02/2022 ‒ present Tenured Associate Professor, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University

07/2017 ‒ 01/2022 Tenure-track Associate Professor, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University

09/2014 ‒ 06/2017 Assistant Professor, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University

08/2012 ‒ 08/2014 Scientific Researcher, Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE)

08/2007 ‒ 07/2012 Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University

04/2023 ‒ present Deputy Head, School of Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University

08/2022 ‒ present Deputy Head, Key Laboratory of Hydrological Cycle, Ministry of Water Resources of China

06/2022 ‒ 06/2023 Deputy Head, Office of International Cooperation and Exchange, Tsinghua University

07/2020 ‒ 07/2023 Deputy Head, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University

07/2017 ‒ 07/2023 Director, River Research Institute, Tsinghua University

09/2021 ‒ present Associate Editor, Journal of Ecohydraulics (IAHR Journal, IF=1.8 in 2025)

07/2019 ‒ present Associate Editor, Environmental Science & Ecotechnology (IF=14.3 in 2025)

09/2024 ‒ present Executive Council Member, China Chapter, the International Water Resources Association (IWRA)

08/2024 ‒ present Vice Chair, Technical Committee of Reservoir Sediment, the China National Committee on Large Dams (CHINCOLD)

08/2022 ‒ present Vice Chair, Youth Science and Technology Work Committee, the Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society (CHES)

05/2022 ‒ present Council Member, the World Association for Sedimentation and Erosion Research (WASER)

12/2021 ‒ present Board Member, Academic Exchange and Journal Publishing Special Committee of the 10th Standing Committee of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)

07/2020 ‒ present Chair, China Youth Chapter of ICCE, the International Association of Hydrological Science (IAHS)

06/2020 ‒ present Leadership Member, Ecohydrauliccs Committee, the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR)

09/2017 ‒ present Executive Council Member, China Chapter, the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR)

2025 The First Prize of Dayu Water Science and Technology Award of the Ministry of Water Resources of China (MWRC) “Key Technologies and Applications for the Prevention of Biological Invasion and Bio-fouling in Water Network Projects”

2025 National Leading Talent in Science and Technology Innovation

2025 The First Prize of the China Association of Hydraulic Engineering Education (CAHEE) for Excellent Achievements in Water Conservancy Moral Education “Tsinghua’s Cultural Empowerment for Hydraulic Engineering”

2025 Young Scientific Innovation Award of the China National Committee on Large Dams (CHINCOLD)

2025 Second Prize of the Beijing Science and Technology Award “Active and Passive Particle Dispersion Theory and Method”

2025 Second Prize of the Henan Province Science and Technology Award “Key Technologies and Applications for Ecological Health and Water Quality Security of the Middle Route Source Area of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project”

2025 Outstanding Paper Award of Advances in Water Science “Advances in Water Science' for the 2023-2024 Academic Year: Characteristics of vegetation changes and their drivers in the Yellow River basin from 1982 to 2020”

2024 Young Water Resources Innovation Talents of the Beijing Hydraulic Engineering Society (BHES)

2023 Excellent Instructor of Compulsory Practice for Doctoral Students of Tsinghua University

2023 Advanced Individual in Employment Work of Tsinghua University

2023 The First Prize of the China Association of Hydraulic Engineering Education (CAHEE) for Excellent Achievements in Water Conservancy Moral Education “Creating a Collaborative System of Organization and Education for Tsinghua’s Hydraulic Engineering”

2023 The First Prize of the China Association of Hydraulic Engineering Education (CAHEE) for Excellent Achievements in Water Conservancy Moral Education “Tsinghua Lead-Practice-Career Education System Construction”

2023 Panelist of the Biotechnological control of the golden mussel, ANEEL, the Brazilian Governmental Agency for Energy. April 12, 2023, Brasilia, Brazil

2022 The First Prize of Dayu Water Science and Technology Award of the Ministry of Water Resources of China (MWRC) “Principles and Key Technologies of the Digital River Basin Model”

2022 Panelist of the International Session at the 10^th National Congress on Hydraulics and Hydroinformatics. Nov. 14, 2022, Nanchang, China

2022 The Second Prize of Science and Technology Award of Beijing Hydraulic Engineering Society (BHES) “Research on Monitoring and Distribution Patterns of Mud Snails in the Water Areas Related to the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in Beijing”

2021 Panelist of the 100-year Association Ceremony of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST). Sep. 28, 2021, Beijing, China

2021 Secretary-general of a Delegation of the 10^th National Congress of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST). May 28-30, 2021, Beijing, China

2021 Panelist of the 8^th China-EU High Level Dialogue on Water Resources, the China-Europe Water Platform (CEWP). Jan. 21, 2021, Beijing, China

2021 The First Prize of 2021 Science and Technology Award of the China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research (IWHR) “The Mechanism of Water and Sediment Changes in the Yellow River Basin and Key Control Technologies”

2020 National Outstanding Young Talent Award

2020 Award for Teaching Excellence, Tsinghua University

2019 English Medium Instruction Certificate, Oxford EMI Training Held at St Antony’s College, Oxford, UK

2019 Award for Top-quality Course of Tsinghua University

2019 Excellent Advisor of Challenge Cup for Undergraduate Students, Tsinghua University

2018 Excellent Instructor of Social Practice for Undergraduate Students, Tsinghua University

2018 Panelist of the 1^st UNESCO-IAHR International Youth Forum on Water Engineering Management. July 5, 2018, Penang, Malaysia

2017 Silver Prize of the 11^th Beijing Invention and Innovation Competition, Beijing Association of Inventions (BAI) “Control of biofouling in water transfer system”

2017 Excellent Advisor of the Study and Research Training Program (SRT) of Tsinghua University

2016 Second Prize of the 7^th Youth Teaching Competition of Tsinghua University

2015 Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)

2014 First Prize of Excellent Academic Publication of the Hubei Society for Hydropower Engineering (HSHE) “Relation between stream habitat conditions and macroinvertebrate assemblages in three Chinese rivers”

2013 John F. Kennedy Award, International Association for Hydro-environment and Research (IAHR) “Experimental Study of Bio-fouling Control of Limnoperna Fortunei in Water Transfer Tunnels”

2012 Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation of Tsinghua University “Experimental Study of Macroinvertebrate Limnoperna fortunei Invasion and Prevention in Water Transfer Tunnels”

2010 Outstanding Contribution to Sedimentation Studies through Publication of “Effect of Streambed on Benthic Ecology” in the International Journal of Sediment Research, the World Association for Sedimentation and Erosion Research (WASER)

2010 First Prize for Excellent Graduate in Overall Quality of Tsinghua University

2008 First Prize for Excellent Graduate in Overall Quality of Tsinghua University

2007 Outstanding Winner of the 9^th Challenge Cup for Undergraduate Students in Tianjin City

2006 Excellent Student Scholar of China Soong Ching Ling Foundation (CSCLF)

2006 First Prize for Excellent Undergraduate in Overall Quality of Tianjin University

2005 First Prize for Excellent Undergraduate in Overall Quality of Tianjin University

2004 Outstanding Student Award of School of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University

Dr. Mengzhen Xu has been in charge of four English Medium Instruction (EMI) courses and several short courses in Tsinghua University. The course “River Dynamics and Integrated Management” has been elected as the Top-quality Course of Tsinghua University since 2019. She was selected and sent to Oxford for the EMI professional development training, and awarded the Oxford EMI Certificate. In addition to the in-class course teaching, she has been deeply involved in guidance of students’ extracurricular activities. She was awarded for Excellent Instructor of Social Practice for Undergraduate Students (2018), Teaching Excellence of Tsinghua University (2020), Excellent Instructor of Compulsory Practice for Doctoral Students of Tsinghua University (2023), Advanced Individual in Employment Work of Tsinghua University (2023), First Prize of the China Association of Hydraulic Engineering Education (CAHEE) for Excellent Achievements in Water Conservancy Moral Education (2023, 2025).

2015-2026 Instructor, River Dynamics and Integrated Management (80040103), 48 class hours per year

The Top-quality Course of Tsinghua University (1%)

Lecture-project course for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in Hydraulic, Civil, and Environmental Engineering as well as international students from relevant fields; Class includes lectures, invited talks, discussions, field trips, and group analytical projects and presentations

2014-2026 Instructor, Professional English for Hydraulic Engineering (70040291), 16 class hours per year

Lecture-discussion course for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in Hydraulic, Civil, and Environmental Engineering as well as international students from relevant fields; Class includes lectures, in-class discussions, scientific writing

2019-2026 Instructor, Development and Management of the Yellow River Basin (60040011), 16 class hours per year

Chinese culture course for international students from over 20 departments in Tsinghua University; Class content is an overview of the history of development and management of the Yellow River Basin, which is the cradle of Chinese culture, in the past thousands of years; Class includes lectures, and group presentations sharing the different nations and rivers over the world

2021-2025 Instructor, Eco-Hydraulic Engineering (30040632), 32 class hours per year

Introduce the issues and international status of watershed management and ecological water conservancy projects; Introduce the basic concepts, evaluation methods and ecological restoration principles of river ecosystems; Discuss the impacts of typical water conservancy projects (such as cross-basin water diversion projects, hydropower projects, etc.) on river ecology and ecological restoration technologies.

2023 Instructor, Undergraduate Oversea Social Practice Program, 2-week oversea training

Short courses for undergraduate students from different departments of Tsinghua University

Two-week training in Austria and Switzerland includes lectures; international workshops with people from TU Wien, ETH and government agencies; visiting different hydropower stations and research stations; interviewing people from government agencies and NGOs for water resource management and environment protection; field trip to national geology park

2023-2024 Instructor, Undergraduate Social Practice Program, 1-week training

Short courses during the social practice trip for undergraduate students from Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University

2021-2022 Instructor, Science and Humanities Seminar Course (14730111), 16 class hours per year

The seminar class adopts the form of small-class flipped classroom, under the organization of the teacher, methods and skills for participating in in-depth discussions are trained and learned. The Weiyang College provides several discussion topics (mainly related to technology and humanities), covering several important issues of general interest in the fields of technology and humanities, and also provides important issues closely related to the development process of this discipline in the engineering connection direction

2015-2025 Instructor, Undergraduate Cognition Practice & SRT, 1- or 2-day short courses per year

Short courses for freshmen of undergraduates’ cognition practice on river dynamics and watershed management, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, and Weiyang Colleague, Tsinghua University

Short courses for undergraduates’ Study and Research Training program (SRT) for over 10 departments or schools, including Hydraulic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, etc., Tsinghua University

2018 Instructor, Undergraduate Oversea Social Practice Program, 3-week oversea training

Short courses for undergraduate students from Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University

One-week training in Malaysia includes lectures; international workshop with students from Malaysia, India, Indonesia, etc.; group project and presentations sharing water issues from different countries; field trip along the urban rivers in Penang and Kuala Lumpur

Two-week training in Ecuador includes visiting different hydropower stations, water conservancy engineering; interviewing people from government agencies and NGOs for water resource management and environment protection; field trip to national geology park; and culture experiencing in Guayaquil, Quito, and Cuenca, etc. Oversea social practice report is required for each students every day, and a comprehensive final report is required

2017 Instructor, Integrated River Management (80040103) (in Chinese), 48 class hours

Lecture-project course for GCT- Master of Engineering, China Gezhouba (Group) No. 5 Engineering CO. Ltd. Class includes lectures, invited talks, discussions, and experience sharing in hydraulic engineering construction and management

Interfaces between hydraulics, structures, sediment, and aquatic organisms, and their application in river uses and ecological restoration. These topics broadly encompass her research in eco-hydraulics, eco-sedimentation, and eco-geomorphology, such as:

• Adaptation of aquatic organisms to hydrodynamics and environmental conditions of river habitat;

• Impacts of natural hazards on channel stability and aquatic habitat stability, diversity, and suitability;

• Responses of aquatic organisms and ecosystem to morphological evolution of high plateau rivers;

• Prevention theories and technologies of mussel invasion and biofouling in water transfer systems;

• Principles and technologies of flow energy dissipation and river restoration for incised rivers, etc.

Dr. Mengzhen Xu has been PI or Co-PI 36 research projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (MSTC), the Ministry of Water Resources of China (MWRC), and research agents and industrial institutions.

2025-2027 Test and study on the material of concrete surface to prevent the adhesion of fresh water crust to water erosion

The Guangdong Provincial Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Science

Role: Co-Principal Investigator (PI: Xuehui An, Tsinghua University)

2025-2026 Construction of the module for identifying seawater (saltwater) intrusion

The Information Center (Hydrology Monitor and Forecast Center), the Ministry of Water Resources of China

Role: Principal Investigator

2024-2026 Test and study on the material of concrete surface to prevent the adhesion of fresh water crust to water erosion

The Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd.

Role: Co-Principal Investigator (PI: Xuehui An, Tsinghua University)

2024-2026 Fundamental Biological Characteristics of Freshwater Bivalves in the Central Yunnan Water Diversion Project

The Yunnan Province Dianzhong Water Diversion Project Co., Ltd. (No. 202420000677)

Role: Co-Principal Investigator (PI: Weihua Zhao, Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute)

2024-2025 Water Quality Research Achievements Packaging and Integration Project

The China South Water Diversion Group Water Network Smart Technology Co., Ltd.

Role: Principal Investigator

2023-2027 Research on key technologies for controlling abnormal algal proliferation and algal accumulation in the middle route area of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project

The Ministry of Science and Technology of China (Grant No. 2023YFC3207804)

Role: Co-Principal Investigator (PI: Fanghua Hao, Central China Normal University)

2023-2026 Study on control measures of mussel biofouing in the Jinsha River Basin

The Three Gorges Jinshajiang Yunchuan Hydropower Development Co., Ltd. Ningnan Baihetan Power Plant

Role: Principal Investigator

2023-2026 A national bankfull river width dataset and its applications

The State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering Research Funding

Role: Principal Investigator

2022-2025 Geomorphological heterogeneity and restoration mechanism of key fish habitats in the upper Yellow River

The National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. U2243222)

Role: Principal Investigator

2022-2023 R&D bionic flow measuring device based on efficient sensing lateral line system of cave fish

The Independent research project of Tsinghua University (Grant No. 20221080082)

Role: Principal Investigator

2021-2025 Integration and demonstration of intelligent decision support platform for whole-process control of risk pollutants

The Ministry of Science and Technology of China (Grant No. 2021YFC3200905)

Role: Principal Investigator

2021-2023 Limnoperna fortunei biofouling monitoring and mechanism in the South-to-North Water Division Middle Route Project

The Construction and Administration Bureau of South-to-North Water Division Middle Route Project

Role: Principal Investigator

2021-2022 The Evaluation on the second phase of DMDP's comprehensive simulation of hydraulic, hydrological and sedimentary processes

The World Bank

Role: Principal Investigator

2021-2022 Limnoperna fortunei biofouling risk in the East River Water Source Project

The Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute

Role: Principal Investigator

2021-2021 Special monitoring of aquatic organisms in the Beijing section of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project and its supporting facilities

The Beijing Hydrological Station

Role: Principal Investigator

2020-2023 Interfaces between hydraulics, structures, sediment, and aquatic organisms

The Ministry of Science and Technology of China

Role: Principal Investigator

2020-2021 Research on theoretical framework and key indicators of river sustainable development

The Environmental Engineering Evaluation Center, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (Grant No.20202001006)

Role: Principal Investigator

2020-2021 Research on refined real-time flood forecasting and regulation technology based on multi-source data and assemble model

The Water Science and Technology Innovation Project of Guangdong Province (Grant No.2020-12)

Role: Principal Investigator

2020-2021 Laboratory instrument and equipment research and development

The State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering Funding

Role: Principal Investigator

2020-2021 Study on flood control and waterlogging control in karst area of Guangxi Province

General Institute of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Planning and Design, Ministry of Water Resources

Role: Principal Investigator

2019-2024 Major flash flood disasters and risks

Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. 2019QZKK0903)

Role: Co-Principal Investigator (PI: Hongchang Hu, Tsinghua University)

2019-2023 Principle of integrated disaster reduction wit coordination of ecological measures and geotechnical measures

Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. XDA23090401)

Role: Principal Investigator

2019-2020 Hydrodynamic modelling of the Xinghua Bay for mangrove restoration

General Institute of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Planning and Design, Ministry of Water Resources

Role: Principal Investigator

2018-2022 Risk assessment and comprehensive control principles of large scale geological hazards

National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 41790434)

Role: Co-Principal Investigator (PI: Zhaoyin Wang, Tsinghua University)

2018-2021 Study on suitability of ecological fishpass for naked carp of Qinghai Lake (Gymnocypris przewalskii)

National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51779120)

Role: Principal Investigator;

2017-2018 Risk assessment of Limnoperna fortunei invasion in the South-to-North Water Division Middle Route Project

Construction and Administration Bureau of South-to-North Water Division Middle Route Project

Role: Principal Investigator

2017-2018 The sedimentary characteristics and the influence mechanism of river bed evolution on the upstream of Yalutsangpo River

The Chinese Academy of Sciences

Role: Principal Investigator

2016-2020 Study on the integrated assessment technology of the changing trend of runoff and sediment load in the Yellow River basin

The Ministry of Science and Technology of China (Grant No. 2016YFC0402407)

Role: Co-Principal Investigator (PI: Xiaoming Zhang, China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research)

2016-2019 Study on dynamics of sky rivers

The National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 91547204)

Role: Co-Principal Investigator (PI: Deyu Zhong, Qinghai University)

2016-2018 Study on hydrogeological environment and aquatic habitat characteristics of karst caves

The State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering Funding (Grant No. 2016-KY-04)

Role: Principal Investigator

2016-2018 Sampling and identification of benthos and river ecological evaluation for the source area of Yellow River

The Yellow River Institute of Hydraulic Research Funding (Grant No. HKY-JBYW-2016-03)

Role: Principal Investigator

2015-2018 Study on habitat characteristics of Chinese cave fish

Independent research project of Tsinghua University (Grant No. 2015THZ02-1)

Role: Principal Investigator

2015-2018 Study on hydro-ecosystem evolution in the Yellow River Headwaters Region

The Ministry of Water Resources of China (Grant No. 201501028)

Role: Co-Principal Investigator (PI: Guangqian Wang, Tsinghua University)

2015-2017 Feedback of river ecosystem to hydraulic engineering

China Association for Science and Technology

Role: Principal Investigator

2015-2017 Experimental study of eco-hydraulics prevention of Limnoperna fortunei bio-fouling in hydraulic engineering

National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51409146)

Role: Principal Investigator

2013-2014 Experimental study of eco-hydraulics prevention of Limnoperna fortunei invasion in water diversion tunnels

Special Financial Grant from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No. 2013T60122)

Role: Principal Investigator

Publications

Peer-reviewed journal publications in English (^& denotes advisee author, student, and post-doc; * denotes corresponding author)

1． Inseeyong Nantawoot^&, Chuenchum Pavisorn, Yu Bofu, Xu Mengzhen*. 2026. Evaluation of climate and land use change impacts on discharge variability in the Mekong River's largest tributary. International Soil and Water Conservation Research, 14: 100583

2． Yang Qi^&, Liu Qirui^&, Wei Yuling, Weng Chubin^&, Ma Li, Tian He, Zhang Fang, Kenneth A. Rose, William R. Jeffery, Xu Mengzhen*. 2026. Morphological adaptations of cavefish support enhanced hydrodynamic perception for underwater environmental monitoring. Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ese.2026.100677

3． Zhang Jiahao^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Zhan Aibin, Liu Chunlong, Tian He, Darrigran Gustavo, Wang Zhaoyin, Fu Xudong. 2026. Shipping and water diversion pathways expand the global area at risk from invasive freshwater bivalves. Communications Earth & Environment, https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-026-03256-x

4． Xing Xuanwei^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Wang Congcong^&, Li Xinyang^&, Zhang Yongxian^&, Xue Yuan^&, Fu Xudong. 2026. Smart Detection of Biofouling: A Deep Learning Framework for Water Infrastructure Surveillance. Water Research, 288: 124665

5． Lyu Liqun*, Wang Yunqi, Liang Xinyue^&, Li Jun, Ma Chao, Hou Chengyou, Chen Yu, Huang Feng, Qi Zihan, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin. 2026. Why did an ancient basin suddenly experience debris flows outbreak and migration in recent 50 years? International Journal of Sediment Research, 41(1): 23-35

6． Lyu Liqun*, Zhou Guanyu, Li Jun, Hou Chenyou, Wang Yunqi, Ma Chao, Qi Zihan, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin. 2026. Optimizing check dams construction and afforestation for debris flows mitigation in slag and landslides- prone gullies. Catena, 265: 109852

7． Song Bingze, Liu Peng*, Li Jing, Zhao Lingjun, Chen Lajiao, Xu Mengzhen, Zeng Yi, Liu Jianbo. 2025. Click prompt learning with feature encoding for segmentation of remote sensing images. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 63: 4707019

8． Huang Kehan^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Cui Yifei, Liu Jinfeng, Zhou Xinzhi, Zhang Xiguo^&, Wang Zhaoyin. 2025. Monitoring of flood and debris flow passing through a stream reach embedded with a step-pool system. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 84: 475

9． Inseeyong Nantawoot^&, Chuenchum Pavisorn, Yu Bofu, Xu Mengzhen*. 2025. Regionalization of standardized sediment rating curves for enhancing data continuity in ungauged catchments. Catena, 259: 109418

10． Wang Congcong^&, Xiao Xinzong, Zhou Xiongdong^&, Li Xiaoli^&, Zhang Jiahao^&, Wang Ruiyu^&, Liu Kai, Wei Yaoguo, Xu Mengzhen*. 2025. Phytoplankton community assembly in an inter-basin water diversion project: Dominance of temporal dynamics over spatial dynamics. Water Research, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2025.124260

11． Yang Yao^&, Zhang Jiahao^&, Chang Zhibing, Liu Mei, Xu Mengzhen*, Zhou Xinyi^&, Fu Xudong. 2025. Quantifying the effect of key factors on the shedding and decay rates of eDNA from the golden mussel. Journal of Environmental Management, 388: 126054

12． Pakoksung Kwanchai, Inseeyong Nantawoot^&, Chawaloesphonsiya Nattawin, Punyapalakul Patiparn, Chaiwiwatworakul Pichet, Xu Mengzhen, Chuenchum Pavisorn*. 2025. Seasonal dynamics of water quality in response to land use changes in the Chi and Mun River Basins Thailand. Scientific Reports, DOI10.1038/s41598-025-91820-4

13． Xu Yining, Yu Zhenping, Cui Guangming, Zhang Yunxiang, Huang Haozhi, Mao Baijin, Zhou Kunyu, Liu Ang, Han Mingyue, Xu Mengzhen, Qu Juntian*. 2025. A flexible modular worm-inspired robot for multi-scenario explorations in pipeline. Cell Reports Physical Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrp.2025.103038

14． Luo Yaqi^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Zhou Xiongdong^&, Lei Fakai^&, Marwan A. Hassan, Xudong Fu. 2025. Potential benefits to the endemic fish habitat in the highland deeply incised high-energy river responding to hydropower development. Journal of Environmental Management, 376: 124498

15． Li Jiepeng, Chen Lajiao*, Zhang Geli, Liu Hui, Hu Hongchang, Xu Mengzhen, Guo Xingyan^&, Meng Zibo, Zhiqiang Dong. 2025. Identification and characterization of long-term meteorological drought events in the Yellow River Basin. Ecological Informatics, 86(6):102992

16． Zhang Jiahao^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Huber Boris, Grünzner Markus, Blanckaert Koen. 2025. Roughness and energy losses induced by mussel biofouling and application to a water transfer project. Water Resources Research, 61: e2023WR036503

17． Liu Mengjia, Liu Peng*, Zhao Lingjun, Ma Yan, Chen Lajiao, Xu Mengzhen. 2025. Fast semantic segmentation for remote sensing images with an improved Short-Term Dense-Connection (STDC) network. International Journal of Digital Earth, DOI10.1080/17538947.2024.2356122

18． Yang Yao^&, Liu Kai, Zhang Jiahao^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Guo Fang, Zhou Xinyi^&, Wang Congcong^&, Zhou Xiongdong^&, Fu Xudong. 2024. Key Environmental Factors Influencing eDNA Quantitative Detection of Golden Mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) in a Long-Distance Water Diversion Project. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 37:103998

19． Shen Yi, Zheng Shan, Qin Chao*, Li Jie, Ma Zipu, Wu Baosheng, Xu Mengzhen, Yuan Xue. 2024. Equilibrium tendency of river channel adjustment in response to upstream damming: A case study of the Lower Yellow River. Journal of Hydrology, 650(2):132494

20． Cui Yongchuan, Liu Peng*, Ma Yan, Chen Lajiao, Xu Mengzhen, Guo Xingyan^&. 2025. Pansharpening via predictive filtering with element-wise feature mixing. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 219(10):22-37

21． Yang Qi^&, Hu Ruigeng, Yu Peng, Zhang Peng, Xu Zhongqian, Xu Mengzhen*. 2024. Local scour mechanisms and prediction methods around offshore wind turbine foundations: insights and future directions. Journal of Ocean University of China, 23(5): 1248-1262

22． Wu Zi*, Zeng Li, Li Guangmiao, Gong Zheng, Zhan Jie, Jiang Weiquan, Xu Mengzhen, Fu Xudong*. 2024. Onset for active swimming of microorganisms to shape their transport in turbulent open channel flows. Water Resources Research, 60, e2024WR037586

23． Zhou Xiongdong^&, Wang Congcong^&, Kattel Giri, Zhang Jiahao^&, Xu Mengzhen*. 2024. Hydrodynamic and trophic variations reshape macroinvertebrate food webs in urban ecosystems. Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, 22(1):100478

24． Zhao Zetian, Yang Qi^&, Li Ruonan, Yang Jian, Liu Qirui^&, Zhu Boyi, Weng Chubin^&, Liu Wenbin, Hu Pengwei, Ma Li, Qiao Jianzhong*, Xu Mengzhen*, Tian He*. 2024. A comprehensive review on the evolution of bio-inspired sensors from aquatic creatures. Cell Reports Physical Science, 5(7): 102064

25． Qin Yue, Guo Hao, Pazos Sebastian*, Xu Mengzhen, Yan Xiaobing, Qiao Jianzhong, Wang Jia, Zhou Peng, Chai Yang, Hu Weida, Zhu Zhengqiang, Li Zhonghao, Wen Huanfei, Ma Zongmin, Li Xin, Lanza Mario, Tang Jun*, Tian He*, Liu Jun*.2024. 7D High-Dynamic Spin-Multiplexing. Advanced Science, 11(33), DOI:10.1002/advs.202402378

26． Liu Xing^&, Su Anyang, Wu Minghui, Yu Zitong, Wu Kangle,·An Da, Hao Jie, Xu Mengzhen, Zhao Chenxu, Le Zhen. 2024. CG-FAS: Cross-label Generative Augmentation for Face Anti-Spoofing. International Journal of Computer Vision, 132: 5330-5345

27． Qin Chao, Xue Yuan*, Xu Mengzhen, Ran Lishan, Li Dongfeng, Wang Ge, Cun Defan, Wu Baosheng, Fu Xudong, Wang Guangqian. 2024. Undervalued dry riverbeds: a key factor in equating intermittent river CO₂ emissions to perennial rivers. Water Research, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2024.121859

28． Inseeyong Nantawoot^&, Hu Hongchang, Chuenchum Pavisorn, Yu Bofu, Xu Mengzhen*. 2024. Staged SWAT calibration with bias-corrected precipitation product for enhancing flow data continuity in tributaries of the Mekong River. Science of the Total Environment, 934: 173291

29． Wang Zijing^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Penny Gopal, Hu Hongchang, Zhang Xiangping, Tian Shimin. 2024. Impact of revegetation and agricultural intensification on water storage variation in the Yellow River Basin. Journal of Hydrology, 635: 131218.

30． Guo Hao*, Qin Yue, Liu Yanming, Pazos Sebastian, Wang Xiaonan, Xu Mengzhen, Yan Xiaobing, Qiao Jianzhong, Wang Jia, Zhou Peng, Chai Yang, Hu Weida, Zhu Zhengqiang, Li Zhonghao, Wen Huanfei, Ma Zongmin, Li Xin, Lanza Mario*, Tang Jun*, Tian He*, Liu Jun*. 2024. A 5D, dynamic, spin physical unclonable function device. Cell Reports Physical Science, 5(4): 101924

31． Duan Shuwen, Wei Yuhong, Wang Yunfan, Zhai Linxin, Qin Yue, Guo Zhanfeng, Li Ding, Hou Weiwei, Liu Songtao, Li Xintian, Zhu Boyi, Pan Peng, Xu Mengzhen, Liu Jun, Guo Hao*, Xu Zhiping*, Tian He*, Yang Yi*, Ren Tian-Ling*. 2024. Giant gauge factors in an anchored sandwich structure with a soft break mechanism. Cell Reports Physical Science, 5(4): 101893

32． Zhang Jiahao^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Yang Yao^&. 2024. Assessing the effects of environmental factors on filtration rate of golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei). Ecological Indicators, 158: 111544.

33． Cui Yongchuan, Liu Peng*, Ma Yan, Chen Lajiao, Xu Mengzhen, Guo Xingyan^&. 2024. Pixel-Wise Ensembled Masked Autoencoder for Multispectral Pan-Sharpening. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 62: 5409922

34． Yang Yao^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Chen Xingyu, Zhang Jiahao^&, Wang Shulei, Zhu Jianying, Fu Xudong. 2024. Establishment risk of invasive golden mussel in a water diversion project: An assessment framework. Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, 100305, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ese.2023.100305

35． Zhou Guanyu, Lyu Liqun*, Li Jun, Lyu Shumin, Ma Chao, Wang Yunqi, Wang Yujie, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin. 2024. Tracking long-term effects of check dams and afforestation on debris flow mitigation in an active gully. Natural Hazards, 120(3): 2479-2498

36． Liu Mengjia, Liu Peng*, Zhao Lingjun, Ma Yan, Chen Lajiao, Xu Mengzhen. 2024. Fast semantic segmentation for remote sensing images with an improved Short-Term Dense-Connection (STDC) network. International Journal of Digital Earth, 17(1), DOI: 10.1080/17538947.2024.2356122

37． Zhang Yuwei, Liu Peng*, Chen Lajiao, Xu Mengzhen, Guo Xingyan^&, Zhao Lingjun. 2023. A new multi-source remote sensing image sample dataset with high resolution for flood area extraction: GF-FloodNet. International Journal of Digital Earth, 16(1): 2522-2554

38． Zhou Guanyu, Lyu Liqun*, Xu Mengzhen, Ma Chao, Wang Yunqi, Wang Yujie, Wang Zhaoyin, Markus Stoffel. 2023. Assessment of check dams and afforestation in mitigating debris flows based on dendrogeomorphic reconstructions, field surveys and semi-empirical models. Catena, 232: 107434

39． Ma Li*, Yang Junxing, Lei Fakai^&, Xu Mengzhen, Zhao Yahui, William R. Jeffery. 2023. Protection and exploration of the scientific potential of Chinese cavefish. Zoological Research, 44(4): 675-677

40． Chuenchum Pavisorn*, Xu Mengzhen, Tang Wenzhe. 2023. Assessment of reservoir trapping efficiency and hydropower production under future projections of sedimentation in Lancang–Mekong River Basin. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 184, 113510

41． Wang Congcong^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Zhang Jiahao^&, Zhou Xiongdong^&. 2023. High-latitude invasion and environmental adaptability of the freshwater mussel Limnoperna fortunei in Beijing, China. Ecological Applications, e2887

42． Wang Congcongv^&, Zhou Xiongdong^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Linyuan Zhang, Xinjue Hou, Zhongsuo Wang, Yao Yang^&, Yaqi Luo^&. 2023. Evaluating the ecological health of aquatic habitats in a megacity through a multimetric index model based on macroinvertebrates. Ecological Indicators, 150: 110235

43． Li Guangmiao^&, Gong Zheng, Jiang Weiquan, Zhan Jie, Wang Bohan, Fu Xudong, Xu Mengzhen, Wu Zi*. 2023. Environmental Transport of Gyrotactic Microorganisms in an Open-Channel Flow. Water Resources Research, 59: e2022WR033229

44． Weng Chubin^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Lei Fakai^&, Rose Kenneth A. 2023. Management strategy of the naked carp (Gymnocypris przewalskii) in the Qinghai Lake using matrix population modeling. Journal of Environmental Management, 336: 117596

45． Zhou Xiongdong^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Kattel Giri, Zhang Jiahao^&, Liu Yibo^&, Wang Congcong^&. 2023. Channel abandonment alters trophic characteristics of highland rivers. Water Research, 230: 119590

46． Zhang Chendi*, Hassan Marwan A., Saletti Matteo, Zimmermann Andre E., Xu Mengzhen*, Wang Zhaoyin. 2023. A Unit-Scale Framework for Designing Step-Pool Sequences. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 149(1), https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0002033

47． Huang Kehan^&, Liu Wei, Xu Mengzhen*, He Siming, Cui Yifei, Wang Zhaoyin. 2023. Application of artificial step-pools in natural hazard mitigation. Catena, 220 (Part A): 106658

48． Meng Zhe, Lyu Liqun*, Xu Mengzhen, Yu Guoan, Ma Chao, Wang Zhaoyin, Stoffel Markus. 2023. Effects of frequent debris flows on barrier lake formation, sedimentation and vegetation disturbance, Palongzangbo River, Tibetan Plateau. Catena, 220 (Part A): 106697

49． Zhang Chendi*, Xu Yuncheng, Hassan Marwan A., Xu Mengzhen*, He Pukang. 2022. Hybrid modeling on 3D hydraulic features of a step-pool unit. Earth Surface Dynamics, https://doi.org/10.5194/esurf-2022-5

50． Huang Kehan, Xu Mengzhen*, Wang Zhaoyin. 2021. Experimental study on landslides of loose sediment slope induced by stream bed incision. Frontiers of Earth Science, 9: 687358

51． Zhang Jiahao^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Sun Luo^&, Reible Danny, Fu Xudong. 2022. Impact of Golden Mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) Colonization on Bacterial Communities and Potential Risk to Water Quality. Ecological Indicators, 144: 109499

52． Lei Fakai^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Ji Ziqing^&, Rose KA, Zakirov V, Bisset M. 2022. Swimming behavior and hydrodynamics of the Chinese cavefish Sinocyclocheilus rhinocerous and a possible role of its head horn structure. PLoS ONE, 17(7): e0270967

53． Lyu Liqun*, Xu Mengzhen, Zhou Guanyu, Wang Zhaoyin. 2022. Quantitative evaluation of eco-geotechnical measures for debris flow mitigation by improved vegetation-erosion model. Journal of Mountain Science, 19(7): 2015-2026

54． Zhou Xiongdong^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Lei Fakai^&, Zhang Jiahao^&, Wang Zhaoyin, Luo Yaqi^&. 2022. Responses of macroinvertebrate assemblages to flow in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau: Establishment and application of a multi-metric habitat suitability model. Water Resources Research, 58, e2021WR030909

55． Xu Mengzhen*, Guanghui Wang^&, Zijing Wang^&, Hongchang Hu, Durgesh Kumar Singh^&, Shimin Tian. 2022. Temporal and spatial hydrological variations of the Yellow River in the past 60 years. Journal of Hydrology, 609: 127750

56． Zhang Chendi^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Lei Fakai^&, Zhang Jiahao^&, Kattel Giri Raj, Duan Yongjie^&. 2021. Spatio-temporal distribution of Gymnocypris przewalskii during migration with UAV-based photogrammetry and deep neural network. Journal of Ecohydraulics, DOI: 10.1080/24705357.2021.1892547

57． Wang Zijing^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Xing Liu^&, Durgesh Kumar Singh^&, Xudong Fu. 2022. Quantifying the impact of climate change and anthropogenic activities on runoff and sediment load reduction in a typical Loess Plateau watershed. Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies, 39: 100992

58． Lyv Liqun*, Xu Mengzhen*, Wang Zhaoyin, Cui Yifei, Koen Blanckaert. 2022. A field investigation on debris flows in the incised Tongde sedimentary basin on the northeastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau. Catena, 105727

59． Singh Kumar Durgesh^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Singh Nandita, Lei Fakai^&. 2021. Perspectives on emerging pressures and their integrated impact on large river systems: an insight from the Yellow River basin. Journal of Environmental Management, 298: 113423

60． Lyv Liqun*, Xu Mengzhen*, Wang Zhaoyin, Qi Lijian, Li Xin^&. 2020. Impact of densely distributed debris flow dams on river morphology of the Grand Canyon of the Nu River (upper Salween River) at the east margin of the Tibetan Plateau. Landslides, 2021, 18: 979-991

61． Pavisorn Chuenchum^&, Xu Mengzhen, Tang Wenzhe*. 2020. Predicted trends of soil erosion and sediment yield from future land use and climate change scenarios in the Lancang-Mekong River by using the modified RUSLE model. International Soil and Water Conservation Research, 8: 213-227

62． Liu Wei^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Zhang Jiahao^&, Zhang Tongyu^&. 2020. Tolerance of the invasive freshwater mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) to environmental conditions and its potential implication in the biofouling control. Limnology 21:245-255

63． Pavisorn Chuenchum^&, Xu Mengzhen, Tang Wenzhe*. 2020. Estimation of Soil Erosion and Sediment Yield in the Lancang–Mekong River Using the Modified Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation and GIS Techniques. Water, 12, 135; doi:10.3390/w12010135

64． Zhang Chendi^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Hassan Marwan, Chartrand Shawn, Wang Zhaoyin, Ma Zewei^&. 2020. Experiment on morphological and hydraulic adjustments of step-pool unit to flow increase. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 45(2): 280-294

65． Zhou Xiongdong^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Wang Zhaoyin, Yu Bofu, Shao Xuejun. 2019. Responses of macroinvertebrate assemblages to environmental variations in the river-oxbow lake system of the Zoige wetland (Bai River, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau). Science of the Total Environment, 659: 150-160

66． Zhao Na, Xu Mengzhen*, Koen Blanckaert, Qiao Chunhua, Zhou Hanmi, Niu Xiaoli. 2021. Study of factors influencing the invasion of golden mussels (Limnoperna fortunei) in water transfer projects. Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Management, 22: 385-395

67． Zhou Xiongdong^&, Bisset Mike, Xu Mengzhen*, Wang Zhaoyin. 2019. A new species of Behningia Lestage, 1929 (Ephemerotera: Behningiidae) from China. Zootaxa, 4671(3): 420-426

68． Liu Wei^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Zhao Na^&, Zhou Xiongdong^&, Pan Baozhu, Tian Shimin, Lei Fakai^&. 2019. River health assessment of the Yellow River source region, Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, China, based on tolerance values of macroinvertebrates. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(10): 10251-10262

69． Zhou Xiongdong^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Wang Zhaoyin, Yu Bofu, Fu Xudong, Liu Wei^&, Sun Luo^&, Shao Xuejun. 2019. Debris-flow deposits on a major river influence aquatic habitats and benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages. Freshwater Science, 38(4): 713-724

70． Tian Shimin, Xu Mengzhen*, Wang Guanghui^&, Hu Hongchang*, Liu Xing^&. 2019. Temporal variations of runoff and sediment load in the upper Yellow River, China. Journal of Hydrology, 568: 46-56

71． Liu Jinlong, Kattel Giri, Wang Zhongjing*, Xu Mengzhen. 2019. Artificial fishways and their performances in China’s regulated river systems: a historical synthesis. Journal of Ecohydraulics, 4(2): 158-171

72． Xu Mengzhen*, Zhao Na^&, Zhou Xiongdong^&, Pan Baozhu, Liu Wei^&, Tian Shimin*, Wang Zhaoyin. 2018. Macroinvertebrate Biodiversity Trends and Habitat Relationships within Headwater Rivers of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Water, 10(1214): doi:10.3390/w10091214. (Invited by the guest editor)

73． Zhang Chendi^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Zhaoyin Wang, Hassan A. Marwan, Chartrand M. Shawn. 2018. Experimental study on the stability and failure of individual step-pool. Geomorphology, 311: 51-62

74． Yang Yufeng^&, Zhou Xiongdong^&, Yi Yujun*, Xu Mengzhen*, Zhifeng Yang. 2018. Influence of debris flows on macroinvertebrate diversity and assemblage structure. Ecological Indicators, 85: 781-790

75． Zhang Chendi^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Wang Zhaoyin, Liu Wei^&, Yu Dandan^&. 2017. Experimental study on the effect of turbulence in pipelines on the mortality of Limnoperna fortunei veligers. Ecological Engineering, 109(Part A): 101-118

76． Zhao Na, Xu Mengzhen, Li Zhiwei^*, Wang Zhaoyin, Zhou Hanmi. 2017. Macroinvertebrate distribution and aquatic ecology in the Ruoergai (Zoige) Wetland, the Yellow River source region. Frontiers of Earth Science, 11: 554-564

77． Zhou Xiongdong^&, Wang Zhaoyin, Xu Mengzhen*, Yu Bofu, Liu Wei^&, Pan Baozhu, Zhao Na^&, Shao Xuejun. 2017. The stream power parameter as a predictive indicator of aquatic macroinvertebrate assemblages in the Yarlung Tsangpo River Basin (Tibetan Plateau). Hydrobiologia, 797: 215-230

78． Yao Guoyou^&, Xu Mengzhen*, An Xuehui. 2017. Concrete deterioration caused by freshwater mussel Limnoperna fortunei fouling. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 121: 55-65

79． Lyu Liqun^&, Wang Zhaoyin, Cui Peng, Xu Mengzhen*. 2017. The role of bank erosion on the initiation and motion of gully debris flows. Geomorphology, 285: 137-151

80． Pan Baozhu, Yuan Jianping, Zhang Xinhua*, Wang Zhaoyin, Lu Jinyou, Yang Wenjun, Chen Jiao, Li Zhiwei, Zhao Na^&, Xu Mengzhen. 2016. A review of ecological restoration techniques in fluvial rivers. International Journal of Sediment Research, 31(2): 110-119

81． Xu Mengzhen*, Wang Zhaoyin, Zhao Na^&, Pan Baozhu. 2015. Growth, reproduction, and attachment of the golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) in water diversion projects. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 35: 70-75

82． Xu Mengzhen*, Bogen Jim, Wang Zhaoyin, Bønsnes Truls E., Gytri Stine. 2015. Proglacial lake sedimentation from jökulhlaups (GLOF), Blåmannsisen, northern Norway. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 40(5): 654-665

83． Xu Mengzhen, Bogen Jim*, Ragulina Galina, Read Adrian. 2015. Early and late Holocene sediment yield of Austdalsbreen glacier, southwest Norway. Geomorphology, 246: 277-289

84． Xu Mengzhen, Darrigran Gustavo, Wang Zhaoyin*, Zhao Na^&, Lin Cheng Chieh. 2015. Experimental study on control of Limnoperna fortunei biofouling in water transfer tunnels. Journal of Hydro-environment Research, 9: 248-258

85． Bogen Jim, Xu Mengzhen*, Kennie Patricia. 2015. The impact of pro-glacial lakes on downstream sediment delivery in Norway. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 40(7): 942-952

86． Zhao Na^&, Wang Zhaoyin*, Pan Baozhu, Xu Mengzhen, Li Zhiwei. 2015. Macroinvertebrate assemblages in mountain streams with different streambed stability. River Research and Application, 31:825-833

87． Xu Mengzhen*, Wang Zhaoyin, Duan Xuehua, Pan Baozhu. 2014. Effects of pollution on macroinvertebrates and water quality bio-assessment. Hydrobiologia, 729:247-259

88． Xu Mengzhen*, Wang Zhaoyin*, Pan Baozhu, Yu Guo-an. 2014. The assemblage characteristics of benthic macroinvertebrates in the Yalutsangpo River, the highest major river in the world. Frontiers of Earth Science, 8(3): 351-361

89． Wang Zhaoyin*, Lee Joseph H.W., Xu Mengzhen. 2013. Eco-hydraulics and eco-sedimentation studies in China. Journal of Hydraulic Research, 51(1): 19-32

90． Pan Baozhu, Wang Zhaoyin*, Ying Chao, Xu Mengzhen, Huang Guobing. 2013. Meiofaunal assemblages in relation to properties of fluid mud in river estuaries. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 22(1): 67-73

91． Pan Baozhu, Wang Zhaoyin*, Li Zhiwei, Yu Guo-An, Xu Mengzhen, Zhao Na, Gary Brierley. 2013. An exploratory analysis of benthic macroinvertebrates as indicators of the ecological status of the Upper Yellow and Yangtze Rivers. Journal of Geographical Sciences, 23(5): 871-882

92． Pan Baozhu, Wang Zhaoyin*, Xu Mengzhen. 2012. Macroinvertebrates in abandoned channels: assemblage characteristics and their indications for channel management. River Research and Applications, 28(8): 1149-1160 (Second Prize of the 15^th Natural Science Excellent Academic Paper of Hubei Province)

93． Pan Baozhu, Wang Zhaoyin*, Xu Mengzhen, Xing Linghang. 2012. Relation between stream habitat conditions and macroinvertebrate assemblages in three Chinese rives. Quaternary International, 282: 178-183 (First Prize of Excellent Academic Publication, Hubei Hydropower Engineering Society)

94． Xu Mengzhen*, Wang Zhaoyin*, Pan Baozhu, Na Zhao. 2012. Distribution and species composition of macroinvertebrates in the hyporheic zone of bed sediment. International Journal of Sediment Research, 7: 129-140

95． Xu Mengzhen*, Wang Zhaoyin, Qi Lijian, Liu Le. 2012. Disaster chains initiated by the Wenchuan Earthquake. Environmental Earth Sciences, 65(4): 975-985

96． Duan Xuehua, Wang Zhaoyin*, Xu Mengzhen. 2011. Effects of fluvial processes and human activities on stream macroinvertebrates. International Journal of Sediment Research, 26(4): 416-430

97． Zhang Kang*, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin. 2009. Study on Reforestation with Seabuckthorn in the Pisha Sandstone Area. Journal of Hydro-environment research, 3(2): 77-84

98． Duan Xuehua, Wang Zhaoyin*, Xu Mengzhen, Zhang Kang. 2009. Effect of streambed sediment on benthic ecology. International Journal of Sediment Research, 24 (3): 325-338 (Outstanding Contribution to Sedimentation Studies, World Association for Sedimentation and Erosion Research)

Selected peer-reviewed journal publications in Chinese (^& denotes advisee author, students, and post-docs; * denotes corresponding author)

1． Xu Mengzhen*, Wang Guangqian, Wang Zhaoyin. 2025. The “four principles” of engineering ecology and typical application. China Water Resources, DOI：10.3969/j.issn.1000-1123.2025.15.004

2． Zhang Yongxian^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Xue Yuan^&, Xing Xuanwei, Pang Yizhe, Wang Zijing. 2025. Response mechanism of vegetation phenology evolution in the upper Yellow River to cascade reservoir development. Scientia Sinica Technologica, 55, doi: 10.1360/SST-2024-0257

3． Zhang Jiahao^&, Lu Penggang, Su Xuemin, Zhou Xiongdong^&, Xu Mengzhen*. 2025. Distribution characteristics and assembly mechanisms of bacterial communities in East River Water Source Proiect. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 45(11):5595-5606

4． Zhou Xinyi^&, Zhou Xiongdong^&, Zhang Jiahao^&, Weng Chubin^&, Xu Mengzhen*. 2025. Ecological impacts of hydropower development in the lower Jinsha River: Evolution of zooplankton diversity and community assembly mechanisms during winter. Journal of Tsinghua University (Sci & Technol), DOI: 10.16511/j.cnki.qhdxxb.2025.22.032

5． Zhou Xinyi^&, Zhou Xiongdong^&, Zhang Jiahao^&, Weng Chubin^&, Xu Mengzhen*. 2025. Mechanisms of the impact of hydropower development on phytoplankton diversity and community assembly in the lower Jinsha River. Scientia Sinica Technologica, 55(3): 540-552

6． Liu Yibo^&, Zhou Xiongdong^&, Zhang Jiahao^&, He Shunping, Weng Chubin^&, Zhou Xinyi, Xu Mengzhen*. 2025. The impact of artificial reproduction and release on the native fish resources in the upper Yellow River: Taking the case of Gymnocypris eckloni in Longyangxia-Liujiaxia section as an example (in Chinese). Scientia Sinica Technologica, 55, doi: 10.1360/SST-2024-0216

7． Xing Xuanwei^&, Xue Yuan^&, Zhang Yongxian^&, Qin Chao, Li Dan, Xu Mengzhen*. 2025. Intermittent river morphology extraction method based on multisource remote sensing and river characteristics: A case study in Wuding River Basin. Journal of Tsinghua University (Sci & Technol), 65(8): 1569-1582

8． Zhang Yongxian^&, Xue Yuan^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Xing Xuanwei^&, Ma Guorui, Pang Yizhe^&. 2025. Multi-source Remote Sensing Image Matching by Combining Multi-scale Deep Learning Feature and Attention Mechanism. Journal of Geomatics Science and Technology, 41(2): 163-172

9． Fan Haoxiang^&, Liu Cheng*, Xu Mengzhen. 2025. Analysis of the characteristics of runoff and sediment loads into theGuanting Reservoir. Journal of China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research, 23(4): 426-437

10． Wang Zhaoyin*, Xu Mengzhen*. 2024. Influence of Cascade Development on the Ecological Environment. Hydropower and Pumped Storage, 10(2):1-7

11． Qi Shengwen*, Liu Fangcui, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Xueliang, Xue Lei, Liu Jinfeng, Chen Jiangang, Huang Kehan^&, Sun Juanjuan, Ding Hao. 2024. Preliminary study on principles and methods of ecologicalgeotechnical engineering coordinated disaster reduction for small watersheds. Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering, 43(2): 1-14 (Outstanding Paper Award of Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering for the 2024 Academic Year)

12． Ma Feng^&, Niu Xiaojing*, Zhang Cheng, Xu Mengzhen. 2024. Study on One-dimensional Hydrodynamic Model with Parameter Estimation Function. Chinese Journal of Hydrodynamics, 39(2): 1-7

13． Hu Chunhong, Zhang Xiaoming, Yu Kunxia, Xu Mengzhen, Zhao Yang. 2023. Multi model prediction and its ensemble evaluation of runoff and sediment change trend in the Yellow River Basin. Shuili Xuebao, 54(7): 763-774

14． Li Ming, Liu Qin, Wang Yukuan, Cui Peng, Gao Xing, Di Baofeng, Liu Jinfeng, Qi Shengwen, Chen Rong, Tan Chunping, Xu Mengzhen, Sun Hao, Zhang Jianqiang, Chen Jiangang, Zou Qiang. 2023. Synthetical solution of disaster risk reduction and green development: A novel mode promoting high-quality development in mountain areas of China. Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 38(12): 1818-1832

15． Xu Mengzhen*, Yang Yao^&, Zhang Jiahao^&, Fu Xudong. 2023. Challenges in invasive mussel monitoring using environmental DNA technology. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 43(11): 4423-4433

16． Wang Zijing^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Hu Hongchang, Zhang Xiangping. 2023. Challenges of environmental DNA techniques in monitoring invasive mussels. Advances in Water Science, 34(4): 499-509 (Outstanding Paper Award of Advances in Water Science for the 2023-2024 Academic Year)

17． Zhou Xiongdong^&, Liu Yibo^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Zhang Jiahao^&, Wwang Congcong^&. 2023. Response of benthic macroinvertebrates in highland rivers to the lateral hydrological connectivity: Taking the Quanji River as an example. Journal of Tsinghua University (Science and Technology), 63(5): 818-829

18． Xu Mengzhen*, Yang Yao^&, Zhang Jiahao^&, Fu Xudong. 2023. Challenges in invasive mussel monitoring using environmental DNA technology. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 43(11): 1-11

19． Weng Chubin^&, Zhou Xiongdong^&, Xu Mengzhen*. 2023. Research on suitability of renewable energy exploitation in Tibet. Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica, 44(1): 475-484

20． Huang Kehan^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Zhang Chendi^&, Wang Zhaoyin. 2022. Mechanism of the step-pool structure on channel stability. Advances in Water Science, 33(6): 978-988

21． Zhang Xiguo^&, Zhou Xiongdong^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Liang Xinyue^&. 2022. Distribution of hydropower development suitability in Tibet in the face of geological hazard susceptibility. Acta Geographica Sinica, 77(7): 1-12

22． Xu Mengzhen*, Fu Xudong, Jin Feng. 2020. Exploration of the Belt and Road Initiative for talent cultivation. Education Modernization, 46: 16-19

23． Huang Kehan^&, Zhang Chendi^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Lin Yongpeng^&. 2020. Application study on the automated grain sizing based on BASEGRAIN software. Journal of Sediment Research, 45(2): 44-51

24． Liang Xinyue^&, Xu Mengzhen, Lyu Liqun^&, Cui Yifei, Zhang Fengbao*. 2020. Geomorphological characteristics of debris flow gullies on the edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Acta Geographica Sinica, 75(7): 1389-1401

25． Tian Yong, Zhang Aijing, Wang Shulei, Xu Mengzhen*. 2020. Impact and control measures for Limnoperna fortunei (golden mussel). Journal of Hydroecology, 41(1): 110-116

26． Zhang Chendi^&, Lin Yongpeng^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Huang Kehan^&, Wang Zhaoyin. 2019. Morphological characteristics and mechanism for riverbed stabilization of the barrier dams in Nujiang River. Shuili Xuebao, 50(10): 1165-1176

27． Zhao Na^&, Xu Mengzhen, Li Zhiwei, Zhou Hanmi, Yin Dongxue. 2019. Macroinvertebrate ecology in a meandering river of the Yellow River Headwaters. Journal of Hydroecology, 05: 40-47

28． Lyv Liqun^&, Wang Zhaoyin, Cui Peng, Xu Mengzhen. 2018. Role of bank erosion on the unsteady dynamics of debris flow motion. Advances in Water Science, 29 (2): 213-220

29． Liu An^&, Liu Cheng, Ji Ziqing^&, Xu Mengzhen, Li Zhiwei. 2018. Relationship between riparian vegetation and migration of a meandering river in the Yellow River Source Region. Advances in Science and Technology of Water Resources, 38(2): 57-61, 76

30． Yao Guoyou^&, Xu Mengzhen, An Xuehui, Yan Zhenrui, Qin Xiaochuan. 2017. Experimental study on concrete deterioration caused by Limnoperna fortunei fouling. Shuili Xuebao, 48(12): 1447-1455

31． Xu Mengzhen, Li Yanfu, Wang Zhaoyin*, Li Zhiwei, Han Lujie. 2017. Relationship between the desertification risk index and blowing sand content of typical aeolian erosion areas in Sanjiangyuan. Journal of Tsinghua University (Science and Technology), 57(4): 337-344

32． Lyv Liqun^&, Wang Zhaoyin*, Cui Peng, Xu Mengzhen. 2017. Role of bank erosion on the gully debris flow initiation and motion. Advances in Water Science, 04:1-12

33． Liu Wei^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Wang Zhaoyin, Yu Dandan^&, Zhou Xiongdong^&. 2017. Experimental study of attachment characteristics of golden mussel larvae. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 37(8): 2779-2787

34． Zhang Chendi^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Wang Zhaoyin, Wang Yin, Yu Kun. 2016. Experimental study on the effect of pipeline turbulence on killing Limnoperna fortunei larvae I. Hydraulic characteristics. Shuili Xuebao, 47(11): 1405-1417

35． Zhang Chendi^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Wang Zhaoyin, Liu Wei^&, Yu Dandan^&, Wang Daqiang. 2016. Experimental study on the effect of pipeline turbulence on killing Limnoperna fortunei larvae II. Efficiency comparison. Shuili Xuebao, 47(12): 1510-1518

36． Xu Mengzhen*, Liu Wei^&, Yu Dandan^&, Qiang Jie, Hu Zhiping, Yao Guoyou^&. 2016. Golden mussel biofouling and its prevention in pumped storage power plants. Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering, 35(7): 75-83

37． Yao Guoyou^&, Xu Mengzhen, An Xuehui, Zhou Jianwei, Hua Pilong. 2016. Performance test of anti-fouling and anti-corrosion for coatings. Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering, 35(5): 31-39

38． Yu Dandan^&, Tang Hongwu, Xu Mengzhen, Liu Wei^&, Wang Zhaoyin, Min Congjun. 2016. Influence of daily operation of pumped-storage power plant on density of Limnoperna fortunei veligers. Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering, 35(6): 74-79

39． Lyv Liqun^&, Wang Zhaoyin, Xu Mengzhen, Qi Lijian, Zhang Chendi^&. 2016. Geomorphic characters of debris flow fans along Nu River and the river blocking mechanisms. Shuili Xuebao, 47(10): 1245-1252

40． Li Zhiwei*, Yu Guoan, Xu Mengzhen, Hu Xuyue, Yang Hongming, Hu Shixiong. 2016. Progress in studies on river morphodynamics in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Advances in Water Science, 617-628

41． Yao Guoyou^&, Xu Menzhen, An Xuehui*, Wang Zhaoyin. 2015. Rapid evaluation of anti-fouling coating materials for Limnoperna fortunei. Journal of Tsinghua University (Science and Technology), 55(9): 957-963

42． Zhao Na^&, Wang Zhaoyin, Xu Mengzhen, Zhou Xiongdong^&, Zhang Chendi^&. 2015. Influence of rubber cultivation on the aquatic ecology of the Naban River. Journal of Tsinghua University (Science and Technology), 55(12):1296-1302

43． Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin, Pan Baozhu, Zhao Na. 2014. Parameters influencing the vertical distribution of macroinvertebrates in a gravel bed river. Journal of Tsinghua University (Science and Technology), 54(8): 1038-1043

44． Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin, Wang Xuzhao, Liu Wei, Zhao Na. 2013. Golden mussel invasion in water transfer tunnels and hydraulic prevention. Shuili Xuebao, 44(7): 856-872

45． Xu Mengzhen, Cao Xiaowu, Wang Zhaoyin, Wang Xuzhao. 2012. Attachment character of golden mussels (Limnoperna fortunei) invaded in water transport project. Journal of Tsinghua University (Science and Technology), 52 (2): 170-176

46． Ye Baomin, Cao Xiaowu, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin, Lin Cheng Chieh. 2011. Study of Limnoperna fortunei invasion in long distance water transmission project. Water and Wastewater Engineering, 37(7): 99-102

47． Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin, Shi Wen Jing, Wang Xuzhao. 2010. Mountain disaster chain induced by the Wenchuan earthquake in the Huoshiguo Gorge. Journal of Tsinghua University (Science & Technology), 50(9): 1338-1341

48． Tian Shimin, Wang Zhaoyin, Xu Mengzhen, Zhang Kang. 2010. Study on coupling mechanism of benthonic animal and area of aquatic habitat. Yellow River, 32(11): 19-23

49． Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin, Duan Xuehua. 2009. Summary of the control and prevention of Limnoperna fortunei (Bivalvia Mytilidae) invasion in water supply system. Water and Wastewater Engineering, 35(5): 205-208

Monographs and book chapters

1． Xu Mengzhen, Zhang Jiahao, Zhao Na, An Xuehui, Fu Xudong, Wang Zhaoyin. 2024. Limnoperna fortunei invasion, biofouling, and prevention in water transfer systems. Science Press of China, Beijing (in Chinese)

2． Xu Mengzhen. 2024. Chapters “The landform and drainage network of the Yellow River” and “The Yellow River Civilization and High-Quality Development”. In Zhang Chuhan (eds). The Yellow River: History·Present·Future. Science Press of China, Beijing (in Chinese)

3． Wang Zhaoyin, Li Zhiwei, Xu Mengzhen, Yu Guoan. 2016. River Morphodynamics and Stream Ecology of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Taylor & Framcos Press, Oxon

4． Xu Mengzhen. 2015. Chapters “Distribution and spread in China: history, present situation and future prospects” and “Impacts on man-made structures and biofouling control”. In Boltovskoy D. (eds) Limnoperna fortunei: the biology, ecology, impact and control of a swiftly spreading invasive fouling mussel. Springer, Berlin

5． Wang Zhaoyin, Li Zhiwei, Xu Mengzhen. 2014. Fluvial processes and ecology of rivers on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (in Chinese). Science Press of China, Beijing (in Chinese)

6． Duan Xuehua, Wang Zhaoyin, Xu Mengzhen. 2010. Benthic Macroinvertebrate and Application in the Assessment of stream ecology (in Chinese). Tsinghua University Press, Beijing (in Chinese)

Standards in Chinese

1． An Xuehui, Xu Mengzhen, Zhou Zihu, et al. 2025. Test and evaluation method for Limnoperna fortunei resistance performance of protective materials. Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society (T/CHES 155—2025)

2． Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin, Fu Xudong, et al. 2024. Guideline for artificial step-pool system in gully control of montanic small watersheds. Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society (T/CHES 129—2024)

3． Xu Mengzhen, Zhao Na, Wei Yaoguo et al. 2024. Technical guidelines for golden mussel monitoring in water transfer projects. Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society (T/CHES 128—2024)

4． Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin, Cao Xiaowu, Li Tiejian, Wang Guangqian, Zhao Na, Fu Xudong, Liu Wei, Wang Xuzhao. 2021. Guideline of prevention pool for Limnoperna fortunei biofouling in water transfer project. Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society. (T/CHES 56—2021)

5． Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin, Cao Xiaowu, Fu Xudong, Zhao Na, Zhang Chendi, Hu Hongchang, Liu Wei. 2021. Guideline of prevention and control facility for Limnoperna fortunei biofouling in technical water supply pipeline. Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society. (T/CHES 55—2021)

Patents in Chinese

1． Xu Mengzhen, Pang Yizhe, Xue Yuan, Zhang Yongzhouxian. 2025. Lightweight remote sensing image super-resolution reconstruction method, device, equipment and medium. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (Application No. 202510723033.7)

2． Xu Mengzhen, Xiao Xinzong, Guo Fang, Yang Qi, Zhou Xinyi. 2025. A pulse jet device and method for eliminating the larvae of Limnoperna fortunei in water bodies. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (No. ZL 2025 1 0146447.8)

3． Xu Mengzhen, Xingxuanwei, Liu Kai, Guo Fang, Xiao Xinzong, Wang Congcong, Xue Yuan. 2025. Method, device, equipment and medium for image recognition and counting of aquatic organisms. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (No. ZL 2025 1 0132086.1)

4． Xu Mengzhen, Wang Ningyu, Zheng Xin, Yang Yao, Fan Haoxiang, Sun Zihan, Zhang Jiahao. 2025. A circular planar array of turbulence-inducing devices and method for eliminating the larvae of Limnoperna fortunei in water bodies. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (ZL 2025 1 0146568.2)

5． Xu Mengzhen, Zhang Jiahao, Sun Zihan, Li Xiaoli, Li Xinyang. 2025. A water curtain type forced turbulence device used for killing pests in water bodies. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (ZL 2025 1 0050811.0)

6． Li Yuying, Li Yixuan, Xu Mengzhen, Shen Dongliang, Zhang Xuezhi, Wang Rongxin, Xin Xiaokang, Li Quanhong, Wang Fuqiang, Sun Weiling, Fu Songhan, Yu Shiming, Wang Dayang, Liu Han, Wang Jiaming, Ma Xiaohang, Zhang Hong Lu, Cui Lanbo. 2025. A joint water quality and quantity scheduling method based on distributed hydrological models. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (No. ZL 2025 1 0742829.7)

7． Wang Shuqiang, Xu Mengzhen, Zhou Yuguo, Geng Ji, Hu Dongxu, Shi Chongwen, Zheng Xin, Zhang Fang. 2025. Embedded ultraviolet light sterilization and expulsion device and method for preventing and eliminating fouling caused by Limnoperna fortunei. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (Application No. 202510184841.0)

8． Hu Dongxu, Fan Di, Wang Shuqiang, Xu Mengzhen, Li Chunyan, Wang Ningyu, Yang Qi, Zheng Xin. 2025. Anti-collision structure for magnetic heat cleaning devices used in water supply pipelines. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for utility model (No. ZL 2025 2 0120160.3)

9． Yang Qi, Xu Mengzhen, Zhou Jiguo, Jia Xiuhai, Yu Peng, Zhang Wenqian. 2024. A prediction method, device and storage medium for solid-liquid two-phase flow in pipelines. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (Application No. 202411328414.7)

10． Xu Mengzhen, Xing Xuanwei, Xue Yuan, Wu Baosheng. 2024. Water body extraction methods, devices, electronic equipment and storage media. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (Application No. 202411217803.2)

11． Xu Mengzhen, Shi Chongwen, Wang Shuqiang, Zhou Yuguo, Li Chunyan, Zheng Xin, Zhang Fang. 2024. Multi-channel array ultraviolet advanced oxidation Limnoperna fortunei fouling prevention device for water pipelines. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (ZL 2024 1 1706249.4)

12． Li Chunyan, Xu Mengzhen, Xiong Ronggang, Fan Di, Wang Shuqiang, Wang Ningyu, Yang Qi, Zheng Xin. 2024. The solenoid structure used for the magnetic heating water purifier of the water pipeline. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (No. ZL 202411873067.6)

13． Li Yuying, Ren Xuemin, Shi Jianwei, ZhuBinbin, Xin Xiaokang, Dai Jinguo, Chen Zhaojin, Xu Mengzhen, Bai Fengpeng, Fu Jingbao, Sun Weiling, Pan Jinwei, Li Yixuan, Fu Songhan. 2024. An efficient and intelligent governance method and system for pollution in the submergence zone. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (No. ZL 2024 1 1979016.1）

14． Xu Mengzhen, Yang Yao, Chen Xingyu, Fu Xudong, et al. 2022. An intelligent assessment method and system for Limnoperna fortunei invasion risk in water diversion project. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (Application No. 202211024696.2).

15． Xu Mengzhen, Huang Kehan, Jie Yuxin, Cui Yifei, Fu Xudong. 2022. The utility model relates to a control structure of a horse-repellent type debris flow and a preparation method thereof. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (Application No. 202210893590.X).

16． Xu Mengzhen, Huang Kehan, Jie Yuxin, Cui Yifei, Fu Xudong. 2022. The utility model relates to a bionic energy dissipation and disaster reduction structural unit. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (Application No. 202210618808.0).

17． Xu Mengzhen, Zhou Xiongdong, Wang Congcong, Zhang Jiahao, Luo Yaqi. 2022. A method and platform for constructing and analyzing the structure and function of a river ecosystem food web. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (Application No. 202210348197.2).

18． Qi Shengwen, Liu Fangcui, Cui Peng, Chen Jiangang, Xu Mengzhen, et al. 2022. Comprehensive evaluation method and device of slope and gully disaster reduction in small watershed. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (No. ZL2022 1 0483330.5).

19． Zhang Chendi, Zhang Yu, Zhou Ruiyang, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Guangqian. 2021. An optimal refractive index measurement method for a multilayer transparent spherical bed. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (Application No. 202110412983.X).

20． Zhang Chendi, Zhou Ruiyang, Zhang Yu, Xu Mengzhen. 2021. The invention relates to a method and device for measuring refractive index of a transparent solid with a convex curved surface. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (No. ZL2021 1 0119607.1).

21． Xu Mengzhen, Lei Fakai, Zhang Ga. 2020. Fish trajectory tracking method and system based on artificial neural network. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (Application No. 202010478461.5).

22． Zhang Chendi, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin. 2020. A design method for multiple step-pool energy dissipation system composed of natural stones. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (No. ZL2020 1 1119174.1).

23． Xu Mengzhen, Liu Xing, Fu Xudong, Zhang Xiaoming, Wang Zijing, Zhao Yang. 2019. An intelligent ensemble evaluation method and system for watershed runoff and sediment research. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (No. 2019 1 0953930.1).

24． Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zijing, Hu Hongchang. 2019. A method for analysis of watershed vegetation change based on remote sensing data. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (No. ZL2019 1 0962541.5).

25． Wang Zhaoyin, Xu Mengzhen, Zhao Na, Yu Dandan, Zhang Chendi, Liu Wei, Xing Jihong, Yuan Bo, Wang Weiping, Xiong Xuping, Wang Daqiang, Li Wei, Wang Xuzhao. 2015. A facility and method for killing Limnoperna fortunei. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (No. ZL2015 1 0586644.8).

26． Wang Zhaoyin, Xu Mengzhen, Yu Dandan, Zhang Chendi, Liu Wei, Li Jianguang, Qiang Jie, Li Wei, Wang Ying, Min Congjun, Yu Kun, Wu Peizhi, Wang Xuzhao. 2015. An attachment-silting pool and facility for killing Limnoperna fortunei. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Utility Model Patent (No. ZL2015 2 0714723.8).

27． Wang Zhaoyin, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Xuzhao, Cao Xiaowu, Chen Xiaodan, Liu Le. 2013. A water purification facility and a water transmission engineering comprising the facility. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (No. ZL2011 1 0256378.4).

28． Wang Zhaoyin, Zhao Na, Wang Xuzhao, Pan Baozhu, Xu Mengzhen. 2013. A device for shallow water silt stratification sampling. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Utility Model Patent (No. ZL2013 2 0115793.2).

29． Wang Zhaoyin, Xu Mengzhen, Ye Baomin, Wang Xuzhao, Yuan Baozhao, Zhao Na. 2013. A facility for treatment of biofouling organisms and a water transmission engineering comprising the facility. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (No. ZL2011 1 0317506.1).

30． Wang Zhaoyin, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Xuzhao, Zhu Hailong, Su Xuemin, Li Wenzhen. 2013. A facility, method and water transmission engineering comprising the facility for killing harmful aquatic organisms. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (No. ZL2011 1 2055939.9).

31． Wang Zhaoyin, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Xuzhao, Zhang Kang. 2011. An attachment facility, system, and water transmission engineering comprising the facility and aquaculture facility for plankton. China National Intellectual Property Administration, Patent for Invention (No. ZL 2011 2 0325605.X).

Software Copyright in Chinese

1． Xu Mengzhen, Li Xinyang, Zhang Yongxian, Xing Xuanwei. 2026. Software for image recognition of juveniles of Limnoperna fortunei and fine extraction of morphological characteristics at different life stages (V1.0). National Copyright Administration of the People’s Republic of China, Computer Software Copyright Registration Certificate (No. 17371530)

2． Xu Mengzhen, Liu Mei, Li Xiaoli, Yang Qi, Niu Wenyu, Xing Xuanwei. 2025. Digital Twin Eastern Line Water Quality Risk Prediction and Warning Platform (V1.0). National Copyright Administration of the People’s Republic of China, Computer Software Copyright Registration Certificate (No. 16274722)

3． Xu Mengzhen, Chang Zhibing, Guo Fang, Liu Xinyong, Liang Jiankui, Yang Qi, Zhang Aijing, Xiao Xinzong, Li Xiaoli, Xing Xuanwei, Zhang Yongxian, Li Juechun, Yang Yao, Ma Feng. 2025. Long-distance water diversion project risk pollutant full-process control intelligent decision support platform (V1.0). National Copyright Administration of the People’s Republic of China, Computer Software Copyright Registration Certificate (No. 16276746)

4． Ma Zipu, Xue Yuan, Xu Mengzhen. 2025. Bed surface layer sediment exchange probability system software (V1.0). National Copyright Administration of the People’s Republic of China, Computer Software Copyright Registration Certificate (No. 16276808)

5． Ma Zipu, Xue Yuan, Xu Mengzhen. 2025. Software for feature extraction and calculation of the sediment particle size distribution curve (V1.0). National Copyright Administration of the People’s Republic of China, Computer Software Copyright Registration Certificate (No. 16279748)

6． Zhou Xiongdong, Xu Mengzhen, 2021. System for analyzing the structure and function of benthic macro-invertebrate communities (V1.0). National Copyright Administration of the People’s Republic of China, Computer Software Copyright Registration Certificate (No. 8124424)

7． Hu Hongchang, Xu Mengzhen，An Xuehui. 2021. Three-dimensional model interactive visualization platform for drainage networks [referred to as: Drainage Network Visualization Platform] (V1.0). National Copyright Administration of the People’s Republic of China, Computer Software Copyright Registration Certificate (No. 11447306)

8． Hu Hongchang, Xu Mengzhen，An Xuehui. 2021. Digital pipeline modeling and water element rendering platform (V1.0). National Copyright Administration of the People’s Republic of China, Computer Software Copyright Registration Certificate (No. 11447307)

9． Hu Hongchang, Mehmet Kutadgi, Xu Mengzhen. 2021. Water volume balance spatiotemporal data display system (V1.0). National Copyright Administration of the People’s Republic of China, Computer Software Copyright Registration Certificate (No. 8769024)

10． Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zijing, Liu Xing, Hu Hongchang. 2019. An ensemble evaluation software (V1.0) for watershed runoff and sediment transport models using machine learning methods. National Copyright Administration of the People’s Republic of China, Computer Software Copyright Registration Certificate (No. 4620292).

International Conference Proceedings and Posters (^& denotes advisee author, students, and post-docs)

1． Su Wenzheng^&, Jing Lu, Xu Mengzhen. 2025. Grain-scale probabilistic description of sediment transport based on deep learning PTV and Exner Equation. The 2025 AGU Fall Meeting, December 14-19, 2025, New Orleans, USA.

2． Li Xiaoli^&, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Congcong^&. 2025. Phytoplankton dynamics and its key environmental factors in a large-scale water diversion project. The 2025 AGU Fall Meeting, December 14-19, 2025, New Orleans, USA.

3． Xing Xuanwei^&, Wang Congcong^&, Xue Yuan^&, Zhang Yongxian^&, Li Xinyang^&, Xu Mengzhen*. 2025. Mussel-ID: an efficient deep learning model for invasive golden mussel larvae detection. Proceedings of the 41st IAHR World Congress "Innovative Water Engineering for Sustainable Development", June 22-27, 2025, Singapore, Singapore.

4． Zhou Xinyi^&, Zhou Xiongdong^&, Zhang Jiahao^&, Weng Chubin^&, Xu Mengzhen*. 2025. Impact of hydropower development on zooplankton diversity and community assembly in the lower jinsha river. Proceedings of the 41st IAHR World Congress "Innovative Water Engineering for Sustainable Development", June 22-27, 2025, Singapore, Singapore.

5． Luo Yaqi^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Zhou Xiongdong^&. 2025. Hydrodynamics alters the diversity, structure and assembly process of macroinvertebrates in high-altitude alpine river networks. Proceedings of the 41st IAHR World Congress "Innovative Water Engineering for Sustainable Development", June 22-27, 2025, Singapore, Singapore.

6． Weng Chubin^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Zhang Yongxian^&. 2025. The morphological characteristics of the fish habitats distributed at the tongde basin in upper Yellow River. Proceedings of the 41st IAHR World Congress "Innovative Water Engineering for Sustainable Development", June 22-27, 2025, Singapore, Singapore.

7． Xu Mengzhen, Luo Yaqi^&. 2024. Potential benefits to the endemic fish habitat in the highland deep incised high-energy river responding to hydropower development. CCCS Conference 2024: grounding global China. December 8-10, 2024, Melbourne, Australia.

8． Zheng Xin^&, Xu Mengzhen, Lamy Edvina, Rossez Yannick. 2024. Bacterial spreading in underground saturated zone with the effects of bacterial motility and flagella. The 2024 AGU Fall Meeting, December 9-13, 2024, Washington, D.C., USA.

9． Inseeyong Nantawoot^&, Xu Mengzhen. 2024. Framework for the temporal and spatial interpolation of the sediment rating curve parameters in catchments with limited data. The 2024 AGU Fall Meeting, December 9-13, 2024, Washington, D.C., USA.

10． Su Wenzheng^&, Jing Lu, Xu Mengzhen. 2024. Deep learning-based particle tracking velocimetry (PTV) for spherical and non-spherical particles: Application to granular flow and sediment transport. The 2024 AGU Fall Meeting, December 9-13, 2024, Washington, D.C., USA.

11． Yang Qi^&, Messa Gianandrea Vittorio, Xu Mengzhen. 2024. Modeling slurry flow in horizontal pipes and 90-degree bends using an open-source code. The 2024 AGU Fall Meeting, December 9-13, 2024, Washington, D.C., USA.

12． Yang Qi^&, He Wei, Yu Peng, Xu Mengzhen. 2024. Scour Characteristics Around a Novel Offshore Umbrella Suction Anchor Foundation Under Various Scenarios. Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Environmental Hydraulics, June 25-27, 2024, Aberdeen, UK.

13． Li Guangmiao^&, Wu Zi, Zeng Li, Gong Zheng, Zhan Jie, Jiang Weiquan, Xu Mengzhen, Fu Xudong. 2024. Onset for active swimming of microorganisms to shape their transport in turbulent open channel flows. The 2024 AGU Fall Meeting, December 9-13, 2024, Washington, D.C., USA.

14． Pang Yizhe^&, Xue Yuan^&, Zhang Yongxian^&, Ma Zipu^&, Xing Xuanwei^&, Xu Mengzhen*. 2024. Water depth retrieval of the lower Yellow River based on multispectral satellite imagery. Proceedings of the 24th IAHR-APD Congress, October14-17, 2024, Wuhan, China.

15． Xing Xuanwei^&, Xue Yuan^&, Zhang Yongxian^&, Qin Chao, Xu Mengzhen*. 2024. River surfaces extraction based on multi-source remote sensing and river bed characteristics. Proceedings of the 24th IAHR-APD Congress, October14-17, 2024, Wuhan, China.

16． Zhou Xiongdong^&, Liu Yibo^&, Weng Chubin^&, Xu Mengzhen*. 2024. Evaluation on the artificial reproduction for the Gymnocypris Eckloni (Teleostei: Cyprinidae) population recovery in the Upper Yellow River using matrix population modeling. Proceedings of the 24th IAHR-APD Congress, October14-17, 2024, Wuhan, China.

17． Yang Yao^&, Xu Mengzhen, Zhang Jiahao^&, Zhou Xinyi^&, Fu Xudong. 2024. Key environmental factors impacting edna quantitative detection of invasive mussels in water diversion projects. Proceedings of the 24th IAHR-APD Congress, October14-17, 2024, Wuhan, China.

18． Hou Qingqing, Xu Yuncheng, Xu Mengzhen. 2024. Numerical studies of the flow resistance due to attachment of Limnoperna fortunei (golden mussel). Proceedings of the 24th IAHR-APD Congress, October14-17, 2024, Wuhan, China.

19． Zhang Jiahao^&, Xu Mengzhen, Yang Yao^&. 2024. Assessing the effects of environmental factors on filtration rate of golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei). The 15th International Symposium on Ecohydraulics, May 5-9, 2024, Quebec, Canada.

20． Luo Yaqi^&, Xu Mengzhen, Zhou Xiongdong^&, Fu Xudong. 2024. Response of macroinvertebrate communities to the environmental conditions in highland river networks. The 15th International Symposium on Ecohydraulics, May 5-9, 2024, Quebec, Canada.

21． Zhang Jiahao^&, Xu Mengzhen, Darrigran Gustavo, Wang Zhaoyin, Fu Xudong, Tian He, Zhan Aibin. 2023. The origin of risk of golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) invasion. The 2023 AGU Fall Meeting, December 11-15, 2023, San Francisco, USA.

22． Yang Yao^&, Xu Mengzhen, Xu Yuncheng, Yang Qi^&, Zhang Jiahao^&, Chen Xingyu, Fu Xudong. 2023. Quantifying flow resistance in water transfer projects using Computational Fluid Dynamics modelling over stereolithography topography. The 13th Symposium on River, Coastal & Estuarine Morphodynamics (RCEM2023), September 25-28, 2023, Urbana-Champaign, USA.

23． Yang Qi^&, Xu Mengzhen, Ji Ziqing^&. 2023. Hydrodynamic perception capability of two species of Chinese Sinocyclocheilus cave fishes in a gliding state. The 13th Symposium on River, Coastal & Estuarine Morphodynamics (RCEM2023), September 25-28, 2023, Urbana-Champaign, USA.

24． Huang Kehan^&, Xu Mengzhen, Cui Yifei, Zhou Xinzhi, Wang Zhaoyin. 2023. Detection and monitoring on flood and debris flow passing through a step-pool embedded reach. The 13th Symposium on River, Coastal & Estuarine Morphodynamics (RCEM2023), September 25-28, 2023, Urbana-Champaign, USA.

25． Luo Yaqi^&, Xu Mengzhen, Lei Fakai^&, Zhou Xiongdong^&. 2023. Potential changes of fish habitat in the lower Yalutsangpo River in responding to hydropower development. The 13th Symposium on River, Coastal & Estuarine Morphodynamics (RCEM2023), September 25-28, 2023, Urbana-Champaign, USA.

26． Xu Mengzhen, Huang Kehan^&, Wang Zhaoyin. 2023. Application of artificial step-pools in natural hazard mitigation and river restoration. The 15th International Symposium on River Sedimentation (ISRS2023): Sustainable Sediment Management in a changing Environment, September 5-8, 2023, Florence, Italy.

27． Huang Kehan^&, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin. 2023. Experiments of natural hazard mitigation and ecological restoration in an artificial step-pool channel. The 15th International Symposium on River Sedimentation (ISRS2023): Sustainable Sediment Management in a changing Environment, September 5-8, 2023, Florence, Italy.

28． Liu Wei^&, Xu Mengzhen. 2022. How seasonal variation of streamflow affects aquatic macroinvertebrate communities. Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Ecohydraulics (ISE2022), October 10-14, 2022, Nanjing, China.

29． Luo Yaqi^&, Xu Mengzhen, Lei Fakai^&, Zhou Xiongdong^&, Lu Liqun^&. 2022. Impact of Hydropower Development on Fish Habitat in the Lower Yalutsangpo River. Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Ecohydraulics (ISE2022), October 10-14, 2022, Nanjing, China.

30． Yang Yao^&, Xu Mengzhen, Zhang Jiahao, Chen Xingyu, Fu Xudong. 2022. Quantifying environmental controls on establishment of Limnoperna fortunei in grand water diversion projects. The 2022 AGU Fall Meeting, December 12-16, 2022, Chicago, USA.

31． Guo Xingyan^&, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Ruiyu, Li Zhi, Chen Dong, Garcia H Marcelo, Best Jim, Parker Gary. 2020. Triangle shaped bends associated with peat in the Zoige Basin, Northeast Qinghai - Tibet Plateau. The 2020 AGU Fall Meeting, December 1-17, 2020, Webinar.

32． Zhang Chendi^&, Xu Mengzhen, Lei Fakai^&, Zhang Jiahao^&, Kattel Giri Raj, Duan Yongjie^&. 2020. Investigating spatio-temporal distribution of the naked carp (Gymnocypris przewalskii) during migration by combining UAV-based photogrammetry and deep neural network. The 13^th International Symposium on Ecohydraulics, November 23-24, 2020, Webinar. (Invited speech)

33． Xu Mengzhen, Lei Fakai^&, Zhou Xiongdong^&. 2019. Effects of meander cutting on macroinvertebrates in the high plateau peat-substrate meandering rivers. The 11^th Symposium on River, Coastal and Estuarine Morphodynamics (RCEM2019), November 17-23, 2019, Auckland, New Zealand.

34． Huang Kehan^&, Xu Mengzhen, Zhang Chendi^&, Lyu Liqun^&. 2019. Experimental study on effect of bed structures in preventing river incision and slope failure. The 14^th International Symposium on River Sedimentation (ISRS2019), September 16-19, 2019, Chengdu, China.

35． Zhang Chendi^&, Liu Yingjun^&, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin. 2019. The 3D Numerical Study on Flow Properties of individual step-pool. The 14^th International Symposium on River Sedimentation, September 16-19, 2019, Chengdu, China.

36． Zhang Chendi^&, Sun Ao’ran^&, Liu Sujia^&, Ju Jingwei^&, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Chenyang^&, Huang Qinglin^&, Han Lujie^&. 2019. Laboratory application of bathymetric Structure-from-Motion (SfM) photogrammetry in topographic survey for gravel bed. The 14^th International Symposium on River Sedimentation, September 16-19, 2019, Chengdu, China.

37． Zhang Chendi^&, Xu Mengzhen, Feng Yuqiao^&, Hassan Marwan, Wang Zhaoyin. 2019. The energy budget and design framework for step-pool system. EGU General Assembly 2019. April 7-12, 2019, Vienna, Austria.

38． Xu Mengzhen, Zhang Chendi^&, Giri Kattel, Zhongjing Wang. 2018. Developing a theoretical model to help design ecologically-friendly fishway of the endangered fish species, scale-less carp (Gymnocypris przewalskii) in the Qinghai Lake watershed, western China. The 2018 International Conference on River Connectivity (Fish Passage 2018) & the First International Symposium on Hydropower and Fish Management, December 10-14, 2018, Albury, NSW, Australia.

39． Zhang Chendi^&, Xu Mengzhen, Ma Zewei^&, Huang Kehan^&, Wang Zhaoyin. 2018. Experimental study on the morphological and hydraulic responses of step-pool to extreme flood events. The AGU 2018 fall meeting, December 10-14, 2018, Washington, USA.

40． Zhou Xiongdong^&, Xu Mengzhen. 2018. Macroinverterbates as indicators for the ecological significance of cutoff in high plateau meandering rivers in the Zoige Wetland, China. The 12^th International Symposium of Ecohydraulics, August 18-28, 2018, Tokyo, Japan.

41． Liu Wei^&, Xu Mengzhen, Han Lujie^&, Ji Ziqing^&, Zhou Xiongdong^&. 2018. Ecological significance of suspended load based on macroinvertebrate communities traits. The 12^th International Symposium of Ecohydraulics, August 18-28, 2018, Tokyo, Japan.

42． Zhang Jiahao^&, Xu Mengzhen, Liu Wei^&, Zhang Tongyu^&. 2018. Experimental study on the effect of golden mussel attachment on the roughness of water transfer pipeline. The 12^th International Symposium of Ecohydraulics, August 18-28, 2018, Tokyo, Japan.

43． Zhao Na^&, Xu Mengzhen, Zhou Hanmi, Jiang Yunpeng. 2018. Ecological pattern of macroinvertebrates in the floodplain of typical meandering river in the Yellow River Source Region. The 12^th International Symposium of Ecohydraulics, August 18-28, 2018, Tokyo, Japan.

44． Huang Kehan^&, Zhang Chendi^&, Xu Mengzhen. 2018 Sensitivity and precision analysis of an automated grain sizing method for gravel bed. The 2^nd International Symposium on Hydraulic Modelling and Measuring Technology Congress, May 30 - June 1, 2018, Nanjing, China.

45． Xu Mengzhen, Liu Xing^&. 2017. Comparison of the various methodologies used in studying runoff and sediment load in the Yellow River Basin. The 2017 AGU Fall Meeting, December 11-15, 2017, New Orleans, USA.

46． Lyu Liqun^&, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin, Cui Peng. 2017. The role of fine sediment content on soil consolidation and debris flows development after earthquake. The 2017 AGU Fall Meeting, December 11-15, 2017, New Orleans, USA.

47． Zhang Chendi^&, Li Zhiwei, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin. 2017. Experimental study on individual step-pool stability. The 10^th Symposium on River, Coastal and Estuarine Morphodynamics (RCEM2017). September 15-22, 2017, Trento and Padova, Italy.

48． Lei Fakai^&, Xu Mengzhen, Ji Ziqing, WangZhaoyin, Bisset Michael Andrew, Zakirov Vadim. 2017. The Head-horn structure of cavefish (Sinocyclocheilus Tileihornes) may strengthen their sense efficiency in water flow. The 37^th IAHR World Congress, August 13 - 18, 2017, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

49． Zhang Chendi^&, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin. 2017. Experimental study of turbulence on killing Limnoperna fortunei larvae in pipelines. The 37^th IAHR World Congress, August 13 - 18, 2017, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

50． Ji Ziqing^&, Wang Zhaoyin, Xu Mengzhen, Liu An. 2017. Bank erosion aggravated by meander cut-off at the alpine meadow in the source region of Yellow River. The 1^st World Conference on Soil and Water Conservation under Global Change (CONSOWA), June 10-19, 2017, Lleida, Spain.

51． Xu Mengzhen. 2017. The aquatic ecological characteristics of the Zoige Marsh in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The 2017 International Perspective on Water Resources and the Environment Conference. January 4-6, 2017, Wuhan, China.

52． Xu Mengzhen. 2016. The aquatic ecological characteristics of highland rivers in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. CYWater 2016 Summer Meeting - Frontiers in Water Sciences, August 5-6, 2016, Beijing, China.

53． Xu Mengzhen, Zhaon Na^&, Wang Zhaoyin, Zhou Xiongdong, Li Zhiwei. 2016. Impact of marsh degradation on aquatic ecosystem in the Zoige Marsh, Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. The 11^th International Symposium on Ecohydraulics, February 07-12, 2016, Melbourne, Australia.

54． Xu Mengzhen. 2015. Highland river ecology. Headwater Regions Symposium 2015: the Global Social, Ecological, and Hydrological Importance. October 19-21, 2015, Beijing, China.

55． Xu Mengzhen, Li Yanfu, Wang Zhaoyin, Han Lujie, Pan Baozhu. 2015. Study of the relationship between desertification and blowing sand in the Sanjiangyuan Region in Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. The 36^th IAHR World Congress, June 30-July 05, 2015, the Hague, the Netherlands.

56． Yu Dandan^&, Xu Mengzhen, Tang Hongwu, Wang Zhaoying. 2015. Influence of pumped-storage power plant’s daily operation on the density of veligers of Limnoperna fortunei. The 36^th IAHR World Congress, June 30-July 05, 2015, the Hague, the Netherlands.

57． Zhou Xiongdong^&, Wang Zhaoyin, Xu Mengzhen, Pan Baozhu, Zhao Na. 2015. Biodiversity and bio-community of macroinvertebrate in different stream powers in the Yarlung Tsangpo River. The 36^th IAHR World Congress, June 30-July 05, 2015, the Hague, the Netherlands.

58． Zhao Na^&, Wang Zhaoyin, Xu Mengzhen, Han Lujie, Zhou Xiongdong. 2014. Research on aquatic ecology in the Naban River and restoration suggestions. The 7^th International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics (River Flow 2014), September 3-5, 2014, Lausanne, Switzerland.

59． Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin. 2014. The aquatic ecological characteristics of the Yalutsangpo, the highest-altitude major river in the world. The 10^th International Symposium on Ecohydraulics, June 28- July 03, 2014, Trondheim, Norway.

60． Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin, Lin Cheng Chieh, Pan Baozhu, Zhao Na. 2013. Experimental study of invasion and biofouling of freshwater mussel Limnoperna fortunei. The 2013 Hydrology, Ocean and Atmosphere Conference (HOAC 2013). September 18-21, 2013, Beijing, China.

61． Xu Mengzhen. 2013. Experimental study of bio-fouling control of Limnoperna fortunei in water transfer tunnels. The 35^th IAHR World Congress, September 02-07, 2013, Chengdu, China. (Third Prize in the John F. Kennedy Student Paper Competition)

62． Zhao Na^&, Wang Zhaoyin, Xu Mengzhen. 2013. Investigation of aquatic ecology in the middle and lower reaches of the Yalu Tsangpo River. The 35^th IAHR World Congress, September 02-07, 2013, Chengdu, China.

63． Xu Mengzhen. 2013. Macroinvertebrates and water quality assessment. Joint Assembly IAHS-IASPEI, July 22-26, 2013, Gothenburg, Sweden.

64． Wang Zhaoyin, Xu Mengzhen. 2012. Problems and researches on eco-hydraulics and eco-sedimentation. The 6^th International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics (River Flow 2012), 05-07 September, 2012, San Jose, Costa Rica. (Keynote speech)

65． Duan Xuehua, Wang Zhaoyin, Xu Mengzhen. 2011. Assessment of effects of fluvial processes and human activities on river ecology using macroinvertebrates as indicator. The 7^th Symposium on River, Coastal and Estuarine Morphodynamics (RCEM2011), September 6-8, 2011, Beijing, China.

66． Xu Mengzhen. 2011. Experimental study of colonization of Limnoperna fortunei (Dunker 1857) in the Xizhijiang River. Blueprint for Sustainable, Ecologically-based Watershed Management in China: A Workshop on Lessons Learned Globally. August 1-4, 2011, Beijing, China.

67． Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin, Pan Baozhu, Jin Xin. 2010. Thickness of hyporheic zone and distribution of benthic macroinvertebrates in mountain streams. The 8^th International Symposium on Ecohydraulics (ISE 2010), September 12-16, 2010, Seoul, Korea.

68． Wang Zhaoyin, Xu Mengzhen. 2010. Habitat diversity of rivers and its relation with biodiversity. The 8^th International Symposium on Ecohydraulics (ISE 2010), September 12-16, 2010, Seoul, Korea. (Invited speech)

69． Wang Zhaoyin, Pan Baozhu, Xu Mengzhen, Yu Guo-an. 2010. Community characteristics of benthic macroinvertebrates in the source region of the Yellow River. The 8^th International Symposium on Ecohydraulics (ISE 2010), September 12-16, 2010, Seoul, Korea.

70． Chang Tung-Chiung, Wang Zhaoyin, Yu Guo-an, Xu Mengzhen. 2010. Particle size characteristics of step pool of mountain river and the quantitative study. The 11^th International Symposium on River Sedimentation (ISRS2010), September 6-9, 2010, Stellenbosch, South Africa.

71． Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin, Duan Xuehua, Zhuang Meiqi, de Souza Fabio Teodoro. 2009. Ecological measures of controlling invasion of golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) in water transfer systems. The 33^rd IAHR Congress: Water Engineering for a Sustainable Environment, August 09 - 14, 2009, Vancourver, BC, Canada.

72． Zhang Kang, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin, Duan Xuehua, Bi Cifen. 2018. Ecological impacts of seabuckthorn in the Pisha sandstone area. The 16^th IAHR-APD & 3^rd IAHR-ISHS, October 20-23, 2008, Nanjing, China.

Invited Talks

1． “Ecological water resources cross-research: biological invasion and pollution control in water network projects”. The Second Mao Yisheng Young Scientists Academic Forum and the Smart Environmental Protection Brand Academic Activity, Beijing, November 28, 2025. (in Chinese)

2． “Conservation and sustainable management of key fish resources in the upper reaches of the Yellow River”. The 2025 “Xinshui Forum”, Nanjing, November 14-16, 2025. (in Chinese)

3． “Principles of Engineering Ecology and Application in the Qinghai-Tibetan rivers”, The 5th International Symposium of Water Disaster Mitigation and Water Environment Regulation (WDWE2025), Chongqing, October 15-17, 2025

4． “A Preliminary Exploration of Engineering Ecology Theory and Practice - Taking Rivers in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau as an Example”. The Yellow River Water Conservancy Science Research Institute Forum, Zhengzhou, October 11, 2025. (in Chinese)

5． “Evolution of rivers and ecological effects on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau”. The 422nd Shuangqing Forum of the National Science Foundation of China, Beijing, September 13-14, 2025. (in Chinese)

6． “Anti-fouling technology of golden mussel in Hydraulic Engineering”. Symposium on Freshwater Mussel Control Materials in Hydraulic Engineering, Beijing, June 21, 2025. (in Chinese)

7． “Nature-based solutions for fish conservation of the Qinghai-Tibetan rivers and lakes”. The 2025 International Conference on Eco-Hydrology & River Connectivity (Fish Passage 2025), Yichang, March 31, 2025.

8． “Prevention of Limnopena fortunei invasion and biofouling in hydraulic engineering”. Chongqing University Workshop, Chongqing, December 20, 2024. (in Chinese)

9． “Morphological and ecological evolution of the Yellow River Basin”. Chongqing Jiaotong University Workshop, Chongqing, December 20, 2024. (in Chinese)

10． “Evolution of the Yellow River Basin and Ecological Responses”. The 2024 Qilu Water Culture Forum, Tai'an, November 29-30, 2024. (in Chinese)

11． “Emerging challenges in Ecohydraulics”. Taihu International Conference on Water Management, Wuxi, November 12-15, 2024.

12． “Emerging challenges in Eco-hydraulic studies and applications”. Asia International Water Week (3AIWW), Beijing, Sept 24 - 26, 2024.

13． “Prevention of golden mussel invasion and biofouling in hydraulic engineering”. Ocean Sichuan University Workshop, Chengdu, August 30, 2024. (in Chinese)

14． “Efficient sensing mechanism of cave fish and preliminary exploration of bionic detectors”. Academic Symposium on Hydrodynamic Evolution of Plain River Networks and Digital Twin River Basins, Jintan, June 30, 2024. (in Chinese)

15． “Invasion and biofouling control of golden mussel in Hydraulic Engineering”. Guangdong Water Resources Lecture Hall (14th Session), Guangzhou, June 12, 2024. (in Chinese)

16． “Delta Development and Land Creation with Sediment”. The International Symposium on River Sedimentation ISRS2023, Florence, Italy, Sept 5 - 8, 2023.

17． “Golden mussel infestation in China”. The Brazilian governmental agency for energy (ANEEL) Conference: Biotechnological control of the golden mussel, Brasilia, Brazil, April 12, 2023.

18． “Ecological protection and sustainable use of rivers on the Tibetan Plateau - nature-based solutions”. National Energy and Hydropower Engineering Technology Research and Development Center 2023 Technical Exchange Forum, Guiyang, China, Nov 22, 2023. (in Chinese)

19． “Decision support platform for water quality safety assurance of long distance water transfer project”. International high-level Forum on Global Water Security and Sustainable Development, Changzhou, China, Oct 29 - Nov 22, 2023. (in Chinese)

20． “Mussel invasion and biofouling prevention in hydraulic engineering”. Ocean University of China Workshop, Qingdao, China, Nov 17, 2023. (in Chinese)

21． “Decision support platform for water quality safety assurance of long distance water transfer project”. Nanyang City Frontier Science and technology cooperation · Water science and technology Frontier Forum, Nanyang, China, April 1, 2023. (in Chinese)

22． “River dynamics and ecology of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau.” The 2022 IWHR Youth Annual Conference. Nov 19, 2022. (in Chinese)

23． “The ecological response on river dynamics of the Qinghai-Tibetan Rivers.” The 2022 Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society Annual Conference, Beijing, China, Nov 8, 2022. (in Chinese)

24． “Ecohydraulics in China: emerging challenges/trends.” ECoENet biannual meeting- Local challenges and global networking at the 14th International Symposium on Ecohydraulics, ISE2022 Webinar, October 10, 2022.

25． “Influence and control of Limnoperna fortunei invasion in inter-basin water transfer project.” The 2022 Water Youth Voices: A Road to Research for Young Scholars, Beijing, China, June 17, 2022. (in Chinese)

26． “Emerging issues of Ecohydraulics in China.” Workshop for Young Scholars, Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society and China Association for Science and Technology, Beijing, China, November 25, 2021. (in Chinese)

27． “Inter-disciplinary techniques in Ecohydraulics.” China Three Gorges Corporation 2021 National Science Popularization Day and China Association for Science and Technology Youth Salon, Beijing, China, September 17, 2021. (in Chinese)

28． Collecting sediment data for studying sediment-based ecological problems. UNESCO-ISI Online Training Workshop on Sediment Transport Measurement and Monitoring. IWHR Webinar system, July 5-9, 2021.

29． “Prevention on mussel invasion in the South-to-North Water Diversion Project.” Symposium on aquatic ecology of the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, Nanyang, China, June 10, 2021. (in Chinese)

30． “Natural hazard mitigation and ecological restoration using step-pools/cascades in Southwest China.” IAHR 85^th Anniversary Summit, Webinar, December 14, 2020.

31． “Seeking and platform support in the inter-discipline research of eco-hydraulics.” The National Association Congress, China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), Beijing, China, November 30, 2020. (in Chinese)

32． “Study of macroinvertebrate invasion and control in inter-basin water diversion.” The 11^th National Symposium on Fundamental Sediment Research, Guangzhou, China, November 28-29, 2020. (in Chinese)

33． “Debris flow prevention and river restoration.” The Training Seminar for Management Personnel of Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture, Xide County, China, October 24, 2020. (in Chinese)

34． “Macroinvertebrate invasion and control in inter-basin water diversion projects.” The 6^th Qian Ning (Ning Chien) Youth Forum of Sediment Research, Beijing, China, August 21-22, 2020. (in Chinese)

35． “River evolution and ecological response in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.” CYWater 2020, webinar, August 11 -14, 2020. (in Chinese)

36． “River dynamics and its ecological responses.” High-level Academic Forum on Hydrology, Sedimentology, and Ecology Changes, webinar, July 4, 2020. (in Chinese)

37． “Effects and prevention measures of golden mussel Limnoperna fortunei biofouling in water transfer projects.” The 3^rd Forum on Ecological and Economic Impacts of Invasive Species, Ouro Preto, Brazil, November 12, 2019.

38． “Impact of changing runoff on river dynamics and ecology.” The 2^nd International Workshop on Global Water Cycle and Sky River Research, Beijing, China, July 2-5, 2019.

39． “River dynamics and ecological responses.” Workshop on Watershed Management, East China Normal University, Shanghai, May 17, 2019. (in Chinese)

40． “Research progresses in river eco-hydraulics and eco-sedimentation.” Memorial Conference of Qian Ning (Ning Chien), Beijing, China, November 23-25, 2018. (in Chinese)

41． “Sediment-related ecological problems and their control.” UNESCO International Training Workshop on Integrated Sediment Management in River Basin, Beijing, China, November 4-9, 2018.

42． “Ecological hydraulic engineering and river restoration.” The High-level Training Seminar for Management Personnel of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture, Beijing, China, October 24, 2018. (in Chinese)

43． “The hydrodynamic characteristics and sensory ability of Chinese cavefish.” Annual conference of Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society. Nanchang, China, October 20-21, 2018.

44． “Flood hazard and management.” Beijing Forest University International Program, Beijing, October 12, 2018.

45． “Effects and prevention measures of the golden mussel biofouling.” Marine and Freshwater Invasive Species: Solutions for water security, Beijing, China, August 27-29, 2018.

46． “Ecological hydraulic engineering and healthy watershed.” The High-level Training Seminar for Management Personnel of Survey and Design of Water Resources and Hydropower in Hunan Province, Beijing, China, August 25, 2018. (in Chinese)

47． “Overview of river management issues in China.” ESPOL-Tsinghua Day, Guayaquil, Ecuador, August 2, 2018.

48． “Overview of water disasters and river management issues in China.” The 1^st UNESCO-IAHR International Youth Forum on Water Engineering Management: Water: Connecting Youth to the World, Penang, Malaysia, July 5- 6, 2018.

49． “Innovation in the inter-discipline research of eco-hydraulics and eco-geomorphology.” The 514^st Ph.D. Student Forum of Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, April 21-22, 2018. (in Chinese)

50． “Biological invasion and biofouling in water diversion projects.” The 1^st Youth Forum of the Water Diversion Committee of Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society, Hangzhou, China, April 20-21, 2018. (in Chinese)

51． “Aquatic ecology in the Upper Yellow River Basin.” American Geophysical Union – Hydrology Days Conference: the CICSU Water and Environmental Sustainability Symposium, Fort Collins, USA, March 18-24, 2018.

52． “Golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) biofouling and its prevention strategies.” Academic Exchange Meeting and 2017 Working Meeting of Youth Science and Technology Committee of Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society, Gongqing, China, September 23-24, 2017. (in Chinese)

53． “Effects of stream power on macroinvertebrate.” The 2^th Qian Ning (Ning Chien) Youth Forum of Sediment Research, Beijing, China, August 19-21, 2016. (in Chinese)

54． “River ecology and restoration.” The High-level Professional and Technical Talents Training Seminar for Yichang Water Conservancy, Beijing, China, April 19, 2016. (in Chinese)