General Information
Name: Liang Yin
Title: Professor
Work Email: yliang@issas.ac.cn
Work Phone: 025-86881216
Research Fields
(1)Mechanism of soil erosion and water migration
(2)Soil erosion, degradation, and soil resource evaluation
(3)Ecological restoration of erosional badland
Education Background
(1)2000 – 2004, Ph.D., Soil Science, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
(2)1983 – 1987, Bachelor, Soil and Water Conservation, Northwest Forestry University, Yangling, China
Professional Experience
(1)2010 ― Present, Professor, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China
(2)1999 ― 2010, Associate Professor, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China
(3)1987 ― 1999, Research Assistant, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China
Social Positions
(1)2021 – Present, Vice Chairperson, Soil Science Society of Jiangxi
(2)2021 – Present, Editorial Board Member, Journal of Soil and Water Conservation
(3)2021 – Present, Editorial Board Member, Bulletin of Soil and Water Conservation
(4)2017 – Present, Executive Director, Chinese Society of Soil and Water Conservation
(5)2017– Present, Vice Chairperson, Southern Research Society of Soil & Water Conservation
(6)2015 – Present, Associate Editor, Chinese Science of Soil and Water Conservation
(7)2013 – Present, Editorial Board Member, International Soil and Water Conservation Research
(8)2009 – Present, Vice Chairperson, Jiangsu Society of Soil and Water Conservation
Projects
(1)Mapping and updating soil erodibility factors of China, 2022.07 – 2024.12, Monitoring Center of Soil and Water Conservation, Ministry of Water Resources, P. R. China (PI)
(2)Mechanism and key technology of soil anti-erodibility improvement and runoff regulation for Mollisols in sloping farmland, 2021.09 – 2026.08, Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (PI)
(3)Research, development and application of soil water and fertility retainer in the rare earth mining area, 2020.01 – 2022.12, National Key Research and Development Program of China (PI)
(4)Research into ecological erosion prevention and rapid restoration of grass cover in collapsing hills using W-OH, 2018.01 – 2019.12, Science and Technology Service Network Initiative of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (STS program) (PI)
(5)Evaluation of soil and water conservation in red soil hilly area of southern China, 2016.07 – 2018.12, Alliance of Field Station, Bureau of Science & Technology for Development Chinese Academy of Sciences (PI)
(6)Technology and demonstration of comprehensive agricultural development in large collapsing hill area, 2014.01 – 2017.12, National Science and Technology Support Program (PI)
(7)Research and demonstration on the key technology of soil and water conservation on farmland: A case study in the red soil region, 2011.01 – 2015.12, National Science and Technology Support Program (PI)
(8)Calculation and mapping of soil erodibility factors, 2010.12 – 2011.07, First National Census for Water, Ministry of Water Resources, P. R. China (PI)
(9)Comparison of macroscopic monitoring methods of soil erosion in a mesoscale red soil watershed, 2009.11 – 2012.11, National Natural Science Foundation of China (PI)
(10)Research into soil barrier factors, formation mechanism and ecological restoration measures of the typical artificial forest in the red soil hilly region, 2009.01 – 2011.12, Knowledge Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (PI)
(11)Research into soil erosion processes and regulation in major water erosion regions of China – Mechanism and applicability of soil and water conservation measures, 2007.01 – 2011.12, National Key Basic Research Program of China (973 Program) (PI)
Patents
(1)Tian Zhiyuan, He Yanzi, Zhu Xuchao, Liang Yin, Ma Rui, Qu Lili. A preparation method and application of a water and fertilizer preserving material: 202211203447.X, 2022-09-29
(2)Zhu Xuchao, Liang Yin, Tian Zhiyuan, Wang Xin. A planting method of navel orange root water and fertilizer slow release and topsoil erosion resistance in caving area: CN202110902866.1, 2021-08-06
(3)Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences. A device measuring raindrop erosivity: CN101769807A, 2010-07-07
(4)Zong Haihong, Liang Yin. A pipette holder in a soil particle composition determination device: CN200820137722.1, 2008-09-28
(5)Zong Haihong, Liang Yin. An air extraction device for determination of soil particle composition: CN200820137721.7, 2008-09-28
Publications
(1)Ma Rui, Zhu Xuchao, Tian Zhiyuan, Qu Lili, He Yanzi, Liang Yin*. Spatial distribution and scale-specific controls of soil water-stable aggregates in southeastern China. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022, 369: 133305.
(2)Tian Zhiyuan, Liu Feng, Liang Yin*, Zhu Xuchao. Mapping soil erodibility in southeast China at 250 m resolution: Using environmental variables and random forest regression with limited samples. International Soil and Water Conservation Research, 2022, 10: 62-74.
(3)Zhu Xuchao, Liang Yin*, Qu Lili, Cao Longxi, Tian Zhiyuan, Liu, Tong, Li Meng. Characteristics of runoff and sediment yield for two typical erodible soils in southern China. International Journal of Sediment Research, 2022, 37: 653-661.
(4) Zhu Xuchao, Liang Yin*, Qu Lili, Cao Longxi, Tian Zhiyuan, Gu Zhenkui, Guo Hongli, Li Meng. Quantification of physical soil crust thickness and its effects on runoff and sediment yield. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 2022, 86: 630-642.
(5)Liang Yin, Cao Longxi, Zhu Xuchao, Tian Zhiyuan, Guo Hongli, Tian Gang, Wang Xin, Shi Haixia, Li Yu. Soil and water conservation in southern China (Chapter I, Volume I): Types and laws of soil and water loss in southern China. Nanchang, Jiangxi Science & Technology Press, 2021.12.
(6)Zhu Xuchao, Liang Yin*, Tian Zhiyuan, Zhang Yi, Zhang Yugang, Du Jing, Wang Xin, Li Yu, Qu Lili, Dai Mengmeng. Simulating soil erodibility in southeastern China using a sequential Gaussian algorithm. Pedosphere, 2021, 31: 715-724.
(7)Zhu Xuchao, Liang Yin*, Tian Zhiyuan, Wang Xin. Analysis of scale-specific factors controlling soil erodibility in southeastern China using multivariate empirical mode decomposition. Catena, 2021, 199: 105131.
(8)Liu Baoyuan, Xie Yun*, Li Zhiguang, Liang Yin, Zhang Wenbo, Fu Suhua, Yin Shuiqing, Wei Xin, Zhang Keli, Wang Zhiqiang, Liu Yingna, Zhao Ying, Guo Qiankun. The assessment of soil loss by water erosion in China. International Soil and Water Conservation Research, 2021, 8: 430-439.
(9)Zhu Xuchao, Liang Yin*, Tian Zhiyuan, Wang Xin, Qiu Xinzhen. Effect of W-OH, a hydrophilic polyurethane polymer, in controlling erosion of two typical erodible soils in southern China. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2020, 13: 1163.
(10)Zhu Xuchao, Shao Mingan, Tang Xinzhai, Liang Yin*. Spatiotemporal variation and simulation of vegetation coverage in a typical degraded alpine meadow on the Tibetan Plateau. Catena, 2020, 190: 104551.
(11)Zhu Xuchao, Cao Longxi, Liang Yin*. Spatial distribution and risk assessment of heavy metals inside and outside a typical lead-zinc mine in southeastern China. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2019, 26: 26265-26275.
(12)Zhu Xuchao, Shao Mingan, Liang Yin*, Tian Zhiyuan, Wang Xin, Qu Lili. Mesoscale spatial variability of soil-water content in an alpine meadow on the northern Tibetan Plateau. Hydrological Processes, 2019, 33: 2523-2534.
(13)Lu Huizhong, Cao Longxi, Liang Yin*, Yuan Jiuqin, Zhu Yayun, Wang Yi, Gu Yalan, Zhao Qiguo. Mineral-leaching chemical transport with runoff and sediment from severely eroded rare-earth tailings in southern China. Solid Earth, 2017, 8: 845-855.
(14)Wang Yi, Cao Longxi, Fan Jianbo, Lu Huizhong, Zhu Yayun, Gu Yalan, Sun Bo, Liang Yin*. Modeling soil detachment of different management practices in the red soil region of China. Land Degradation & Development, 2017, 28: 1496-1505.
(15) Wang Yi, Fan Jianbo, Cao Longxi, Liang Yin*. Infiltration and runoff generation under various cropping patterns in the red soil region of China. Land Degradation & Development, 2016, 27: 83-91.
(16)Cao Longxi, Liang Yin*, Wang Yi, Lu Huizhong. Runoff and soil loss from Pinus massoniana forest in southern China after simulated rainfall. Catena, 2015, 129: 1-8.
(17)Cao Longxi, Zhang Yugang, Lu Huizhong, Yuan Jiuqin, Zhu Yayun, Liang Yin*. Grass hedge effects on controlling soil loss from concentrated flow: A case study in the red soil region of China. Soil & Tillage Research, 2015, 148: 97-105.
(18)Yuan Jiuqin, Liang Yin*, Cao Longxi. Preliminary study on mechanics-based rainfall kinetic energy. International Soil and Water Conservation Research, 2014, 2: 67-73.
(19)Liang Yin, Li Decheng*, Lu Xixi, Yang Xuan, Pan Xianzhang, Mu Huan, Shi Deming, Zhang Bin. Soil erosion changes over the past five decades in the red soil region of southern China. Journal of Mountain Science, 2010, 7: 92-99.
(20)Liang Yin, Li Decheng*, Su Chunli, Pan Xianzhang. Soil erosion assessment in the red soil region of southeast China using an integrated index. Soil science, 2009, 174: 574-581.
(21)Bi Lidong, Zhang Bin*, Liu Guangrong, Li Zuzhang, Liu Yiren, Ye Chuan, Yu Xichu, Lai Tao, Zhang Jiguang, Yin Jianmin, Liang Yin*. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 2009, 129: 534-541.
(22)Ministry of Water Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Engineering. Control on soil and water erosion in China--Southern Red Soil Region. Beijing, Science Press, 2010.05.
Awards & Honors
(1)2021, The Second Prize of Science and Technology Progress Award, People’s Government of Jiangxi Province, China
(2)2018, The First Prize of Science and Technology, Chinese Society of Soil and Water Conservation, China
(3)2016, Outstanding Contribution Award, Chinese Society of Soil and Water Conservation, China
(4)2016, The Second Prize of Science and Technology Progress Award, People’s Government of Jiangxi Province, China
(5)2010, The First Prize of Science and Technology, Chinese Society of Soil and Water Conservation, China
(6)2010, The Third Prize of Achievements of Scientific and Technological Innovation Award of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Hydraulic Engineering Society, China
