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Dr. Yuehan Dou (窦月含) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Environmental Sciences. She holds her PhD in Environmental Sciences from Wageningen University in the Netherlands, recognized internationally as a leading institution in the fields of Environment and Ecology.
Dr. Dou's research expertise lies at the intersection of ecological restoration, biodiversity conservation, and cultural ecosystem services. Her work emphasizes restoring habitats to protect wildlife, preserve local cultural heritage, and enhance human well-being. After extensive field studies across diverse ecosystems in China—including grasslands, coastal wetlands, drylands, and forests—Dr. Dou observed that the needs and perceptions of local communities were often overlooked in ecological restoration projects.
Currently, her research explores how landscapes influence human physical and mental health, and investigates the connections between sense of place and patterns of labor migration. By addressing these interdisciplinary themes, Dr. Dou aims to highlight the intricate relationships between human societies and natural ecosystems, ultimately seeking strategies to optimize both ecological integrity and human well-being.
Students and researchers interested in ecological restoration, biodiversity conservation, cultural ecosystem services, and human-nature interactions are encouraged to collaborate and join Dr. Dou’s ongoing research efforts.
Research interests
Ecological restoration
Landscape management
Ecosystem services
Socio-ecologucal system
Cultural ecosystem services, including but not limited to the aesthetic value of landscapes, scentific and edutional opportunities provided by ecosystems, cultural heritafe, sense of place, spiritual and religious values, etc.
Experience
Visiting Scholar, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Science, 2015
Visiting Scholar, Simon Fraser University, 2018
Post-doc researcher, School of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, 2021-2023
Teaching
ENV107- Introduction in Ecology
ENV112 - Quantitative Field Skills, Data Collection and Analysis for Environmental Scientists
ENV315 - Critical Reading, Reviewing & Writing Scientific Environmental & Ecology Papers
ENV313 - Environmental Remediation and Rehabilitation Field Class
ENV402 - Research Project (Phase I)
ENV403 - Common Research Issues in Environmental Sciences
Awards and honours
Overseas High-Caliber Personnel in Shenzhen (Level C) (2021 - 2026)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Education/Academic qualification
Master in Environmental System Analysis, Wageningen University and Research, 2014
Master in Urban Environmental Management, Wageningen University and Research, 2014
PhD, Wageningen Universiy and Research, 2020
External positions
Associate editor, Ecosystem Services (Jounral)
Person Types
- Staff
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 3 Active
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Research on the Evaluation and Optimization Strategies of Social Benefits in Ecological Restoration from the Perspective of Cultural Ecosystem Services
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Governmental Research Project
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AI as Research Mentor: Redefining Research-Led Learning in Higher Education
Li, J., Zhu, Z., Dou, Y. & Tang, M.
1/09/24 → 31/08/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Investigating the effects of wetland ecological restoration on social well-being
1/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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2024中国生态环境十大科技进展: 渐进式生态修复理论与河流修复实践
Liu, J., Zheng, C., Wang, H., Dou, Y., Chen, H., Chen, S., Yang, Y. & Ding, Y., Jun 2025, China Association of Science and Technology.Translated title of the contribution :2024 China Top Ten Scientific & Technological Advances in Ecology and Environment : Stepwise ecological restoration theory and river restoration practice Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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Everyday Urbanism and Digitalisation – Where Are We and Who Are We Becoming?
Sturup, S., vaide, J., Lee, J. H., Kim, K. & Dou, Y., 12 Mar 2025, In: Urban Policy and Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Social Dynamics of Perceived Intangible Values Under Ecological Restoration Among Rural Inhabitants in Yan'an, China
Zheng, X., Liu, Y. & Dou, Y., Jun 2025, In: Land Degradation and Development.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An early career researchers’ perspective on inequality in ecosystem services research in Asia
Wang, J., Weins, N., Dou, Y., Rana, S., Gaur, T., Shashidharan, N., Kien, P. T., Rai, S. & Das, S., Jun 2024, In: Environmental Science and Policy. 156, 103728.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An integrated analysis framework of supply, demand, flow, and use to better understand realized ecosystem services
Wu, S., Liu, K., Zhang, W., Dou, Y., Chen, Y., Zhang, T. & Li, D., Oct 2024, In: Ecosystem Services. 69Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
7 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Sustainable Cities and Society (Journal)
Yuehan Dou (Reviewer)
22 Jun 2025Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Geography and Sustainability (Journal)
Yuehan Dou (Reviewer)
19 Jun 2025Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Investigating the Role of Human-Nature Interaction in Relieving Mental Stress from a Cultural Ecosystem Services Perspective
Yuehan Dou (Supervisor), Mark Riley (Co-supervisor), Li Li (Co-supervisor) & Zhonghao Chen (Co-supervisor)
1 Jun 2025 → 31 May 2028Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision
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Cities (Journal)
Yuehan Dou (Reviewer)
12 May 2025Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Human-bird interaction and community value in habitat conservation
Yuehan Dou (Speaker)
11 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk