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Dr Bailiang Li obtained a PhD in Geography at Texas A&M University, USA. His primary research field is aeolian processes. He also has other research interests in air pollution and GIS and remote sensing applications.Peronsal homepage: https://connect.xjtlu.edu.cn/user/bailiangli
Research interests
Sediment transport
Wind tunnel simulation
GIS and remote sensing applications
Experience
Associate Professor, Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China - 2021 to Present
Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China - 2013 to 2021
Postdoctoral Fellow, Wind tunnel simulation on aeolian processes, Department of Geography, Trent University, Canada - 2011 to 2013
Teaching
ENV206 Environmental Science Field Skills, Module Leader
ENV101 GIS and Research Skills, Module Leader
Awards and honours
Best New Staff Mentor, 2022-2023, Department of Health and Environmental Science, XJTLU
Best PhD Advisor, 2022-2023, Department of Health and Environmental Science, XJTLU
Best New Staff Mentor, 2021-2022, Department of Health and Environmental Science, XJTLU
Excellent Prize of Annual Teaching Innovation, The 5th XJTLU National University Teaching Innovation Award, 2020.
Outstanding reviewer – Transportation Research Part D, The Editors of Transportation Research Part D, Elsevier, September 2017
Outstanding reviewer – Geomorphology, The Editors of Geomorphology, Elsevier, July 2017
Outstanding reviewer – Aeolian Research, The Editors of Aeolian Research, Elsevier, July 2017
2nd class of the award (as co-I), Third Outstanding Achievement Award of Applied Social Science Projects, Suzhou Association of Philosophy and Social Sciences, 2017
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Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. , Texas A&M University, - 2010
M.Sc. , Chinese Academy of Sciences, - 2003
B.Sc. , Peking University, - 2000
Research areas
- Aeolian processes
- Air Pollution
- Wind Dispersal
Person Types
- Staff
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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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 14 Life Below Water
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SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Seasonal Change and Patterns of Water Quality and Algal Conditions in Lake Taihu Across Multiple Spatiotemporal Dimensions
Li, B. (Team member), Wu, L. (Team member), Su, M. (Team member), Zhang, N. (Team member), Zou, S. (Team member), Li, Y. (Team member), Gu, J. (Team member), Zhao, N. (Team member), Chen, R. (Team member), Liu, M. (Team member), Zhao, X. (Team member), Zhu, J. (Team member), Jiang, X. (Team member), Wang, Y. (Team member), Chen, Z. (PI), Yan, D. (Team member) & Wang, Y. (Team member)
1/09/25 → 31/08/26
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Atmospheric thermal stratification controls on formation and spatiotemporal variations of sand laden air flows
Zhao, P. (Team member), Zhou, X. (Team member), Joel, D. (Team member), He, Y. (Team member) & Li, B. (PI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Atmospheric density controls on ripple development
Li, B. (PI)
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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The exchange of bioaerosols between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere
Zhao, P. (PI), Li, B. (Team member), Morse, A. (Team member) & Dean, J. (Team member)
1/12/22 → 30/11/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Seasonal Change and Patterns of Water Quality and Algal Conditions in Lake Taihu Across Multiple Spatiotemporal Dimensions
Chen, Z. (PI), Li, B. (CoPI) & Wu, L. (CoPI)
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Aeolian Saltation Flux Profiles: Comparison of Representation and Measurement Methods
Sherman, D. J., Bae, J., Ellis, J. T., Swann, C., Parteli, E., Farrell, E. J., Li, B., Araújo, A., de Carvalho, A., Sherman, D. & Zhang, P., 19 Aug 2025, In: Geosciences (Switzerland). 15, 8, 323.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
A framework to mitigate aeolian erosion on nourished beaches
He, Y., Cai, F., Liu, J., Qi, H., Li, B., Cao, C., Zhao, S., Liu, G., Chen, X. & Huang, J., 10 May 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Coastal Engineering. 201, 104771.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Control of wind speed and contact angle on submicron particulate matter sampling
Sun, B., Wang, Z., Huang, J., Li, Y., Cooper, J., Han, L. & Li, B., 4 Nov 2025, In: PeerJ. 13, e20235.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Contemporary research in coastal dunes and aeolian processes
Farrell, E. J., Delgado Fernandez, I., Smyth, T., Li, B. & Swann, C., Jan 2024, In: Earth Surface Processes and Landforms. 49, 1, p. 108-116 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access19 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Long research leave
Li, B. (Participant), He, Z. (Participant), An, C. (Participant), Lei, M. (Participant), Du, Y. (Participant), Bao, Y. (Participant) & Xu, Y. (Participant)
11 Dec 2025 → 12 Feb 2026Activity: Other
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Atmospheric pollen modeling in China
Mu, Q. (Supervisor), Li, Y. (Co-supervisor), Li, B. (Co-supervisor) & Morse, A. P. (Co-supervisor)
1 Jun 2025 → 1 Jun 2029Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision
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SURF-2025-0311: Drag coefficient estimation for blooming herbaceous plants under windy conditions
Li, B. (Supervisor)
Jun 2025 → Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Long research leave
Li, B. (Participant) & He, Z. (Participant)
9 Jan 2025 → 26 Jan 2025Activity: Other
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