since 2023 Deputy Secretary of Communist Party of China of School of Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University, China

since 2022 Associate Head, Office of International Cooperation and Exchange, Tsinghua University, China

since 2020 Associate Head, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, China

since 2017 Associate Professor; Director, River Research Institute, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, China

2014-2017 Assistant Professor, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, China

2012-2014 Scientific Researcher, Section of Sediment and Erosion, Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE), Norway

2007-2012 Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, China

2025 China Dams Engineering Society Young Scientific Innovation Award

2025 Second Prize of the Beijing Science and Technology Award

2025 Outstanding Paper Award of '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 Beijing Water Resources Society

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 Third Session of the China Water Conservancy Education Association 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 Third Session of the China Water Conservancy Education Association 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

2022 The first prize of the 2022 Dayu Water Science and Technology Award (MWRC)

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

2022 Invited Speaker, the 2022 Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society Annual Conference, Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society (CHES)

2022 The second prize of Science and Technology Award of Beijing Hydraulic Engineering Society (BHES)

2021 Invited Lecturer, Online Training Workshop on Sediment Transport Measurement and Monitoring, UNESCO-ISI

2021 Invited Speaker, the 100-year Association Ceremony, China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)

2021 Secretary-general of a delegation, the 10^th National Congress of China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)

2021 Invited participant, the 8^th China-EU High Level Dialogue on Water Resources, the Ministry of Water Resources of China (MWRC)

2021 The first prize of 2021 Science and Technology Award of China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research (IWHR)

2020 National Outstanding Young Talent Award

2020 Invited Speaker, the IAHR 85^th Anniversary Summit, International Association for Hydro-environment and Research (IAHR)

2020 Invited Speaker, the National Association Congress, China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)

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 Invited Lecturer, International Training Workshop on Integrated Sediment Management in River Basin, UNESCO

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

2017 Silver Prize of the 11^th Beijing Invention and Innovation Competition

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 China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)

2014 First Prize of Excellent Academic Publication, Hubei Hydropower Engineering Society

2013 John F. Kennedy Award, International Association for Hydro-environment and Research (IAHR)

2012 Excellent Doctoral Thesis, Tsinghua University

2010 Outstanding Contribution to Sedimentation Studies through Publication of Effect of Streambed on Benthic Ecology in the International Journal of Sediment Research, 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 Soong Ching Ling Foundation

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

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:

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

Adaptation of organisms to hydrodynamics and environmental conditions of river habitat;

Responses of benthic community composition to river morphological evolutions;

Naked carp migration and Chinese cavefish conservation;

Golden mussel invasion and its prevention in water transfer/diversion projects, etc.

Dr. Mengzhen Xu has been PI or Co-PI over 20 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 (MWRC), and industrial institutions, etc.

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

Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd.

Role: Co-Principal Investigator

2024-2026 Study on basic characteristics of golden mussel along the Yunnan Central Water diversion Project

Yangtze River Science Institute of Water Resources Commission

Role: Principal Investigator

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

Three Gorges Jinshajiang Yunchuan hydropower development Co., Ltd. Ningnan Baihetan power plant

Role: Principal Investigator

2023-2025 A national bankfull river width dataset and its applications

The State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Engineering Funding (Grant No. 2023-KY-02)

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

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

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

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

Role: Principal Investigator

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

Ministry of Science and Technology of China

Role: Principal Investigator

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

Administration Department of the East River Water Source Project

Role: Principal Investigator

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

Environmental Engineering Evaluation Center, 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

Department of Water Resources 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

2019-2023 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, Department of Hydraulic Engineering, 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

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 National Key Research and Development Program 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, students, and post-docs; * denotes corresponding author)

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

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

3． Zhang Jiahao, Xu Mengzhen*, Huber Boris, Grünzner Markus, Blanckaert Koen. Roughness and energy losses induced by mussel biofouling and application to a water transfer project. Water Resources Research, 2025. 61,e2023WR036503. https://doi.org/10.1029/2023WR036503

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

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

6． Yang Yao, Liu Kai, Zhang Jiahao, Xu Mengzhen*, Guo Fang, Zhou Xinyi, Wang Congcong, Zhou Xiongdong, Fu Xudong. Key Environmental Factors Influencing eDNA Quantitative Detection of Golden Mussel (Limnoperna fortunei) in a Long-Distance Water Diversion Project. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 2024, 37:103998, DOI: 10.1016/j.eti.2024.103998

7． Wu Zi*, Zeng Li, Li Guangmiao, Gong Zheng, Zhan Jie, Jiang Weiquan, Xu Mengzhen, Fu Xudong*. Onset for active swimming of microorganisms to shape their transport in turbulent open channel flows. Water Resources Research, 2024, 60, e2024WR037586. http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2024WR037586

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

9． Cui Yongchuan, Liu Peng*, Ma Yan, Chen Lajiao, Xu Mengzhen and Guo Xingyan. Pixel-Wise Ensembled Masked Autoencoder for Multispectral Pan-Sharpening. IEEE Transactions on geoscience and remote sensing, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1109/TGRS.2024.3450688

10． 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*. A comprehensive review on the evolution of bio-inspired sensors from aquatic creatures. Cell Reports Physical Science (2024). Cell Reports Physical Science (2024), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrp.2024.102064

11． 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. 7D High-Dynamic Spin-Multiplexing. Advanced Science, 2024, 11(33), WOS:001257202400001

12． Yang Qi, Hu Ruigeng, Yu Peng, Zhang Peng, Xu Zhongqian, Xu Mengzhen*. Local Scour Mechanisms and Prediction Methods Around Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations: Insights and Future Directions. Journal of Ocean University of China, 2024, 23(5)：1248-1262

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

14． Zhou Xiongdong^&, Wang Congcong^&, Kattel Giri, Zhang Jiahao^&, Xu Mengzhen*. Is aquatic macroinvertebrate food web reshaped by hydrodynamic and trophic variations in Beijing, one of the world’s megacity? Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, 2024, 22(1):100478. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ese.2024.100478

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

15．https://doi.org/10.1007/s11263-024-02132-5

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

17． 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*. A 5D, dynamic, spin physical unclonable function device. Cell Reports Physical Science, 2024, 5(4): 101924.

18． 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*. Giant gauge factors in an anchored sandwich structure with a soft break mechanism. Cell Reports Physical Science, 2024, 5(4): 101893.

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

20． Wang Zijing^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Penny Gopal, et al. Impact of revegetation and agricultural intensification on water storage variation in the Yellow River Basin. Journal of Hydrology, 2024, 635: 131218.

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

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

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

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

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

26． Ma Li*, Yang Junxing, Lei Fakai^&, Xu Mengzhen, Zhao Yahui, William R. Jeffery. Protection and exploration of the scientific potential of Chinese cavefish.

26．Zool. Res. 2023, 44(4): 675−677

27． Li Guangmiao^&, Gong Zheng, Jiang Weiquan, Zhan Jie, Wang Bohan, Fu Xudong, Xu Mengzhen, Wu Zi*. Environmental Transport of Gyrotactic Microorganisms in an Open-Channel Flow. Water Resources Research, 2023, 59, e2022WR033229. https://doi.org/10.1029/2022WR033229

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

29． Meng Zhe, Lyu Liqun*, Xu Mengzhen, Yu Guoan, Ma Chao, Wang Zhaoyin, Stoffel Markus. Effects of frequent debris flows on barrier lake formation, sedimentation and vegetation disturbance, Palongzangbo River, Tibetan Plateau. Catena 2023, Volume 220, Part A, 106697. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catena.2022.106697

30． Zhou Guanyu, Lyu Liqun*, Xu Mengzhen, Ma Chao, Wang Yunqi, Wang Yujie, Wang Zhaoyin, Markus Stoffel. Assessment of check dams and afforestation in mitigating debris flows based on dendrogeomorphic reconstructions, field surveys and semi-empirical models. Catena 2023, Volume 232, 107434. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catena.2023.107434

31． Weng Chubin^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Lei Fakai^&, Rose Kenneth A. Management strategy of the naked carp (Gymnocypris przewalskii) in the Qinghai lake using matrix population modeling. Journal of Environmental Management, 2023, 336, 117596. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.117596

32． Zhang Chendi, Hassan Marwan A., Saletti Matteo, Zimmermann Andre E., Xu Mengzhen, Wang Zhaoyin. A Unit-Scale Framework for Designing Step-Pool Sequences. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 2023, 149(1). DOI10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0002033

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

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

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

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

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

38． Wang Zijing^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Xing Liu^&, Durgesh Kumar Singh^&, Xudong Fu. 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 (2022) 100992

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

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

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

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

43． 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 2021, DOI: 10.1080/24705357.2021.1892547.

44． 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.

45． 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.

46． 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.

47． 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.

48． 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

49． 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.

50． 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

51． 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.

52． 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.

53． 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.

54． 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)

55． 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.

56． 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.

57． 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.

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

59． 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.

60． 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.

61． 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

62． 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.

63． 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.

64． 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.

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

66． 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.

67． 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.

68． 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.

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

70． 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.

71． 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.

72． 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.

73． 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.

74． 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.

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

76． 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)

77． 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)

78． 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.

79． 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.

80． 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． Zhang Yongxian, Xu Mengzhen, Xue Yuan, et al. Response mechanism of vegetation phenology evolution in the upper Yellow River to cascade reservoir development. Sci Sin Tech, 2025, 55, doi: 10.1360/SST-2024-0257

2． Zhang Jiahao, Lu Penggang, Su Xuemin, Zhou Xiongdong, Xu Mengzhen*. Distribution characteristics and assembly mechanisms of bacterial communities in East River Water Source Proiect. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 2025.45(11):5595-5606.

3． Zhou Xinyi, Zhou Xiongdong, Zhang Jiahao, Weng Chubin, Xu Mengzhen*. 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), 2025. DOI: 10.16511/j.cnki.qhdxxb.2025.22.032

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

5． Liu Yibo, Zhou Xiongdong, Zhang Jiahao, He Shunping, Weng Chubing, Zhou Xinyi, Xu Mengzhen*. 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). Sci Sin Tech, 2025, 55, doi: 10.1360/SST-2024-0216

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

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

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

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

10． 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. 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, 2023, 38(12): 1818-1832.

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

12． Wang Zijing^&，Xu Mengzhen*，Hu Hongchang，Zhang Xiangping. Challenges of environmental DNA techniques in monitoring invasive mussels. Advances in Water Science, 2023,34(4): 499-509.

13． Zhou Xiongdong^&, Liu Yibo^&, Xu Mengzhen*, Zhang Jiahao^&, Wwang Congcong^&. 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) 2023, 63(5): 818-829.

14． 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.

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

16． 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.

17． 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.

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

19． 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.

20． 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.

21． 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.

22． 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.

23． 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.

24． 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.

25． 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.

26． 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.

27． 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.

28． 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.

29． 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.

30． 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.

31． 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.

32． 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.

33． 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.

34． 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.

35． 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.

36． 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.

37． 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.

38． 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.

39． 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.

40． 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.

41． 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.

42． 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.

43． 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.

44． 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.

45． 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, Wang Zhaoyin, Zhou Xiongdong, Fu Xudong. 2021. Fluvial processes and river ecology of the Nujiang River (upper Salween) (in Chinese). Science Press of China, Beijing. (in press)

2． Xu Mengzhen, Zhao Na, Wang Zhaoyin, An Xuehui, Fu Xudong, Yao Guoyou. 2021. Limnoperna fortunei invasion, biofouling, and prevention in water transfer projects (in Chinese). Science Press of China, Beijing. (in press)

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.

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

Standards in Chinese

1． 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).

2． 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).

3． 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).

4． 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 and Software Copyright in Chinese

1． 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).

2． 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).

3． 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).

4． 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).

5． 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).

6． Zhang Chendi, Zhang Yu, Zhou Ruiyang, Xu Mengzhen, Wang Guangqian. 2021. An optimal refractive index measurement method for a multilayer transparent spherical bed. (Application No. 202110412983.X).

7． 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).

8． 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).

9． 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).

10． 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).

11． 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).

12． 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).

13． 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).

14． 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).

15． 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).

16． 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).

17． 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).

18． 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).

19． 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).

Invited Talks

1． “Anti-fouling technology of golden mussel in Hydraulic Engineering”. Symposium on Freshwater Mussel Control Materials in Hydraulic Engineering, June 21, 2025

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

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

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

5． “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

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

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

8． “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)

9． “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)

10． “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)

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

12． “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)

13． “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.

14． “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)

15． “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)

16． “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)

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

18． “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)

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

20． “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)

21． “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)

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

23． “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)

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

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

26． “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.

27． “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.

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

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

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

31． “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)

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

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

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

35． “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)

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

37． “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.

38． “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)

39． “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)

40． “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.

41． “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)

42． “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)

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