Yueping Bao | Water Treatment | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Yueping Bao | Water Treatment | Editorial Board Member

Associate Professor | Nankai University | China

Dr. Yueping Bao is an environmental scientist and engineer whose work centers on advancing sustainable water treatment technologies through innovative catalytic and membrane-based approaches. Her research integrates materials science, environmental engineering, and analytical chemistry, with a strong focus on advanced oxidation processes, catalytic ceramic membrane development, pollutant degradation mechanisms, and electrochemical treatment strategies. She has contributed to major national research initiatives, including work on enzyme-assisted photocatalytic degradation of chlorophenol pollutants, where she played a key role in catalyst synthesis, system design, and analytical method development. Her expertise spans catalyst fabrication, membrane optimization, water purification system enhancement, and the application of chromatography-based pollutant detection methods. Professionally, she has held research and academic positions in leading institutions, contributing to interdisciplinary projects aimed at improving the efficiency and sustainability of wastewater treatment. Her teaching experience includes supporting postgraduate laboratory instruction and materials science courses, reflecting a commitment to both scientific innovation and student development. Dr. Bao has also engaged with the global research community, sharing her work at international scientific forums. Through her combined research, academic service, and professional engagement, she continues to advance environmentally resilient technologies with the potential to mitigate complex pollution challenges and support long-term water resource protection.

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Featured Publications

Chen, X., Zhang, H., Xu, S., Du, X., Zhang, K., Hu, C.-P., Zhan, S., Mi, X., Oh, W. D., Hu, X., et al. (2023). A recyclable Co–Fe bimetallic immobilized cellulose hydrogel bead (CoFeO@CHB) to boost singlet oxygen evolution for tetracycline degradation. Catalysts, 13(8), 1150.

Bao, Y., Chen, Y., Lim, T.-T., Wang, R., & Hu, X. (2019). A novel metal–organic framework (MOF)-mediated interfacial polymerization for direct deposition of polyamide layer on ceramic substrates for nanofiltration. Advanced Materials Interfaces, 6(201900132).

Bao, Y., Oh, W.-D., Lim, T.-T., Wang, R., Webster, R. D., & Hu, X. (2019). Elucidation of stoichiometric efficiency, radical generation and transformation pathway during catalytic oxidation of sulfamethoxazole via peroxymonosulfate activation. Water Research, 149, 1–12.

Lee, W. J., Bao, Y., Hu, X., & Lim, T.-T. (2019). Hybrid catalytic ozonation–membrane filtration process with CeOₓ and MnOₓ impregnated catalytic ceramic membranes for micropollutants degradation. Chemical Engineering Journal, 368, 109–118.

Xing, J., Liang, H., Chuah, C. J., Bao, Y., Luo, X., Wang, T., Wang, J., Li, G., & Snyder, S. A. (2019). Insight into Fe(II)/UV/chlorine pretreatment for reducing ultrafiltration (UF) membrane fouling: Effects of different natural organic fractions and comparison with coagulation. Water Research, 161, 115112.

Zahra Askari | Water | Best Research Article Award

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Dr. Zahra Askari | Water | Best Research Article Award

Lorestan University | Iran

Dr. Zahra Askari is a postdoctoral researcher in water science whose work focuses on the complex interactions between hydrological processes, sediment dynamics, and climate change. Her research integrates experimental modeling and computational analysis to explore bed-load sediment transport, bed morphology changes, and the hydraulic behavior of open channels under unsteady flow conditions. She has contributed to advancing flood simulation and river discharge forecasting by applying soft computing, hybrid time series models, and machine learning approaches. Her academic interests span sediment transport mechanics, flood control, and the impact of climatic variability on river systems. Dr. Askari has authored and co-authored several publications in international journals such as Applied Water Science, Geosciences, Chinese Soil and Water Conservation, and Acta Geophysica. She is skilled in using advanced analytical and simulation tools, including Flow3D, HECRAS, MATLAB, and Python, to model complex hydraulic and hydrological phenomena. In addition to her research, she has experience teaching subjects related to hydraulic systems and applied mathematics at the university level. Recognized for her academic excellence, she has received awards for outstanding performance during her graduate studies and has served as a reviewer for scientific journals. Her ongoing work contributes to developing sustainable water management strategies and improving predictive modeling techniques for hydrological and environmental applications.

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Featured Publications

Askari, Z., Samadi-Boroujeni, H., Fattahi-Nafchi, R., Yousefi, N., Eslamian, S., … (2017). Prediction comparison of flow resistance in channels with rounded and angular coarse rough beds. American Research Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering, 3(1), 1–15.

Yousefi, N., Reza, K. S., & Eslamian, S. A. Z. (2016). Estimating width of the stable channels using multivariable mathematical models. Arabian Journal of Geosciences.

Moughani, S. K., Osmani, A., Nohani, E., Khoshtinat, S., Jalilian, T., Askari, Z., … (2024). Groundwater spring potential prediction using a deep-learning algorithm. Acta Geophysica, 72(2), 1033–1054.

Marani-Barzani, M., Eslamian, S., Amoushahi-Khouzani, M., Gandomkar, A., … (2017). Assessment of aridity using geographical information system in Zayandeh-Roud Basin, Isfahan, Iran. International Journal of Mining Science (IJMS), 3(2), 49–61.

Askari, Z., Afzalimehr, H., Singh, V. P., & Fattahi, R. (2015). Prediction of flow velocity near inclined surfaces with varying roughness. International Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 4(1), 1–9.