
Cunzhen Liang, male, born in December 1973, is from Xiyang, Shanxi Province. He is an associate Professor. He graduated from the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2005 with a Ph.D. in Environmental Science. Since June 2005, he has been teaching at the Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology. mail: liangcunzhen@bipt.edu.cn
- Main Research Areas
Detection and removal of emerging pollutants in water.
II. Rewards and Honors
He was selected as a Beijing Science and Technology New Star in 2008.
III. Research Projects
- Chinese Academy of Sciences University Cooperative Project: Detection of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Water and Soil Samples, May 2025 - Dec 2025, Project Leader, 79,470 RMB.
- Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences: Development of Partial Modules for Military-Civilian Coordinated Emergency Response System, Jun 2025 - Dec 2025, Project Leader, 198,000 RMB.
- Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences Cooperative Project: Soil Sample Collection and Nutrient Component Detection at the Zouping Base for Unmanned Farm, Jun 2024 - Dec 2025, Project Leader, 199,000 RMB.
- Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences Cooperative Project: Grassland Resource Survey in Typical Experimental Areas of Inner Mongolia Grassland, Sep 2023 - Dec 2023, Project Leader, 190,000 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Project: Organic Index Detection of River and Groundwater Samples from Ecological Water Replenishment of the Chaobai River (2023), May 2023 - Dec 2023, Project Leader, 103,350 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Project: Organic Component Detection of Water Samples from the Water Receiving Area of the Wen River Diversion to Chaobai River Project (2022), Apr 2022 - Dec 2022, Project Leader, 180,000 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Project: Organic Index Detection of River and Groundwater Samples from Ecological Water Replenishment of the Chaobai River (2022), Jan 2022 - Dec 2022, Project Leader, 210,000 RMB.
- National Science & Technology Basic Resources Survey Program: The Third Xinjiang Comprehensive Scientific Expedition Project: "Construction of Integrated Scientific Expedition Monitoring System Based on Sky-Air-Ground-Network", Subproject: Standardization Processing of Sky-Air-Ground Integrated Monitoring Data, Nov 2021 - Oct 2024, Leader, 1,800,000 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Project: Detection of Trace Organic Pollutants in Water Samples, Jun 2021 - Dec 2022, Project Leader, 203,500 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Project: Organic Component Detection of Water Samples from the Water Receiving Area of the Wen River Diversion to Chaobai River Project (2021), Apr 2021 - Dec 2021, Project Leader, 191,250 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Project: Trace Organic Component Detection in Surface Water and Groundwater Samples, Apr 2021 - Jun 2021, Project Leader, 167,400 RMB.
- Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences Cooperative Project: Detection of Pesticides, Flame Retardants, PPCPs, Jan 2020 - Dec 2020, Project Leader, 81,830 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Project: Organic Component Detection of Water Samples from the Water Receiving Area of the Wen River Diversion to Chaobai River Project (2020), Apr 2020 - Dec 2020, Project Leader, 158,000 RMB.
- Institute of Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences Cooperative Project: Organic Component Detection in Groundwater, Apr 2020 - Sep 2020, Project Leader, 78,000 RMB.
- Institute of Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences Cooperative Project: Organic Component Detection in Groundwater 2, Oct 2020 - Nov 2020, Project Leader, 90,000 RMB.
- Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences Cooperative Project: Detection of PAHs, PCBs, PBDEs, Pesticides (Horizontal), Nov 2020 - Nov 2021, Project Leader, 82,500 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Project: Trace Organic Component Detection in Water Samples from Recharge Area, Oct 2020 - Dec 2020, Project Leader, 137,500 RMB.
- Beijing Jingchuang Jingyuan Environmental Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd.: Organic Component Detection in Water Samples, Nov 2019 - Nov 2020, Project Leader, 131,000 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Project: Organic Component Detection of Water Samples from the Water Receiving Area of the Wen River Diversion to Chaobai River Project (2019), Nov 2019 - Dec 2019, Project Leader, 157,500 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Project: Detection of Trace Organic Components in Water Samples, May 2019 - Dec 2019, Project Leader, 192,500 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Project: Organic Component Detection of Water Samples from the Water Receiving Area of the Wen River Diversion to Chaobai River Project (2018), Apr 2018 - Dec 2018, Project Leader, 191,300 RMB.
- Daxing District Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Cooperative Project: Third-party Technical Service for the Second National Agricultural Pollution Source Census in Daxing District, Jul 2019 - Jun 2020, Main Participant, 406,100 RMB.
- Daxing District Environmental Protection Bureau Cooperative Project: Third-party Technical Service for the Second National Pollution Source Census in Daxing District, Aug 2018 - Dec 2019, Project Leader (H18-085), 1,515,000 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Research Project: Commissioned Analysis and Testing of Reclaimed Water and Landscape Water Samples, Oct 2017 - Dec 2017, Project Leader, 96,000 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Research Project: Monitoring and Evaluation of Surface Water Irrigation, Jul 2017 - Oct 2017, Project Leader, 136,800 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Research Project: Monitoring and Evaluation of Surface Water Irrigation in 2017, Jun 2017 - Oct 2017, Project Leader, 250,800 RMB.
- Institute of Remote Sensing and Digital Earth, Chinese Academy of Sciences Cooperative Research Project: Organic Pollution Component Testing of Soil and Water Quality in the Upper Reaches of Jiulong River Basin, Sep 2017 - Dec 2017, Project Leader, 149,600 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Research Project: Organic Component Testing of Surface and Groundwater in the Chaobai River Water Resources Regulation and Storage Area, May 2017 - Dec 2017, Project Leader, 292,500 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Research Project: Surface Water Monitoring and Evaluation in 2017, Jan 2017 - May 2017, Project Leader, 182,400 RMB.
- Beijing Yingherui Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. Cooperative Research Project: Optimization Research on the Application of Biological Desulfurization Technology in Large-scale Projects, Jan 2017 - Jun 2019, Project Leader, 520,000 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Research Project: Organic Component Detection of Water Samples from the Water Receiving Area of the Wen River Diversion to Chaobai River Project, Apr 2017 - Dec 2017, Project Leader, 126,000 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Sample Commissioned Testing, May 2016 - Nov 2016, Project Leader, 286,000 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Research Project: Monitoring and Evaluation of Reclaimed Water Irrigation in 2016, Jun 2016 - Jun 2017, Project Leader, 133,000 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Research Project: Organic Component Detection of Surface Water and Groundwater in the Water Receiving Area of the Wen River Diversion to Chaobai River Project (KY2016-80), Jun 2016 - Jun 2017, Project Leader, 286,000 RMB.
- National Science & Technology Support Program Sub-project (Project No.: 2015BAD20B03-08): Experimental Study on Irrigation Water Quality Safety Regulation in Suburban Irrigation Districts, Apr 2015 - Mar 2018, Project Leader, 100,000 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Research Project: Environmental Monitoring and Evaluation of Surface and Groundwater in the Water Receiving Area of the Wen River Diversion to Chaobai River Project --- Organic Component Detection in Water Samples, Nov 2015 - Nov 2016, Project Leader, 402,300 RMB.
- Beijing Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology Team Commissioned Project: Groundwater Quality Impact Detection by Typical Polluted River Sections of the North Canal, Jun 2015 - Aug 2015, Project Leader, 255,800 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Research Project: Monitoring of Organic Pollution Components in Groundwater of the Water Receiving Area of the Wen River Diversion to Chaobai River Project, Jan 2014 - Dec 2014, Project Leader, 372,400 RMB.
- Beijing Water Science and Technology Institute Cooperative Research Project: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Trace Organic Compounds in Water and Soil Samples, May 2013 - Dec 2014, Project Leader, 330,000 RMB.
- Beijing Drainage Group R&D Center Cooperative Research Project: Pilot Study on Biological Desulfurization of Biogas from Sludge Anaerobic Digestion, Sep 2012 - Sep 2013, Project Leader, 150,000 RMB.
- Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences Cooperative Research Project: Historical Review of Environmental Pollution and Control in the Huaihe River Basin and Evaluation Index System for Comprehensive Environmental Management, Jan 2012 - Dec 2012, Project Leader, 220,000 RMB.
- Beijing Municipal Science & Technology New Star (B Class) Funding Project: Development of Biological Technology for Removing H?S from Biogas (2008B25), Feb 2009 - Dec 2012, Project Leader, 280,000 RMB.
- Ministry of Finance Central Government Special Fund Program: Investigation and Assessment of Water Pollution Control Projects in Key Counties (Districts) of the Huaihe River Basin, May 2009 - May 2010, Sub-project Leader, 210,000 RMB.
- Ministry of Environmental Protection Public Welfare Industry Research Special Fund: Risk Assessment and Control Countermeasures for Toxic Pollutants in Typical Township Drinking Water Sources (200909054-4), Sep 2009 - Dec 2012, Sub-project Leader, 190,000 RMB.
- Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences Cooperative Research Project: Investigation and Assessment of Water Pollution Control Projects in Jinhu and Seven Other Counties/Districts, Feb 2010 - Dec 2010, Project Leader, 110,000 RMB.
- Beijing Municipal Committee of Organization Outstanding Talents Training Funding Project: Study on Microwave Enhanced Photocatalytic Treatment of Dyeing Wastewater (20071D0500500156), Oct 2007 - Dec 2009, Project Leader, 30,000 RMB.
- People's Liberation Army Unit 63976 Cooperative Research Project: Efficacy Test Research on New Water Quality Regulators, Jan 2007 - Dec 2008, Project Leader, 62,000 RMB.
IV. Representative Publications
- Guan Dong, Guo Minli, Liang Cunzhen (Corresponding Author), Kong Xiangke, Li Zaixing, Yu Lian, Chen Rui, He Shuang. Detection and ecological risk assessment of 15 commonly used pharmaceutical active ingredients in water. Chinese Journal of Environmental Engineering, 2024, 18(11): 3186-3196.
- Gao Yuqian, Guo Minli, Liang Cunzhen (Corresponding Author), Guan Dong, Liu Peng. Detection of 17 persistent and mobile organic pollutants in water. Chinese Journal of Environmental Engineering, 2023, 17(5): 1736-1746.
- Han Chao, Liang Cunzhen (Corresponding Author), Gao Yuqian, Guan Dong. Detection and risk assessment of 27 organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs) in water. Chinese Journal of Environmental Engineering, 2022, 16(5): 1737-1747.
- Liu Xianjing, Liang Cunzhen (Corresponding Author), Xiao Benyi, Han Chao, Zhao Fei. Simultaneous detection of 26 PPCPs in water by high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Environmental Chemistry, 2021, 40(2): 549-558.
- Xianjing Liu, Cunzhen Liang (Corresponding Author), Xiaohui Liu (Corresponding Author), Shaoyong Lu, Beidou Xi. Intensified pharmaceutical and personal care products removal in an electrolysis-integrated tidal flow constructed wetland. Chemical Engineering Journal (IF=10.652), 2020.08, 394:124860, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2020.124860, EI Accession Number: 2020071810, SCI Accession Number: 000540940700002.
- Liu Xianjing, Liang Cunzhen (Corresponding Author), Liu Xiaohui, Zhao Fei, Han Chao. Occurrence and human health risk assessment of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in real agricultural systems with long-term reclaimed wastewater irrigation in Beijing, China. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety (IF=4.872), 2020.03, 190:110022, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.110022, EI Accession Number: 2019260632, SCI Accession Number: 000509438100040.
- Wang Shuqiong, Liang Cunzhen (Corresponding Author), Liu Xianjing. Optimization of operating parameters for alkaline biological desulfurization in batch reactors. Chinese Journal of Environmental Engineering, 2019, 13(12): 3005-3011.
- Zhang Yueyang, Liang Cunzhen (Corresponding Author). Analysis of the biological community in a sulfur-containing wastewater bioreactor using a 16S rDNA clone library. Chinese Journal of Environmental Engineering, 2016, 10(7): 3585-3590.
- Liu Weiguo, Liang Cunzhen (Corresponding Author), Chen Jiaqing, Zhu Ling. Effect of Operating Parameters on Sulfide Biotransformation to Sulfur. Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2013, 25 (12) :2417-2421 (SCI: 00032800620009; EI: 20140317216301).
- Liu Weiguo, Liang Cunzhen (Corresponding Author), Ma Meng. Analysis of dominant bacteria in biogas biological desulfurization system using PCR-DGGE technology. China Biogas, 2013, 31(4):3-6.
- Liu Weiguo, Liang Cunzhen (Corresponding Author), Yang Jinsheng, Wang Guiping, Liu Miaomiao. Analysis of bacterial diversity in a high-salinity biological desulfurization system using 16S rDNA clone library. Environmental Science, 2013, 34(2): 767-772.
- Liang Cunzhen, Dong Siyuan, Li Li, Xu Qiujin. Determination of phenolic compounds in groundwater of a county in Huai'an by solid-phase extraction coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Physical Testing and Chemical Analysis Part B: Chemical Analysis, 2013, 49(3): 349-351.
- Wang Guiping, Yang Jinsheng, Liu Weiguo, Liang Cunzhen (Corresponding Author). Identification of dominant bacteria in a high-salinity biological desulfurization reactor using PCR-DGGE technology. China Biogas, 2012, 30(5): 10-13.
- Liu Weiguo, Liang Cunzhen (Corresponding Author), Yang Dong, Hao Yanping. Pilot study on biogas biological desulfurization process. China Biogas, 2010, 28(6): 24-26.
- Liang Cunzhen, Zhu Ling, Chen Jiaqing. Study on microwave-enhanced photocatalytic treatment of Rhodamine B dye wastewater. Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica, 2010, 30(10): 1264-1268. (EI: 20105113511748).
- Yang Dong, Liang Cunzhen (Corresponding Author), Liu Weiguo, Liu Hailong, et al. Design and operation of a biogas biological desulfurization project in Liuminying. China Water & Wastewater, 2010, 26(14): 56-58.
- Liang Cunzhen, Chen Jiaqing, Zhu Ling, Sang Yimin. Determination of methyl tert-butyl ether in drinking water by solid-phase microextraction coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Environmental Monitoring in China, 2009, 25(1): 26-28.
- Liang Cunzhen, Chen Jiaqing, Zhu Ling, Ge Xiaopeng, Sang Yimin. Analysis of methyl tert-butyl ether in drinking water by solid-phase microextraction coupled with gas chromatography. Environmental Chemistry, 2008, 27(4): 537-538.
- Cunzhen Liang, Dongsheng Wang, Jiaqing Chen, Ling Zhu, Min Yang. Kinetics Analysis on the Ozonation of MIB and Geosmin, Ozone Science & Engineering, 2007, 29(3): 185-189 (SCI).
- Liang Cunzhen, Wang Dongsheng, Sang Yimin, Chen Jiaqing. Optimization of the determination method for earthy-musty odorants in drinking water. China Water & Wastewater, 2007, 23(10): 76-78.
- Liang Cunzhen, Wang Dongsheng, Sang Yimin, Chen Jiaqing. Study on factors influencing the removal of earthy-musty odorants in drinking water by powdered activated carbon. China Water & Wastewater, 2007, 23(9): 15-18.
- LIANG Cun-zhen, WANG Dong-sheng, GE Xiao-peng, YANG Min, SUN Wei. Comparative study on the removal technologies of 2-methylisoborneol, Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2006, 18(1): 47-51 (SCI, EI: 20063110035075).
- Cunzhen Liang, Dongsheng Wang, Min Yang, Wei Sun, Shifang Zhang. Removal of earthy-musty odorants in drinking water by powdered activated carbon, Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A, 2005, 40: 767-778 (SCI).
- Liang Cunzhen, Yang Min, Ma Wenlin, Wang Dongsheng, Li Hongmei. Study on the treatment of oxytetracycline wastewater by hydrolysis acidification-denitrification-nitrification combined process. Environmental Science, 2005, 26(1): 127-129 (EI: 2005098866188).
- Lu Yaqin, Zhu Ling, Liang Cunzhen. Petrochemical Waste Management (Translation) [M]. Beijing: China Petrochemical Press, 2024.
- Co-author of Chapter 4 "Sampling and Analysis of Pollutants in Township Water Sources" (pp42-93) in Risk Assessment Methods and Case Studies for Rural Drinking Water Sources, Science Press, First Edition, Jun 2013.
- Co-author of Chapter 2 "Analysis and Monitoring of Odorous Substances in Water" (pp49-91) in Drinking Water Safety Assessment, Chemical Industry Press, First Edition, Aug 2008.
V. Patents and Software Copyrights
- 28. Liang Cunzhen, Liang Cunfeng, Liu Xianjing. Method for Detecting Nonylphenol in Soil or Plant Samples, Invention Patent, Application No.: 201710863968.0, Patent No.: ZL201710863968.0, Publication Date: 2018.03.023, Grant Date: 2020.10.27
- Shi Hongxing, Liang Cunzhen, Liu Weiguo, Bai Yun, A Biological Method for Removing Hydrogen Sulfide in an Integrated Desulfurization Device, May 27, 2015, Invention Patent, Patent No.: ZL201218001799.8, State Secret No.: 34647
VI. Admissions Information
I mainly recruit master's degree students in the field of resources and environment (0857), specifically in environmental engineering (085701). I sincerely welcome students majoring in environmental engineering, environmental science, chemistry, materials, and other fields, who are diligent, innovative, have strong practical skills and good English proficiency, to join our team.