Prof. Dr Xiujuan Feng, Anhui University of Science and Technology, China
Prof. Dr. Xiujuan Feng (born July 1973) is a pioneering expert in environmental remediation and mining engineering, currently serving as Deputy Director at the National Key Laboratory of Deep Coal Safe Mining and Environmental Protection, Huaihe Energy Group/Anhui University of Science and Technology. An academician of the Russian Academy of Engineering and a second-level professor/doctoral supervisor, she has extensive experience in leading national research programs, including the National Key R&D Program. Her interdisciplinary expertise spans mechanochemistry, persistent organic pollutant (POP) remediation, and advanced environmental monitoring. She has published over 120 academic papers, secured 19 invention patents, and authored multiple monographs and textbooks. Dr. Feng is widely respected for her collaborations with leading enterprises and academic institutions, both nationally and internationally, and has made impactful contributions to rare earth ecological restoration and environmental safety. Her innovative research has influenced policy, practice, and academic discourse in environmental engineering.
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Education
Prof. Feng holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Industrial Electrical Automation and Computer Applications from Southern Institute of Metallurgy (1997). She earned a Master’s in Environmental Engineering from Kunming University of Science and Technology (2005), followed by a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Municipal Direction) from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2011). Post-Ph.D., she conducted postdoctoral research at the Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, focusing on chemical and environmental engineering (2011–2013). Furthering her global academic exposure, she was a senior visiting scholar at Nankai University’s School of Environmental Science and Engineering from 2017 to 2018. Her comprehensive education has laid a robust foundation for her contributions to environmental remediation, sustainable mining, and mechanochemical engineering. Her academic path reflects a consistent trajectory of specialization in engineering applications to environmental challenges, especially in mining and industrial contamination contexts.
Experience
Prof. Feng has held several high-impact positions across academia and industry. She served as Executive Deputy Director at the National Engineering Laboratory for Site Contamination Remediation Technologies and as R&D Director at Beijing Construction Engineering Group Environmental Remediation Co., Ltd. She was also Principal Researcher at the National Engineering Laboratory for Bio-Metallurgy and Executive Deputy Director at the National Engineering Research Center for Industrial Contaminated Site and Groundwater Remediation under CECEP. She led departments at China University of Mining and Technology and contributed to national-level innovation platforms like the Petroleum and Chemical Industry Association’s Innovation Center. Currently, she serves as Deputy Director of the National Key Laboratory of Deep Coal Safe Mining and Environmental Protection. Her career reflects a fusion of scientific leadership, institutional development, and pioneering research in industrial site restoration, pollutant degradation, and rare earth remediation.
Awards and Honors
Prof. Feng has received seven technical achievement awards and one teaching award at the provincial/ministerial level. Her accolades recognize breakthroughs in environmental remediation, pollutant detection, and mine site restoration. Notably, she is an elected academician of the Russian Academy of Engineering, a prestigious international honor reflecting her scientific leadership and innovation. She has authored or contributed to four monographs, one textbook, and a national standard. She holds 19 invention patents, 8 software copyrights, and has led over 60 national and provincial-level research projects. Her work has not only garnered peer recognition but also translated into practical applications adopted by key industrial and environmental sectors. Dr. Feng’s excellence in bridging academic research with engineering implementation has positioned her among China’s leading experts in sustainable resource engineering.
Research Focus
Prof. Feng’s interdisciplinary research focuses on environmental remediation in mining areas, particularly involving rare earth and strategic mineral sites. She specializes in mechanochemical degradation of pollutants, environmental toxicology, bioavailability of heavy metals and POPs, and advanced environmental monitoring and early warning systems. Her work has advanced novel technologies in treating contaminated soils, waters, and sediments, particularly using eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions like micro-nano composites and bio-stimulation. She also explores biomass resource utilization and rare-earth functional materials. Recent focus areas include low-grade polymetallic ore beneficiation, coal gangue reuse, and site-specific remediation strategies for mining regions. Her projects under the National Key R&D Program and National Natural Science Foundation exemplify her leadership in translating theory into field-ready technologies. By integrating chemistry, environmental science, and engineering, Dr. Feng addresses both legacy and emerging contaminants, contributing to safer, greener industrial practices.
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