2000.09 – 2005.07 Ph.D. in Municipal Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, China

1996.09 – 2000.07 B.S. in Municipal Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, China

2019.12 – Present Professor, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, China

2015.01 – 2019.11 Professor, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences

2009.03 – 2014.12 Associate Professor, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences

2005.07 – 2009.02 Associate Professor, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences

1. Chair, International Water Association (IWA) Yong Water Professionals China Chapter, 2016-2018

2. Vice Chair, International Water Association (IWA) Yong Water Professionals China Chapter, 2012-2016

3. Outstanding membership, Youth Innovation Promotion Association, CAS

4. Nova Scientist, Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission

5. Member, Youth Joint Committee, CAS

6. Editor, Journal of ‘Resources, Conservation & Recycling’

7. Editor, Journal of ‘Green Infrastructure’

8. Guest Editor, Journal of ‘Science of the Total Environment’

9. Selected Trainee, Leaders in Innovation Fellowships Program, Sponsored by The Royal Academy of Engineering and Newton Fund

Selected Publications (^* corresponding author)

2021

1. Gu Zhenao, An Xiaoqiang, Liu Ruiping, Xiong Lunqiao, Tang Junwang, Hu Chengzhi, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui^*. Interface-modulated nanojunction and microfluidic platform for photoelectrocatalytic chemicals upgrading. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 2021, 282, 119541.

2. Qi Zenglu, Liu Ruiping, Tista Prasai Joshi, Peng Jianfeng^*, Qu Jiuhui. Highly efficient removal of selenite by electrolysis-assisted nano-zerovalent iron (nZVI): Implication for corrosion and reduction. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2021, 405, 126564.

3. Bian Jiyong, An Xiaoqiang^*, Jiang Wei, Liu Ruiping, Hu Chengzhi, Liu Huijuan. Defect-enhanced activation of carbon nitride/horseradish peroxidase nanohybrids for visible-light-driven photobiocatalytic water purificatio. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2021, 408, 127231.

4. Liang He, Liu Ruiping, Hu Chengzhi, An Xiaoqiang^*, Zhang Xiwang, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui. Synergistic effect of dual sites on bimetal-organic frameworks for highly efficient peroxide activation. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2021, 406, 124692.

5. Liang He, Liu Ruiping, An Xiaoqiang, Hu Chengzhi^*, Zhang Xiwang, Liu Huijuan. Bimetal-organic frameworks with coordinatively unsaturated metal sites for highly efficient Fenton-like catalysis. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2021, 414, 128669.

2020

1. Miao Shiyu, Jin Chao, Liu Ruiping^*, Bai Yaohui, Liu Huijuan, Hu Chengzhi, Qu Jiuhui. Microbial community structures and functions of hypersaline heterotrophic denitrifying process: Lab-scale and pilot-scale studies. Bioresource Technology, 2020, 310, 123244.

2. Miao Shiyu, Jin Chao, Liu Ruiping^*, Bai Yaohui, Lan Huachun Liu Huijuan, Hu Chengzhi, Qu Jiuhui. Carbon harvesting from organic liquid wastes for heterotrophic denitrification: Feasibility evaluation and cost and emergy optimization. Resources Conservation and Recycling, 2020, 160, 104782.

3. Yang Min, Wang Jiaqi, Liu Ruiping^*, Hu Chengzhi, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui. Development of amyloid-fibrils-like functional materials from both anaerobically digested sludge and waste activated sludge for heavy metal adsorption. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2020, 8 (21), 7795-7805.

4. Rashmi Koju, Miao Shiyu, Luo Jing, Wang Donglin, Dev Raj Joshi, Bai Yaohui, Liu Ruiping, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui^*. Effects of 1-hydroxyethane-(1,1-bisphosphonic acid) on heterotrophic denitrification performance: Impact of denitrifying microbial communities variation. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2020, 402, 126210.

5. Liang He, Li Tianren, Zhang Jun, Zhou Dandan, Hu Chengzhi^*, An Xiaoqiang^*, Liu Ruiping, Liu Huijuan. 3-D hierarchical Ag/ZnO@CF for synergistically removing phenol and Cr (VI): Heterogeneous vs. homogeneous photocatalysis. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2020, 558, 85-94.

6. Ma Baiwen, Xue Wenjing, Bai Yaohui^*, Liu Ruiping, Chen Wei, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui. Enhanced alleviation of ultrafiltration membrane fouling by regulating cake layer thickness with pre-coagulation during drinking water treatment. Journal of Membrane Science, 2020, 596, 117732.

7. Qi Jing, Lan Huachun^*, Liu Ruiping, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui. Efficient Microcystis aeruginosa removal by moderate photocatalysis-enhanced coagulation with magnetic Zn-doped Fe₃O₄ particles. Water Research, 2020, 171, 115448.

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

9. Zhang Shaopeng^#, Jian Meipeng^#, Zhang Qi, Xu Rongming, Qu Jiuhui, Luo Xubiao, Li Xiuyu, Hu Jiukun, Liu Ruiping^*, Zhang Xiwang^*. Recyclable printed circuit boards and alkali reduction wastewater: approach to a sustainable copper-based metal-organic framework. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2020, 8(3), 1371-1379.

10. Zhang Qi^#, Jian Meipeng^#, Zhao Pin, Hu Chengzhi^*, Qu Jiuhui, Li Xiuyu, Hu Jiukun, Liu Ruiping, Zhang Xiwang^*. A layered aluminum-based metal-organic framework as a superior trap for nitrobenzene capture: Via an intercalation role. Nanoscale, 2020, 12 (10), 6012-6019.

11. Ma Baiwen, Xue Wenjing, Bai Yaohui^*, Liu Ruiping, Chen Wei, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui. Enhanced alleviation of ultrafiltration membrane fouling by regulating cake layer thickness with pre-coagulation during drinking water treatment. Journal of Membrane Science, 2020, 596, 117732.

12. Xu Rongming, Ji Qinghua, Zhao Pin, Jian Meipeng, Xiang Chao, Hu Chengzhi^*, Zhang Gong, Tang Chaochun, Liu Ruiping, Zhang Xiwang^*, Qu Jiuhui. Hierarchically porous UiO-66 with tunable mesopores and oxygen vacancies for enhanced arsenic removal. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2020, 8 (16), 7870-7879.

13. Ma Baiwen ^#, Ding Yanyan ^#, Wang Bodong, Qi Zenglu, Bai Yaohui^*, Liu Ruiping, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui. Influence of sedimentation with pre-coagulation on ultrafiltration membrane fouling performance. Science of the Total Environment, 2020, 708 (15), 134671.

14. Wang Qiaojuan^#, Liang Jinsong^#, Zhao Chen, Bai Yaohui^*, Liu Ruiping, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui. Wastewater treatment plant upgrade induces the receiving river retaining bioavailable nitrogen sources. Environmental Pollution, 2020, 263, 114478.

15. Li Jianfei, Liu Huijuan, Lan Huachun^*, Ji Qinghua, An Xiaoqiang, Liu Ruiping, Qu Jiuhui. A promising treatment method for Cr(VI) detoxification and recovery by coupling Fe0/Fe3C/C fine powders and circulating fluidized bed. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2020, 398, 125565.

16. Hu Wanchao ^#, Liang Jinsong ^#, Ju Feng, Wang Qiaojuan, Liu Ruiping, Bai Yaohui^*, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui. Metagenomics Unravels Differential Microbiome Composition and Metabolic Potential in Rapid Sand Filters Purifying Surface Water Versus Groundwater. Environmental Science and Technology, 2020, 54 (8), 5197–5206.

17. Wang Jiaqi, Hasaer B, Yang Min, Liu Ruiping, Hu Chengzhi^*, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui. Anaerobically-digested sludge disintegration by transition metal ions-activated peroxymonosulfate (PMS): Comparison between Co²⁺, Cu²⁺, Fe²⁺ and Mn²⁺. Science of the Total Environment, 2020, 713, 136530.

18. Yang Min, Hasaer B, Bai Yaohui^*, Liu Ruiping, Hu Chengzhi, Qu Jiuhui. Using activated peroxymonosulfate by electrochemically generated FeII for conditioning and dewatering of anaerobically digested sludge. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2020, 391, 123603.

19. Koju Rashmi, Miao Shiyu, Liang Bin, Dev Raj Joshi, Bai Yaohui^*, Liu Ruiping, Qu Juihui. Transcriptional and metabolic response against hydroxyethane-(1,1-bisphosphonic acid) on bacterial denitrification by a halophilic Pannonibacter sp. strain DN. Chemosphere, 2020, 252, 126478.

20. Jian Meipeng, Qiu Ruosang, Xia Yun, Lu Jun, Chen Yu, Gu Qinfen^*, Liu Ruiping, Hu Chengzhi, Qu Jiuhui, Wang Huanting, Zhang Xiwang^*. Ultrathin water-stable metal-organic framework membranes for ion separation. Science Advances, 2020, 6 (23), 3998.

2019

1. Wang Jiaqi, Yang Min, Liu Ruiping^*, Hu Chengzhi, Liu Huijuan and Qu Jiuhui. Anaerobically-digested sludge conditioning by activated peroxymonosulfate: Significance of EDTA chelated-Fe²⁺. Water Research, 2019, 160, 454-465.

2. Qinghua Ji, Gong Zhang, Huijuan Liu, Ruiping Liu^*, Jiuhui Qu. Field-enhanced Nanoconvection Accelerates Electrocatalytic Conversion of Water Contaminants and Electricity Generation. Environmental science & technology, 2019, 53(5), 2713-2719.

3. Zhenao Gu, Xiaoqiang An, Huachun Lan, Yu Tian, Jinxing Zhang, Ruiping Liu^*, Huijuan Liu, Jiuhui Qu. Microfluidic-enhanced 3-D photoanodes with free interfacial energy barrier for photoelectrochemical applications. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 2019, 244, 740-747.

4. Li Ning, Hu Chengzhi, Lan Huachun, Liu Ruiping^*, Liu Huijuan and Qu Jiuhui. Enhanced Production of in Situ Keggin Al₁₃⁷⁺ Polymer by a Combined Fe-Al Coagulation Process for the Treatment of High Alkalinity Water. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2019, 7(10), 9544-9552.

5. Li Jianfei, Lan Huachun^*, Liu Huijuan, Zhang Gong, An Xiaoqiang, Liu Ruiping and Qu Jiuhui. Intercalation of Nanosized Fe3C in Iron/Carbon To Construct Multifunctional Interface with Reduction, Catalysis, Corrosion Resistance, and Immobilization Capabilities. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2019, 11(17), 15709-15717.

6. Zhao Pin, Jian Meipeng, Zhang Qi, Xu Rongming, Liu Ruiping^*, Zhang Xiwang^*, Liu Huijuan, A new paradigm of ultrathin 2D nanomaterials adsorbents in aqueous media: Graphene and GO, MoS₂, MXene and 2D MOFs. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2019, 7, 16598-16621.

7. Zhang Wei, Zhang Gong, Ji Qinghua^*, Liu Huijuan, Liu Ruiping^* and Qu Jiuhui. Capillary-Flow-Optimized Heat Localization Induced by an Air-Enclosed Three-Dimensional Hierarchical Network for Elevated Solar Evaporation. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2019, 11(10), 9974-9983.

8. Qi Weixiao, Zhang Hua, Liu Ruiping^*, Liu Huijuan and Qu Jiuhui. Effects of different secondary biological treatment processes followed by flocculation and sand-filtration on subsequent DBPs control from sewage treatment plants. Separation and Purification Technology, 2019, 211, 81-89.

9. Chengzhi Hu, Mengqi Li, Jingqiu Sun, Ruiping Liu^*, Huijuan Liu, Jiuhui Qu. NOM fouling resistance in response to electric field during electro-ultrafiltration: Significance of molecular polarity and weight. Journal of colloid and interface science, 2019, 539, 11-18.

2016-2018

10. Qi Jing, Lan Huachun, Liu Ruiping^*, Liu Huijuan and Qu Jiuhui. Fe(II)-regulated moderate pre-oxidation of Microcystis aeruginosa and formation of size-controlled algae flocs for efficient flotation of algae cell and organic matter. Water Research, 2018, 137, 57-63.

11. Zhu Guibing^*, Wang Shanyun, Ma Bin, Wang Xiaoxia, Zhou Jiemin, Zhao Siyan, Liu Ruiping. Anammox granular sludge in low-ammonium sewage treatment: Not bigger size driving better performance. Water research, 2018, 142, 147-158.

12. Xiao Wang, Gong Zhang, Xiaoning Fu, Chengzhi Hu, Ruiping Liu, Huijuan Liu^*, Xiufang Xu, Jiuhui Qu. Aggregation and Dissociation of Aqueous Al13 Induced by Fluoride Substitution. Environmental Science & Technology, 2017, 51(11), 6279-6287.

13. Xiao Wang, Gong Zhang, Huachun Lan, Ruiping Liu, Huijuan Liu^*, Jiuhui Qu. Preparation of hollow Fe-Al binary metal oxyhydroxide for efficient aqueous fluoride removal. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects., 2017,520,580-589.

14. Xiaoqiang An, Huachun Lan^*, Ruiping Liu, Huijuan Liu, Jiuhui Qu. Light absorption modulation of novel Fe2TiO5 inverse opals for photoelectrochemical water splitting. New Journal of Chemisty, 2017, 41(16), 7966-7971.

15. Joshi Tista Prasai, Zhang Gong, Koju Rashmi, Qi Zenglu, Liu Ruiping^*, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui. The removal efficiency and insight into the mechanism of para arsanilic acid adsorption on Fe-Mn framework. Science of the Total Environment, 2017, 601,713-722.

16. Hu Chengzhi, Sun Jingqiu, Wang Shuqing, Liu Ruiping^*, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui. Enhanced efficiency in HA removal by electrocoagulation through optimizing flocs properties: Role of current density and pH. Separation and Purification Technology, 2017, 175, 248–254.

17. Tista Prasai Joshi, Zhang Gong, William A. Jefferson, Aleksandr V. Perfilev, Liu Ruiping^*, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui. Adsorption of aromatic organoarsenic compounds by ferric and manganese binary oxide and description of the associated mechanism. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2017, 309, 577–587.

18. Joshi Tista Prasai, Zhang Gong, Cheng Hanyang, Liu Ruiping^*, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui. Transformation of para arsanilic acid by manganese oxide: Adsorption, oxidation, and influencing factors. Water Research. 2017, 116, 126-134.

19. Lan Huachun, Zhang Gong, Zhang Hongwei, Liu Huijuan, Liu Ruiping^*, Qu Jiuhui. Solvothermal synthesis of BiOI flower-like microspheres for efficient photocatalytic degradation of BPA under visible light irradiation. Catalysis Communications, 2017, 98, 9-12.

20. Ma Baiwen, Wang Xing, Liu Ruiping^*, Qi Zenglu, William A. Jefferson, Lan Huachun, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui. Enhanced antimony(V) removal using synergistic effects of Fe hydrolytic flocs and ultrafiltration membrane with sludge discharge evaluation. Water Research, 2017, 121, 171-177.

21. Ma Baiwen, Wang Xing, Liu Ruiping^*, William A. Jefferson, Lan Huachun, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui. Synergistic process using Fe hydrolytic flocs and ultrafiltration membrane for enhanced antimony(V) removal. Journal of Membrane Science, 2017, 537, 93-100.

22. Qi Zenglu, Joshi Tista Prasai, Liu Ruiping^*, Liu Huijuan^*, Qu Jiuhui. Synthesis of Ce(III)-doped Fe3O4 magnetic particles for efficient removal of antimony from aqueous solution. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2017, 329, 193-204.

23. Song Dean, Cheng Hanyang, Liu Ruiping^*, Qiang Zhiming, He Hong, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui. Enhanced oxidation of tetracycline by permanganate via the alkali-induced alteration of the highest occupied molecular orbital and the electrostatic potential. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2017, 56 (16), 4703-4708.

24. Zhang Gong, Xu Xiufang, Ji Qinghua, Liu Ruiping^*, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui, Li Jinghong^*. Porous nanobimetallic Fe−Mn cubes with high valent mn and highly efficient removal of arsenic (III). ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2017, 9 (17), 14868-14877.

25. Lan Huachun, Mao Ran, Tong Yating, Liu Yanzhen, Liu Huijuan, An Xiaoqiang, Liu Ruiping^*. Enhanced Electroreductive Removal of Bromate by a Supported Pd−In Bimetallic Catalyst: Kinetics and Mechanism Investigation. Environmental Science & Technology, 2016, 50(21),11872−11878.

26. Jian Meipeng, Wang Huan, Liu Ruiping^*, Qu Jiuhui, Wanga Huanting, Zhang Xiwang^*. Self-assembled one-dimensional MnO₂@zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 nanostructures for highly efficient arsenite removal. Environmental Science Nano, 2016, 3(5), 1186–1194.

27. Lan Huachun, He Wenjing, Wang Aimin., Liu Ruiping^*, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui, Huang C.P.^*. An activated carbon fiber cathode for the degradation of glyphosate in aqueous solutions by the Electro-Fenton mode: Optimal operational conditions and the deposition of iron on cathode on electrode reusability. Water Research, 2016, 105, 575-582.

28. Ju Jiawei, Liu Ruiping^*, He Zan, Liu Huijuan, Zhang Xiwang., Qu Jiuhui. Utilization of aluminum hydroxide waste generated in fluoride adsorption and coagulation processes for adsorptive removal of cadmium ion. Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering in China, 2016, 10(3), 467-476.

29. Qi Zenglu, Lan Huachun, Joshi Tista Prasai, Liu Ruiping^*, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui. Enhanced oxidative and adsorptive capability towards antimony by copper-doping into magnetite magnetic particles. RSC Advances, 2016, 6(71), 66990-67001.

30. Tian Chuan, Liu Feng, Bai Yaohui, Liu Ruiping^*, Chen Hu, Wang Bin, Qu Jiuhui. Comparison of Fe-Mn enhanced coagulation and O₃-BAC for removing natural organic matter from source waters: a case study. Desalination and Water Treatment, 2016, 57(20), 9101-9114.

31. Liu Ruiping, Ju Jiawei, He Zan, Hu Chengzhi^*, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui. Utilization of annealed aluminum hydroxide waste with incorporated fluoride for adsorptive removal of heavy metals. Colloids and Surfaces, A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2016, 504, 95-104.

32. Liu Ruiping, Yang Zhongchao, He Ziliang, Wu Liyuan, Hu Chengzhi^*, Wu Wenzhu, Qu Jiuhui. Treatment of strongly acidic wastewater with high arsenic concentrations by ferrous sulfide (FeS): Inhibitive effects of S(0)-enriched surfaces. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2016, 304, 986-992.

33. He Zan, Lan Huachun^*, Gong Weixin, Liu Ruiping, Gao Yuping, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui. Coagulation behaviors of aluminum salts towards fluoride: Significance of aluminum speciation and transformation. Separation and Purification Technology, 2016, 165, 137-144.

34. Lan Huachun, Liu Xiaobin, Liu Huijuan, Liu Ruiping, Hu Chengzhi^*, Qu Jiuhui. Efficient Nitrate Reduction in a Fluidized Electrochemical Reactor Promoted by Pd-Sn/AC Particles. Catalysis Letters, 2016, 146(1), 91-99.

35. Qi Jing, Lan Huachun, Liu Ruiping, Miao Shiyu, Liu Huijuan^*, Qu Jiuhui. Prechlorination of algae-laden water: The effects of transportation time on cell integrity, algal organic matter release, and chlorinated disinfection byproduct formation. Water Research, 2016,102, 221-228.

36. Qi Jing, Lan Huachun, Miao Shiyu, Xu Qiang, Liu Ruiping, Liu Huijuan^*, Qu Jiuhui. KMnO₄–Fe(II) pretreatment to enhance Microcystis aeruginosa removal by aluminum coagulation: Does it work after long distance transportation? Water Research, 2016, 88, 127-134.

37. Lan Huachun, Li Jianfei, Sun Meng, An Xiaoqiang, Hu Chengzhi, Liu Ruiping, Liu Huijuan, Qu Jiuhui^*. Efficient conversion of dimethylarsinate into arsenic and its simultaneous adsorption removal over FeCx/N-doped carbon fiber composite in an electro-Fenton process. Water Research, 2016, 100, 57-64.

38. Qi Jing, Lan Huachun^*, Liu Huijuan, Liu Ruiping, Miao Shiyu, Qu Jiuhui. Simultaneous surface-adsorbed organic matter desorption and cell integrity maintenance by moderate prechlorination to enhance Microcystis aeruginosa removal in KMnO₄-Fe(II) process. Water Research, 2016, 105, 551-558.