring graduate students and contributing to academic training in freshwater ecology and hydrobiology.
🔬 Research Interests
His key interests include phytoplankton dynamics, freshwater ecosystem responses to hydrological changes, algal physiological ecology, and reservoir management strategies.
🏆 Grants & Awards
Dr. Bi has led multiple high-profile projects funded by agencies such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the National Key R&D Program, and China Three Gorges Corporation, receiving over 15 million RMB in research support.
Publications
Water level fluctuations shape phytoplankton community in the Xiangxi Bay from Three Gorges Reservoir
- Authors: L. Fang, W. Mi, Y. Li, X. Ai, Y. Bi
Journal: Journal of Environmental Sciences (China)
Year: 2025
Photodegradation mechanism of organic contaminants mediated by chlorinated algal organic matter
- Authors: X. Wan, C. Yu, Y. Zhao, C. Liu, Y. Bi
Journal: Water Research
Year: 2025
Sll1725, an ABC transporter in Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 for the detoxification of cadmium ion stress
- Authors: G. Ruan, C. Liu, G. Song, B. Hu, Y. Bi
Journal: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Year: 2025
A coupled hydraulic-ecological model for simulating periphytic algal detachment in water delivery canals
- Authors: M. Yang, G. Guan, Y. Bi, Y. Zhu, K. Wang
Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
Year: 2025
Effects of flushing flow on periphytic algal community at different colonization stages
- Authors: M. Yang, Y. Bi, S. Duan, G. Guan, Y. Zhu
Journal: Hydrobiologia
Year: 2025