2007 --2010  Ph.D. in Sustainable Environmental Science, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Japan.

2004 -- 2006  M.S. in Environmental Science and Engineering, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, China

2000 -- 2004  Bachelor’s Degree, Environmental Engineering, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing, China

Work Experience

2016 -- present   Associate Professor, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, China

2013 -- 2016   Assistant Professor, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, China

2011 -- 2013   Postdoctoral Research Associate, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, China

Teaching Experience

Fall 2014 – present   Environment and Engineering Ethics, graduate basic course, 2-credit

Summer 2015 – 2018   World Environmental and Cultural Practice, undergraduate course, 2-credit

Fall 2018 – present   Building Water Supply and Drainage Engineering, undergraduate course, 2-credit(in charge of 1/2)

Fall 2015 – present   Building Equipment, undergraduate seminar course, 1-credit (in charge of 1/2)

Fall 2020 – present   New student guidance, undergraduate course, 1-credit

Research Interests

Groundwater remediation and utilization, Groundwater recharge, Electro-treatment technologies, Single-atom and nano-materials, Transport and fate of emerging contaminants

Research Projects

1. PI – “Development of Multi-time controlled slow-release materials and chromium removal mechanism from groundwater”, National Science Foundation of China, 2020/01-2023/12

2. PI – “Study on temporal and spatial characteristics and risk assessment of compound pollution in large petrochemical sites”, National Key R&D Program of China, 2020/01-2023/12

3. PI – “Study on the impact of groundwater recharge process of South-to-North Water Transfer Project”, Beijing Science Foundation, 2015/09-2018/09

4. PI – “Water environment risk assessment and control of Nanning”, Water-Control Bureau of Nanning, 2018/01-2020/12

5. PI – “Study on the chemical/electrochemical behavior of denitrification of groundwater at solid-liquid interface with nano-electrode”, National Science Foundation of China, 2015/01-2017/12

6. Co-PI – “Study on secondary environmental pollution prevention and control mechanism”, National Science Foundation of China, 2021/01-2025/12

7. Co-PI – “Integration and demonstration of pollution control technology in heavily polluted water bodies”, National Water Pollution Control and Management Technology Major Projects, 2017/01-2020/06

8. Co-PI – “Study on the integration of site soil and groundwater pollution control technology”, National Key R&D Program of China, 2021/09-2024/09

9. Co-PI – “Integration and application of watershed water pollution control and water restoration technologies”, National Water Pollution Control and Management Technology Major Projects, 2017/01-2020/06

10. Co-PI – “Evaluation and protection countermeasures of the environmental situation of basic resources of groundwater drinking water sources”, National Science and Technology Basic Resources Survey Project, 2017/01-2020/12

11. Co-PI – “Research on urban water system construction and security technology in Xiong'an New Area”, National Water Pollution Control and Management Technology Major Projects, 2017/01-2020/06

12. Co-PI – “Urban water pollution control and comprehensive water environment renovation technology integration, National Water Pollution Control and Management Technology Major Projects, 2014/01-2018/12

13. Co-PI – “Characteristics of antibiotic resistance gene distribution and transmission mechanism during groundwater infiltration by reclaimed water”, National Natural Science Foundation of China, 2014/01-2017/12

14. Co-PI – “Integration and benefit evaluation of water pollution control and treatment technology in River Basin”, National Water Pollution Control and Management Technology Major Projects, 2014/01-2016/12

15. Co-PI – “Safety evaluation and control technology of recycled water”, National High-tech R&D Program (863 Program)

16. Co-PI – “Risk assessment of groundwater pollution from recharge of recycled water and technical specifications for recharge”, Public welfare program from China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection, 2012/01-2014/12

17. Co-PI – “Integration and demonstration of water pollution process control and comprehensive water environment improvement technology in urban areas,” National Water Pollution Control and Management Technology Major Projects, 2012/01-2015/12

18. Co-PI – “Integrated research on key technologies for urban water pollution control and water environment renovation”, National Water Pollution Control and Management Technology Major Projects, 2009/01-2011/12

19. Co-PI – “Development of catch-up type ceramics material with higher pollutant removal efficiency and its application to water renovation”, Japan STA Scientist Exchange Program, 2007/11-2010/12

20. Co-PI – “Micro-polluted water treatment technology research and device development”, National key Technology Research and Development Program of China during the “11th Five-Year Plan”, 2006/11-2010/12

21. Co-PI – “Research on drinking water treatment technology and equipment development of bitter and salty water source in small towns”, National key Technology Research and Development Program of China during the “11th Five-Year Plan”, 2006/11-2010/12

1. First Prize of the Innovation Achievement Award, China (2020)

2. Third Prize in the 9th Young Professors’ Teaching Competition of Tsinghua University (2020)

3. Best Report of Groundwater Science Youth Forum (2019), support by the Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

4. The 10th Youth Science and Technology Award of Chinese Society of Environmental Sciences, China (2016)

5. First Prize of Beijing Science and Technology, Beijing (2015)

6. International exchange Award of Japan Water Environment, Japan (2014)

7. Third Prize of Beijing Science and Technology, Beijing (2014)

8. Excellent Doctoral Dissertation of University of Tsukuba, School of Life and Environment Science (2010)

9. Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad (2009)

10. National Scholarship of Japanese (2007-2010)

11. Award of International Environment Competition Design in UAE (2006)

12. Winner of 100-m race in University Sports Meeting (2001)

Services

1. 2021.08-Present Seismic Disaster Chain Professional Committee of Seismological Society of China Committee Member

2. 2021.01-Present Young Scientists Committee of Chinese Society of Environmental Sciences Committee Member

3. 2020.01-Present Soil and Groundwater Environment Professional Committee of Chinese Society for Environmental Science        Deputy Secretary General

4. 2021.03-Present    Applied Sciences         Guest Editor

5. 2020.11-Present  Journal of Groundwater Science and Engineering  Editorial Board Member

6. 2020.09-Present  China Water & Wastewater     Youth Editorial Board Member

7. 2019.06-Present    Environment International     Guest Editor

8. 2019.01-Present    Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology     Editorial Board Member

Journal Reviewer

Applied Catalysis B: Environmental,  Water Research, Electrochemistry Communications, Environmental Science & Technology, Electrochimica Acta, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Bioresource Technology, Journal of Hazardous Materials, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering Journal, Environmental Technology, Science of the Total Environment, Chemosphere, Journal of Environmental Management, Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers

Journal Publications(2016-2021)

1. Jiacheng Li, Miao Li*, Ning An, Shuo Zhang, Qinan Song, Yilin Yang, Xiang Liu. Atomically dispersed Fe atoms anchored on S and N–codoped carbon for efficient electrochemical denitrification. Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciences of the United States of America(PNAS), 2021, 118 (33): e2105628118.

2. Leyun Wang, Xian Zhang, Shanshan Chen, Fanbin Meng, Dayi Zhang, Yi Liu, Miao Li*, Xiang Liu, Xia Huang, Jiuhui Qu. Spatial variation of dissolved organic nitrogen in Wuhan surface waters: Correlation with the occurrence of disinfection byproducts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Water Research, 2021, 198: 117138.

3. Miao Li, Yunfeng Yang, Yun Lu, Dayi Zhang, Yi Liu*, Xiaofeng Cui, Lei Yang, Ruiping Liu, Jianguo Liu, Gaunghe Li, Jiuhui Qu*. Natural Host–Environmental Media–Human: A New Potential Pathway of COVID-19 Outbreak. Engineering, 2020, 6(10): 1085-1098.  

4. Jiacheng Li, Miao Li*, Jing Li, Sai Wang, Gongbo Li, Xiang Liu. Hydrodechlorination and deep hydrogenation on single-palladium-atom-based heterogeneous catalysts. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 2020, 282: 119518.  

5. Xuejiao Ma, Miao Li*, Xiang Liu, Lele Wang, Nan Chen, Jiacheng Li, Chuanping Feng. A graphene oxide nanosheet-modified Ti nanocomposite electrode with enhanced electrochemical property and stability for nitrate reduction. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2018, 348: 171-179.  

6. Rui Liu, Xiye Zheng, Miao Li*, Limei Han, Xiang Liu, Fang Zhang, Xiaoshu Hou*. A three chamber bioelectrochemical system appropriate for in-situ remediation of nitrate-contaminated groundwater and its reaction mechanisms. Water Research, 2019, 158: 401-410.  

7. Qinan Song, Miao Li*, Lele Wang, Xuejiao Ma, Fang Liu, Xiang Liu. Mechanism and optimization of electrochemical system for simultaneous removal of nitrate and ammonia. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2019, 363: 119-126.  

8. Jiacheng Li, Miao Li*, Xu Yang, Sai Wang, Yu Zhang, Fang Liu, Xiang Liu. Sub-nanocatalysis for Efficient Aqueous Nitrate Reduction: Effect of Strong Metal–Support Interaction. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2019, 11(37): 33859–33867.

9. Fanbin Meng, Miao Li*, Hegang Wang, Li Xin, Xiaona Wu, Xiang Liu, Encapsulating microscale zero valent iron-activated carbon into porous calcium alginate for the improvement on the nitrate removal rate and Fe0 utilization factor. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 2020, 307: 110522.

10. Zhen Li, Miao Li*, Zhenya Zhang, Peng Li, Yongge Zang, Xiang Liu*. Antibiotics in aquatic environments of China: A review and meta-analysis. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2020, 199: 110668.      

11. Jiacheng Li, Miao Li*, Sai Wang, Xu Yang, Fang Liu, Xiang Liu. Key role of pore size in Cr(VI) removal by the composites of 3-dimentional mesoporous silica nanospheres wrapped with polyaniline. Science of The Total Environment, 2020, 729(10): 139009.  

12. Jing Li, Mingjie Fan, Miao Li*, Xiang Liu. Cr (VI) removal from groundwater using double surfactant-modified nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI): Effects of materials in different status. Science of The Total Environment, 2020,717: 137112.  

13. Jiacheng Li, Miao Li*, Qinan Song, Sai Wang, Xiaofeng Cui, Fang Liu, Xiang Liu. Efficient recovery of Cu(II) by LTA-zeolites with hierarchical pores and their resource utilization in electrochemical denitrification: Environmentally friendly design and reutilization of waste in water. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2020, 394 (15): 122554.  

14. Yongge Zang, Miao Li*. Numerical Assessment of Compressed Air Injection for Mitigating Seawater Intrusion in a Coastal Unconfined Aquifer. Journal of Hydrology, 2021, 595: 125964.  

15. Zhen Li, Miao Li*, Zhaoyan Wang, Xiang Liu*. Coadsorption of Cu(II) and tylosin/sulfamethoxazole on biochar stabilized by nano-hydroxyapatite in aqueous environment. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2020, 381(1): 122785.

16. Qinqin Liu, Miao Li*, Xiang Liu, Quan Zhang, Rui Liu, Zhenglu Wang, Xueting Shi, Jin Quan, Xuhui Shen, Fawang Zhang. Removal of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim from reclaimed water and the biodegradation mechanism. Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering. 2018, 12(6): 6.

17. Xuejiao Ma, Miao Li*, Fanbin Meng, Lele Wang, Chuanping Feng, Nan Chen, Xiang Liu. Efficient nano titanium  electrode via a two-step electrochemical anodization with reconstructed nanotubes: Electrochemical activity and stability. Chemosphere, 2018, 202: 177-183.  

18. Fang Liu; Kaiwang Liu; Miao Li*; Shenchang Hu; Jing Li; Xiaohui Liu; Xiang Liu. Fabrication and characterization of a Ni-TNTA bimetallic nanoelectrode to electrochemically remove nitrate from groundwater. Chemosphere, 2019, 223: 560-568.

19. Lele Wang, Miao Li*, Guoyu Ding, Chuanping Feng, Nan Chen, Fang Liu, Xiang Liu. Electrochemical Degradation of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) by Ti-Based Nano-Electrode: Kinetics, Mechanism and Effect on NDMA Removal. Journal of Electrochemical Society, 2018, 165(11): 581-591.  

20. Jiacheng Li; Miao Li*; Xu Yang; Yu Zhang; Xiang Liu; Fang Liu; Fanbin Meng. Morphology-controlled synthesis of boehmite with enhanced efficiency for the removal of aqueous Cr(VI) and nitrates. Nanotechnology, 2019, 30(19): 195702.

21. Fanbin Meng; Miao Li*; Shujun Wang; Weiying Gao; Zhuang Ma; Chaopei Kong; Xuejiao Ma. Encapsulation of Potassium Persulfate with ABS via Coacervation for Delaying the Viscosity Loss of Fracturing Fluid. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2019, 136(27): 47734.

22. Yilin Yang, Miao Li*, Rui Liu, Xuejiao Ma, Jiacheng Li, Wei Li, Xiang Liu, Xin Lu, Xiaohui Lei*, Yan Long, Pengwen Wang, Hao Wang. Enhanced self-powered system with graphene oxide modified electrode for simultaneous remediation of nitrate-contaminated groundwater and river sediment. Journal of Cleaner Production ,2021, 315: 128059.

23. Jia Xin*, Yang Liu, Fei Chen, Yijun Duan, Guanli Wei, Xilai Zheng, Miao Li*. The missing nitrogen pieces: A critical review on the distribution, transformation, and budget of nitrogen in the vadose zone groundwater system. Water Research, 2019, 165(15): 114977.

24. Yandan Li, Miao Li*, Zhen Li, Lei Yang, Xiang Liu. Effects of particle size and solution chemistry on Triclosan sorption on polystyrene microplastic. Chemosphere, 2019, 231: 308-314.

25. Yu Zhang, Miao Li*, Jiacheng Li, Yanyan Yang, Xiang Liu. Surface modified leaves with high efficiency for the removal of aqueous Cr (VI). Applied Surface Science, 2019, 484(1): 189-196.

26. Chaopei Kong, Miao Li*, Jiacheng Li, Xuejiao Ma, Chuanping Feng and Xiang Liu. One-step synthesis of Fe²O³ nano-rod modified reduced graphene oxide composites for effective Cr(VI) removal: removal capability and mechanism. RSC Adv., 2019, 9: 20582-20592.      

27. Xuejiao Ma, Miao Li*, Chuanping Feng, Weiwu Hu, Lele Wang, Xiang Liu*, Development and reaction mechanism of efficient nano titanium electrode: Reconstructed nanostructure and enhanced nitrate removal efficiency. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 2016, 782: 270–277.

28. Qinqin Liu, Miao Li*, Fawang Zhang, Hechun Yu, Quan Zhang, Xiang Liu*, The removal of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole by a high infiltration rate artificial composite soil treatment system. Frontiers of Environmental Science and Engineering, 2017, 11: 12.  

29. Lele Wang, Miao Li*; Xiang Liu*, Chuanping Feng, Nan Chen, Xuejiao Ma. Electrochemical Behavior of Ti-Based Nano-Electrode for Highly Efficient Denitrification in Synthetic Groundwater. Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2017, 164: 12.  

30. Zhen Li, Chongqing Xu, Miao Li*, Guihuan Yan, Xiang Liu*, Yeping Ma, Identification and assessment of water safety risk for groundwater recharge with reclaimed water in China. Stoch Environ Res Risk Assess, 2017, 31 (7), 1671-1682 DOI 10.1007/s00477-016-1313-8.  

31. Xiaohui Lei, Fang Liu*, Miao Li*, Xuejiao Ma, Xinghui Wang, Hanjun Zhang. Fabrication and characterization of a Cu-Pd-TNPs polymetallic nanoelectrode for electrochemically removing nitrate from groundwater. Chemosphere, 2018, 212: 237-244.  

32. Ning Zhang; Xiang Liu*; Bing Li; Limei Han; Xuejiao Ma; Fanbin Meng; Miao Li*. Modified U-Tube for Ruling out Naked DNA Transfer during Conjugation and Application in Antibiotic Resistance Genes Transfer Research. Water, 2018, 10(10): 1313.  

33. Qinqin Liu, Miao Li*, Rui Liu, Quan Zhang, Di Wu, Danni Zhu, Xuhui Shen, Chuanping Feng, Fawang Zhang, Xiang Liu*. Removal of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole in  artificial composite soil treatment systems and diversity of microbial communities. Frontiers of Environmental Science and Engineering. 2019.

34. Ning Zhang; Xiang Liu*; Rui Liu; Tao Zhang; Miao Li*; Zhuoran Zhang; Zitao Qu; Ziting Yuan. Influence of reclaimed water discharge on the dissemination and relationships of sulfonamide, sulfonamide resistance genes along the Chaobai River, Beijing. Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering. 2019, 13(1).  

35. Jing Li, Qingxiang Zhou*, Miao Li*, Yongli Liu, Qinan Song. Monodisperse amino-modified nanosized zero-valent iron for selective and recyclable removal of TNT: Synthesis, characterization, and removal mechanism. Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2021,103: 69-79.  

36. Xiaona Wu, Lei Yang, Fanbin Meng, Wenli Shao, Xiang Liu, Miao Li*. ZIF-8-incorporated thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) nanofiltration membranes: Importance of particle deposition methods on structure and performance. Journal of Membrane Science, 2021, 632: 119356.

37. Xiaona Wu, Lei Yang, Wenli Shao, Xin Lu, Xiang Liu, Miao Li*. Fabrication of high performance TFN membrane incorporated with graphene oxide via support-free interfacial polymerization. Science of The Total Environment, 2021, 793: 148503

Issued Patents

1. Miao Li, Xuejiao Ma, Guoyu Ding, Xiang Liu, A method for preparing Fe graphene particles with graphene oxide, Chinese patent, ZL 201510605456.5, issued 2017-07-07. (assignment fee: RMB 15,000,000)

2. Miao Li, Xiang Liu, Lele Wang, Guoyu Ding, A method for efficient removal of nitrate in water by Ti nano electrode, Chinese patent, ZL 201510358221.0, issued 2017-04-12. (assignment fee: RMB 3,900,000)

3. Miao Li, Xuejiao Ma, Li Xin, Xiang Liu, A method for making Ti graphene electrode with graphene oxide, Chinese patent, ZL 201510605449.5, issued 2017-08-11. (assignment fee: RMB 3,600,000)

4. Miao Li, Fanbin Meng, Xiang Liu, A preparation method of activity persistence controllable nano iron powder material, Chinese patent, ZL 201910620635.4, issued 2020-07-28.

5. Miao Li, Fanbin Meng, Hui Zhai, Xiang Liu, A method of microencapsulation of nano iron powder, Chinese patent, ZL 201810175554.3, issued 2021-01-29.

6. Miao Li, Xuejiao Ma, Lele Wang, Bo Liu, Xiang Liu, A method for efficient removal of nitrate in groundwater by Ti graphene electrode, Chinese patent, ZL 201510604946.3, issued 2017-08-117.

7. Miao Li, Fang Liu, Xiang Liu, A solidification method based on resource utilization of waste biomass and sediment, Chinese patent, ZL 201810109466.3, issued 2020-12-01.

8. Miao Li, Xiang Liu, Lele Wang, Guoyu Ding, A method for efficient removal of nitrate in groundwater by Ti nano electrode, Chinese patent, ZL 201510358216.X, issued 2017-04-05.

9. Miao Li, Xiaona Wu, Xiang Liu, A method for preparing nanofiltration membrane based on interfacial polymerization, Chinese patent, ZL 201910609824.1, issued 2020-08-04.

10. Miao Li, Bo Liu, Miaomiao Wu, Xiang Liu, A permeable ecological embankment for pollution control of rainwater, Chinese patent, ZL 201510548086.6, issued 2018-01-12.

11. Miao Li, Fang Liu, Xiang Liu, A remote control device for increasing water flow pressure and its pressurization method, Chinese patent, ZL 201510604962.2, issued 2016-11-16.

12. Xiang Liu, Rui Liu, Miao Li, Erdeng Du, An in-situ cleaning and reuse equipment for sediment, Chinese patent, ZL 201810457302.X, issued 2021-03-16.

Conference

1. 2020.11 13th International Conference Challenges in Environmental Science&Engineering, Co-Chair

2. 2019.05 2nd International Conference of Tsinghua Forum on Environmental Remediation, Co-Chair

3. 2019.08 Annual meeting of science and technology of Chinese society of Environmental Science, Co-Chair

4. 2018.05 1st International Conference of Tsinghua Forum on Environmental Remediation, Chief of the executive committee

5. 2017.10 3rd Young Scholars’ Forum in Groundwater Science in 2017, Oral Report

6. 2018.10 2018 International Symposium on Soil and Groundwater, Oral Report

7. 2018.10 4th Young Scholars’ Forum in Groundwater Science in 2018, Oral Report

8. 2019.05 3rd China Sustainable Environmental Rehabilitation Conference, Invited Keynote Speech

9. 2019.10 2019 International Forum on Groundwater, Oral Report

10. 2020.12 6th Young Scholars’ Forum in Groundwater Science in 2020, Oral Report

11. 2021.01 Engineering Youth Forum of Chinese Academy of Engineering, Invited Keynote Speech

12. 2021.07 2021 International Forum on Groundwater, Oral Report

PhD Students

1. Qinan Song, Development of single atom catalysts and electrocatalytic removal of nitrate from groundwater, (2017-Present; Expected graduation in July, 2022), in progress.

2. Hui Zhai, Removal of nitrate from groundwater by sulfur autotrophic denitrification, (2018-Present; Expected graduation in July, 2023), in progress.

3. Shuo Zhang, Safe utilization technology of groundwater polluted by nitrate and emerging pollutants, (2019-Present; Expected graduation in July, 2023), in progress.

4. Xiaofeng Cui, Groundwater nitrogen pollution mechanism and safe utilization technology, (2020-Present; Expected graduation in July, 2025), in progress.

5. Fei Chen, Identification of new pollutants in groundwater and risk prevention and control technology, (2021-Present; Dissertation completed; Expected graduation in July, 2025), in progress.

Master Students

1. Yu Zhang, Study on modification of biomass and alumina porous materials for removal of chromium pollution in groundwater. (2018-2021), Excellent Thesis of Tsinghua University.

2. Chen Fei, Study on distribution characteristics and sources of emerging pollutants in groundwater in North China, (2016-2019), Excellent Thesis of Tsinghua University.

3. Limei Han, Study on nitrate removal of groundwater by self driving system, (2015-2018)

4. Yijun Duan, Development of zero valent iron material for removal of chromium from groundwater, (2019-present)

5. Yuchen Deng, Study on assessment method of carbon emission of typical groundwater and soil pollution control technologies, (2019-present)

6. Ning An, Removal of Antibiotic pollutants from groundwater by electrochemical method, (2020-present)