Prof. Weiwei Jiang, is a researcher specializing in ecological protection and restoration, with a focus on riparian zones affected by reservoir operations. With expertise in ecological remote sensing, drone photogrammetry, and spatiotemporal data analysis, Jiang has led and participated in several national and provincial research projects. Their work explores vegetation dynamics, species adaptation, and ecosystem recovery in reservoir drawdown zones, contributing to high-impact journals and advancing ecological monitoring through integrated satellite-UAV-field technology
Hubei University of Technology, China.
Author Profile
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Education 🎓
Weiwei Jiang holds a PhD and has a strong academic foundation in ecological sciences, particularly focusing on ecological engineering, remote sensing, and environmental monitoring technologies.
Professional Experience 💼
Weiwei Jiang has extensive experience in ecological protection and restoration, especially in riparian zones affected by reservoirs. Jiang has participated in and led numerous national and provincial scientific research projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Fund, the National 13th Five-Year Plan Key R&D Project, and the National Key R&D Program. These projects have involved advanced technologies such as satellite and drone-based remote sensing, ecological monitoring, and deep learning. Jiang’s work also includes long-term ecological surveys and research in major reservoirs like Longkaikou, Guanyinyan, and the Three Gorges.
Technical Skills 🛠️
Weiwei Jiang possesses expertise in ecological remote sensing, drone photogrammetry, spatiotemporal data analysis, and deep learning applications in environmental science. Jiang is also skilled in integrating satellite-UAV-field data for large-scale vegetation monitoring and applying machine learning to ecological datasets.
Awards & Honors 🏅
Notable recognitions include hosting the project on the spatiotemporal evolution characteristics of phytoplankton from 2022 to 2024 and receiving support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and provincial science and technology departments. Jiang has also contributed to key initiatives such as the Hubei Provincial Department of Science and Technology Innovation Group Project and the Ministry of Land and Resources Public Welfare Industry Scientific Research Project.
Research Interests 🔍
Jiang’s research centers on the ecological dynamics and restoration of vegetation in drawdown zones of large reservoir systems. Key areas include phenotypic plasticity and niche strategies of dominant plant species, the impact of dam operations on riparian vegetation patterns, and the development of models for species suitability and ecosystem recovery. Recent publications in high-impact journals such as Ecological Indicators, Science of The Total Environment, and Scientific Reports reflect the breadth and depth of Jiang’s contributions to ecological scienc
Publications Top Notes: 📝
- Cross-scale observation of riparian vegetation: Testing the potential of satellite-UAV-Field integrated observations for large-scale herbaceous species
Authors: Jiang, Weiwei; Li, Chenyu; Xiao, Henglin Lin
Year: 2025
Journal: Ecological Informatics
- Dispersal limitations prompt early vegetation aggregation in counter-seasonal reservoir riparian zones: A case study of Longkaikou Reservoir, China
Authors: Jiang, Weiwei; Jia, Wentao; Xiao, Henglin Lin
Year: 2024
Journal: Ecological Indicators