General Information
Name: Yao Yijun
Title: Professor
Work Email: yijun_yao@issas.ac.cn
Work Phone: 025-86881820
Research Fields
(1)Survey and risk assessment of contaminants in soil
(2)Contaminated Site Remediation
(3)Application of "Big Data & Artificial Intelligence" in Environmental Geomatics
Education Background
(1)2008 – 2012, Ph.D., Engineering, Brown University, Providence, USA
(2)2005 – 2008, Master, Environmental Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
(3)2001 – 2005, Bachelor, Environmental Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
Professional Experience
(1)2019 ― Present, Research Fellow, Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China
(2)2018 ― 2019, Sr. Research Associate, Brown University, Providence, USA
(3)2017 ― 2018, Vice-director-general, Institute of Environmental Health of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
(4)2014 ― 2018, Associate Professor, College of Environmental & Resource Science of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
(5)2013 ― 2013, Lecturer, College of Environmental & Resource Science of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
(6)2012 ― 2012, Postdoctoral Fellow, Brown University, Providence, USA
Projects
(1)Prediction model of human health risk threshold and main control factors of benzene and halogenated hydrocarbon soil pollution, 2021.12-2025.12, National Key Research and Development Program of China (PI)
(2)Multi-media multi-process coupling mechanism and spatio-temporal evolution model for site soil-water pollution, 2021.03-2025.03, National Key Research and Development Program of China (PI)
(3)Health risk assessment of volatile contaminants on developed contaminated sites based on controlled pressure approach, 2020.11-2026.12, National Natural Science Foundation of China (PI)
(4)Multi-level risk assessment of volatile contaminants on brownfield sites to be developed, 2019.07-2022.07, National Natural Science Foundation of China (PI)
(5)Development and application of a two-dimensional analysis model for non-homogeneous soil vapor intrusion, 2018.01-2021.12, National Natural Science Foundation of China (PI)
Patents
(1)Institute of Soil Science. Chlorinated Hydrocarbon (CVI2D) Contaminated Site Risk Assessment Software (CVI2D Toolkit): 2022SR1236058, 2022-08-23
(2)Institute of Soil Science. Petroleum Hydrocarbon (PVI2D) Contaminated Site Risk Assessment Software (PVI2D Toolkit): 2022SR1236059, 2022-08-23
Publications
(1)Man Jun, Guo Yuanming, Zhou Qing, Yao Yijun*. Database examination, multivariate analysis, and machine learning: Predictions of vapor intrusion attenuation factors. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2022, 242: 113874.
(2)Yao Yijun, Chen Qiang. Vapor Intrusion Simulations and Risk Assessments. Singapore, Springer, 2022.
(3)Man Jun, Guo Yuanming, Jin Junliang, Zhang Jianyun, Yao Yijun*, Zhang Jiangjiang*. Characterization of vapor intrusion sites with a deep learning-based data assimilation method. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2022, 431: 128600.
(4)Man Jun, Zeng Lingzao, Luo Jian, Gao Weiliang, Yao Yijun*. Application of the deep learning algorithm to identify the spatial distribution of heavy metals at contaminated sites. ACS ES&T Engineering, 2022, 2(2): 158-168.
(5)Verginelli Iason, Yao Yijun*. A review of recent vapor intrusion modeling work. Groundwater Monitoring & Remediation, 2021, 41(2): 138-144.
(6)Man Jun, Wang Genfu, Chen Qiang, Yao Yijun*. Investigating the role of vadose zone breathing in vapor intrusion from contaminated groundwater. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2021: 126272.
(7)Liu Yanqiu, Verginelli Iason, Yao Yijun*. Numerical study of building pressure cycling to generate sub-foundation aerobic barrier for mitigating petroleum vapor intrusion. Science of The Total Environment, 2021, 779: 146460.
(8)Wang Genfu, Xiao Yuting, Zuo Jianping, Wang Yue, Man Jun, Tang Wei, Chen Qiang, Ma Shuaishuai, Yao Yijun*. Physically simulating the effect of lateral vapor source-building separation on soil vapor intrusion: Influences of surface pavements and soil heterogeneity. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology, 2020, 235: 103712.
(9)Yao Yijun*, Xiao Yuting, Luo Jian, Wang Genfu, Str？m Jonathan, Suuberg Eric M. High-frequency fluctuations of indoor pressure: A potential driving force for vapor intrusion in urban areas. Science of The Total Environment, 2020, 710: 136309.
(10)Liu Yanqiu, Man Jun, Wang Yue, Xiao Yuting, Tang Wei, Chen Qiang, Yao Yijun*. Numerical study of the building pressure cycling method for evaluating vapor intrusion from groundwater contamination. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2020, 27(28): 35416-35427.
(11)Yao Yijun, Zuo Jianping, Luo Jian, Chen Qiang, Str？m Jonathan, Suuberg Eric M*. An examination of the building pressure cycling technique as a tool in vapor intrusion investigations with analytical simulations. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2020, 389: 121915.
(12)Verginelli Iason*, Yao Yijun*, Suuberg Eric M. A risk assessment tool of chlorinated vapor intrusion based on a two-dimensional analytical model involving vertical heterogeneity. Environmental Engineering Science, 2019, 36(8):969-980.
(13)Wang Genfu, Ma Shuaishuai, Str？m Jonathan, Suuberg Eric M., Yao Yijun*, Zeng Lingzao*. Investigating two-dimensional soil gas transport of trichloroethylene in vapor intrusion scenarios involving surface pavements using a pilot-scale tank. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2019, 371, 138-145.
(14)Yao Yijun*, Mao Fang, Xiao Yuting, Luo Jian*. Modelling capillary fringe effect on petroleum vapor intrusion from groundwater contamination. Water Research, 2019, 150, 111-119.
(15)Yao Yijun*, Mao Fang, Xiao Yuting, Chen Huanyu, Verginelli Iason*, Luo Jian*. Investigating the role of soil texture in petroleum vapor intrusion. Journal of Environmental Quality, 2018, 47(5), 1179-1185.
(16)Yijun Yao*, Yuting Xiao, Fang Mao, Huanyu Chen, Iason Verginelli*. Examining the role of sub-foundation soil texture in chlorinated vapor intrusion from groundwater sources with a two-layer numerical model. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2018, 359, 544-553.
(17)Yao Yijun*, Verginelli Iason, Suuberg Eric M., Bart Eklund. Examining the use of USEPA's Generic Attenuation Factor in determining groundwater screening levels for vapor intrusion. Groundwater Monitoring & Remediation, 2018, 38 (2), 79-89.
(18)Yao Yijun*, Mao Fang, Ma Shuaishuai, Yao Yihong, Suuberg Eric M., Tang Xianjin. Three-dimensional simulation of land drains as a preferential pathway for vapor intrusion into buildings. Journal of Environmental Quality, 2017, 46, 1424-1433.
(19)Yao Yijun*, Wang Yue, Zhong Zhong, Tang Mengling, Suuberg Eric M. Investigating the role of soil texture in vapor intrusion from groundwater sources. Journal of Environmental Quality, 2017, 46(4), 776-784.
(20)Yao Yijun*, Verginelli Iason*, Suuberg Eric M. A two-dimensional analytical model of vapor intrusion involving vertical heterogeneity. Water Resources Research, 2017, 53 (5), 4499-4513.
(21)Yang Ye, Zhang Jianyun, Yao Yijun*. Enantioselective effects of chiral pesticides on their primary targets and secondary targets. Current Protein Peptide Science, 2017, 18 (1), 22-32.
(22)Yao Yijun, Wang Yue, Verginelli Iason*, Suuberg Eric M., Ye Jianfeng*. Comparison between PVI2D and Abreu-Johnson’s model for petroleum vapor intrusion. Vadose Zone Journal, 2016, 15 (11).
(23)Verginelli Iason*, Yao Yijun*, Suuberg Eric M. An Excel？-based visualization tool of 2-D soil gas concentration profiles in petroleum vapor intrusion. Groundwater Monitoring & Remediation, 2016, 36 (2), 94-100.
(24)Verginelli Iason, Yao Yijun*, Wang Yue, Ma Jie, Suuberg Eric M. Estimating the oxygenated zone beneath building foundations for petroleum vapor intrusion assessment. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2016, 312, 84-96.
(25)Yao Yijun*, Verginelli Iason*, Suuberg Eric M. A two-dimensional analytical model of petroleum vapor intrusion. Water Resources Research, 2016, 52 (2), 1528-1539.
(26)Pennell Kelly G.*, Scammell Madeleine K., McClean Michael D., Suuberg Eric M., Moradi Ali, Roghani Mohammad Yousef, Ames Jennifer, Friguglietti Leigh, Indeglis Paul A., Shen Rui, Yao Yijun, Heiger-Bernays Wendyu J. Field data and numerical modeling: a multiple lines of evidence approach for assessing vapor intrusion exposure risks. Science of The Total Environment, 2016, 556, 291-301.
(27)Yao Yijun*. Spend more on soil clean-up in China. Nature, 2016, 533, 469.
(28)Yao Yijun, Wu Yun, Wang Yue, Verginelli Iason, Zeng Tian, Suuberg Eric M., Wen Yuezhong*, Ma Jie*. A petroleum vapor intrusion model involving upward advective soil gas flow due to significant methane generation. Environmental Science & Technology, 2015, 49 (19), 11577-11585.
(29)Yao Yijun*, Wu Yun, Tang Mengling, Wang Yue, Wang Jianjin, Suuberg Eric M., Jiang Lin, Liu Jing*. Evaluation of site-specific lateral inclusion zone for vapor intrusion based on an analytical approach. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2015, 298, 221-231.
(30)Yao Yijun*, Wu Yun, Suuberg Eric M., Provoost Jeroen, Shen Rui, Ma Jianqing, Liu Jing. Vapor intrusion attenuation factors relative to subslab and source, reconsidered in light of background data. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2015, 286, 553-561.
(31)Yao Yijun, Su Yao, Wu Yun, He Ruo*. An analytical model for estimating the reduction of methane emission through landfill cover soils by methane oxidation. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2015, 283, 871-879.
(32)Niu Lili, Ye Huajun, Xu Chao, Yao Yijun, Liu Weiping*. Highly time-and size-resolved fingerprint analysis and risk assessment of airborne elements in a megacity in the Yangtze River Delta, China. Chemosphere, 2015, 119, 112-121.
(33)Yao Yijun*, Yang Fangxing, Suuberg Eric M., Provoost Jeroen, Liu Weiping. Estimation of contaminant subslab concentration in petroleum vapor intrusion. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2014, 279, 336-347.
(34)Kong Jiaoyan, Bai Yun, Su Yao, Yao Yijun, He Ruo*. Effects of trichloroethylene on community structure and activity of methanotrophs in landfill cover soils. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2014, 78, 118-127.
(35)Yao Yijun, Shen Rui, Pennell Kelly G., Suuberg Eric M*. Examination of the influence of environmental factors on contaminant vapor concentration attenuation factors using the U.S. EPA's vapor intrusion database. Environmental Science & Technology, 2013,47 (2), 906–913.
(36)Yao Yijun, Shen Rui, Pennell Kelly G., Suuberg Eric M*. Examination of the US EPA's vapor intrusion database based on models. Environmental Science & Technology, 2013,47(3), 1425–1433.
(37)Yao Yijun, Shen Rui, Pennell Kelly G., Suuberg Eric M*. A review of vapor intrusion models. Environmental Science & Technology, 2013, 47 (6), 2457–2470.
(38)Yao Yijun, Pennell Kelly G., Suuberg Eric M*. A numerical investigation of oxygen concentration dependence on biodegradation rate laws in vapor intrusion. Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, 2013, 15 (12), 2345-2354.
(39)Yao Yijun, Shen Rui, Pennell Kelly G., Suuberg Eric M*. Estimation of contaminant subslab concentration in vapor intrusion including lateral source-building separation. Vadose Zone Journal, 2013, 12(3): 1-9.
(40)Yao Yijun, Pennell Kelly G.*, Suuberg Eric M*. Simulating the effect of slab features on vapor intrusion of crack entry. Building and Environment, 2013, 59, 417-425.
(41)Niu Lili, Xu Chao, Yao Yijun, Liu Kai, Yang Fangxing, Tang Mengling, Liu Weiping*. Status, influences and risk assessment of hexachlorocyclohexanes in agricultural soils across China. Environmental Science & Technology, 2013,47 (21), 12140-12147.
(42)Shen Rui*, Yao Yijun, Pennell Kelly G., Suuberg Eric M. Modeling quantification of the influence of soil moisture on subslab vapor concentration. Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts, 2013, 15 (7), 1444-1451.
(43)Yao Yijun, Pennell Kelly G., Suuberg Eric M*. Estimation of subslab concentration in vapor intrusion. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2012, 231, 10-17.
(44)Yao Yijun, Shen Rui, Pennell Kelly G., Suuberg Eric M*. Comparison of the Johnson-Ettinger vapor intrusion screening model predictions with full three-dimensional model results. Environmental Science & Technology, 2011, 45 (6), 2227-2235.
(45)Yao Yijun, Pennell Kelly G., Suuberg Eric M*. Vapor intrusion in urban settings: effect of foundation features and source location. Procedia Environmental Sciences, 2011, 4, 245-250.
(46)Yao Yijun, Pennell Kelly G., Suuberg Eric M*. The influence of transient processes on vapor intrusion processes. Air and Waste Management Association - Vapor Intrusion, 2010, 1, 186-210.
(47)Xu Zuxin, Shao Liu*, Yin Hailong, Chu Huaqiang, Yao Yijun. Biological denitrification using corncobs as a carbon source and biofilm carrier. Water Environment Research, 2009, 81 (3), 242-247.
(48)Xu Zuxin, Yin Hailong*, Yao Yijun. Prediction of water quality of Huangpu River using a tidal river network model. Environmental Engineering Science, 2008, 25 (10), 1463-1476.
(49)Yin Hailong*, Xu Zuxin, Yao Yijun, Huang Shenfa. Eco-Hydraulics Techniques for Controlling Eutrophication of Small Scenery Lakes—A Case Study of Ludao Lake in Shanghai. Journal of Hydrodynamics, Ser. B, 2007, 19 (6), 776-783.
(50)Yao Yijun, Yin Hailong*, Li Song. The computation approach for water environmental capacity in tidal river network. Journal of Hydrodynamics, Ser. B, 2006, 18, 273-277.
Awards & Honors
(1)2022, The Second Prize of 2021 Environmental Protection Science and Technology Award, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China, China
(2)2021, The Second Prize of Beijing Science and Technology Progress, The People’s Government of Beijing Municipality, China
(3)2021, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talent of Jiangsu Province, Jiangsu Education Department, China
(4)2020, The 7th "Outstanding Young Scholar Award of Soil Science Society of China ", Soil Science Society of China, China
