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 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 ecological restorations influence human well-being from a socio-cultural perspective and investigates the connections between cultural ecosystem services, human perception and SDGs. 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. 

Ecological restoration

Landscape management

Ecosystem services

Socio-ecological system

Cultural ecosystem services, including but not limited to the aesthetic value of landscapes, scientific and educational opportunities provided by ecosystems, cultural heritage, sense of place, spiritual and religious values, etc.

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

ENV107- Introduction in Ecology (24/25)

ENV112 - Quantitative Field Skills, Data Collection and Analysis for Environmental Scientists (22/23, 23/24)

ENV218 - Environmental Policy and Governance

ENV315 - Critical Reading, Reviewing & Writing Scientific Environmental & Ecology Papers

ENV313 - Environmental Remediation and Rehabilitation Field Class (23/24)

ENV402 - Research Project (Phase I) (23/24)

ENV403 - Common Research Issues in Environmental Sciences

Early Career Researcher Award, School of Science, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (2025)

2024 China Top Ten Scientific & Technological Advances in Ecology and Environment (2025)

Jiangsu Shuangchuang PhD (2024)

Overseas High-Caliber Personnel in Shenzhen (Level C) (2021 - 2026)