Prof. Yanli Liu, Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute, China
Prof. Yanli Liu is a leading hydrologist at the Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute, China. With nearly two decades of experience, her work focuses on hydrological modeling, climate change impacts, and water resources management. She has led numerous national and international research projects and published over 120 scientific papers. A recipient of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, she is recognized as one of China’s Top Young Talents. Her research integrates data-driven methods and modeling to support sustainable water systems under changing environmental conditions.
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Summary:
Prof. Yanli Liu exemplifies the qualities of a top-tier researcher: scientific rigor, leadership, innovation, and societal relevance. Her extensive publication record, prestigious awards, and strategic project leadership position her as one of the most impactful scientists in the field of water resources and climate resilience.
🎓 Education
Professor Yanli Liu holds a Ph.D. and an M.Sc. in Hydrology and Water Resources from Dalian University of Technology, completed between 2003 and 2008. During her doctoral studies, she undertook a joint Ph.D. program at Lancaster University in the UK from 2006 to 2007, supported by the China Scholarship Council, focusing on Hydrology and Fluid Dynamics. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Water Conservation and Hydropower Engineering from Zhengzhou University, completed in 2003.
💼Experience
Professor Liu is a leading expert at the Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute, where she has built nearly 20 years of experience in hydrological modeling, flood forecasting, climate change impact analysis, and water resources management. She has led numerous national and international projects and has played key roles as both principal investigator and team leader. Her work spans critical themes including runoff modeling, flood risk assessment, and integrated water resource strategies, particularly under conditions of environmental uncertainty.
🔬Research Focus
Her research centers on water system modeling and adaptive strategies for water security in the context of climate change. She specializes in hydrological response modeling, impact attribution of environmental changes, and the development of forecasting and decision-support systems. Her scholarly output exceeds 120 publications, including highly cited articles in prominent journals. Professor Liu’s ongoing work aims to advance sustainable water management through integrated modeling approaches and scientific innovation.
🛠️Skills
Professor Liu’s core competencies lie in advanced hydrological simulation, uncertainty analysis, water system modeling, and data-driven techniques including machine learning. Her analytical and interdisciplinary skills support her leadership in water resource planning under changing climate conditions. She is also a prolific reviewer for top-tier journals and an active participant in global water research communities.
🏆Awards
Her academic and professional excellence has been widely recognized. She was awarded the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars in 2023 and was selected as a Top Young Talent under China’s National 10,000 Talents Program in 2021. She has received multiple honors from the Ministry of Water Resources, including First, Second, and Special Awards. She is also a registered expert and advisor to several Chinese governmental bodies and international scientific communities.
📚 Publications
- Title: Evaluating the effectiveness of different surface resistance schemes coupled with Penman-Monteith model for estimating actual evapotranspiration – A global comparative study
Authors: Shu, Z., Jin, J., Menzel, L., Guan, T., Liu, Y.
Year: 2025
Journal: Journal of Hydrology
- Title: Coupling coordination degree, interaction relationship and driving mechanism of water resources carrying capacity of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration in China
Authors: Xu, W., Jin, J., Zhang, J., He, R., Zhu, L.
Year: 2025
Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production
- Title: Prediction of regional water resources carrying capacity based on stochastic simulation: A case study of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Urban Agglomeration
Authors: Xu, W., Jin, J., Zhang, J., Liu, Y., Guan, T.
Year: 2024
Journal: Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies
- Title: Time-varying copula-based compound flood risk assessment of extreme rainfall and high water level under a non-stationary environment
Authors: Song, M., Zhang, J., Liu, Y., Bian, G., Wang, G.
Year: 2024
Journal: Journal of Flood Risk Management
- Title: Analysis of precipitation wetness-dryness encountering and its uncertainty in the Yangtze River and Yellow River basins
Authors: Ruan, Y., Zhang, J., Wang, Y., Liu, Y., Zhao, W.
Year: 2024
Journal: Shuikexue Jinzhan / Advances in Water Science
- Title: Multi-Objective Planting Structure Optimisation in an Irrigation Area Using a Grey Wolf Optimisation Algorithm
Authors: Wu, L., Tian, J., Liu, Y., Wang, Y., Zhang, P.
Year: 2024
Journal: Water (Switzerland)
Conclusion:
Prof. Yanli Liu is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her blend of scientific excellence, international collaboration, practical impact, and forward-thinking methodology makes her an ideal recipient. With minor enhancements in global visibility and interdisciplinary reach, she could further elevate her already exceptional career.