American Journal of Environmental Engineering

American Journal of Environmental Engineering presents broad interdisciplinary information on the practice and status of research in environmental engineering science, systems engineering, and sanitation. A balanced contribution from consultants, practicing engineers, and researchers is sought on engineering solutions, and professional obligations and responsibilities.

Bing Chen

Editorial Board Member of American Journal of Environmental Engineering

Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

Research Areas

Contaminant (NPS and POPs) Transport and Fate, Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment, Petroleum Waste Management, Site Remediation and Risk Assessment, Environmental Optimization and Decision Making under Uncertainty, Watershed Modeling and Quality Poll

Education

2006Post DoctorateEnvironmental Engineering, University of British Columbia, Canada
2005Ph.DEnvironmental Engineering, University of Regina, Canada
2000M.ScEnvironmental Science and Technology, Peking University, China
1997B.EngEnvironmental Engineering, Jilin University, China

Experience

2007-presentChair, Board of Studies, Master of Applied Science Program in Environmental Systems Engineering and Management (MSESM), Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University, Canada
2009Acting Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University, Canada
2011-presentAssociated Professor (Tenure) in Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University, St. John's, Canada
2008-presentLeader, Northern Region Persistent Organic Pollution Control (NRPOP) Laboratory, Memorial University, St. John's, Canada
2006-2011Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University, St. John's, Canada
2010-2016Senior Expert, Expert Workstation (China)
2004-2009International Expert, United Nations Development Program
2006-2009Center for Water Science Research (CWSR), Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
2005-2013Sino-Canada Energy and Environmental Research Academy, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
2007-presentAdjunct Professor, School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
2006-2008Adjunct Research Fellow, China Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, China
2005-2006Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Institute of Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) of University of British Columbia, and Adaptation and Impacts Research Group (AIRG) of Environment Canada, Vancouver, Canada
2004Sessional Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering, University of Regina, Regina, Canada
2000-2005Research Assistant, Faculty of Engineering, University of Regina, Regina, Canada
2002-2003Visiting Research Assistant, Meteorological Service of Canada, Environment Canada, Toronto, Canada
1997-2000Research Assistant, Centre of Environmental Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China

Academic Achievement

Established the Northern Region Persistent Organic Pollution Control (NRPOP) Laboratory, a first of its kind in Canada
Main funding organizations include NSERC, CFI, RDC, Env. Canada, MITACS, ABS, ArcticNet, MB Hydro, UNDP, InCoreTech, Fay Env., etc.
Established and expanding research collaboration and networks at faculty, university, regional, national and international levels with researchers from academy, governments and industries as well as NGOs

Membership

Chair of MASc Environmental Systems Engineering and Management Program (MASc ESEM)
Leader and Funder of NRPOP Laboratory and coordinator of Environmental Laboratory
Vice Chair of Faculty's Research Advisory Committee
Chair of NL Executive Committee and member of International Affairs Committee of Canadian Society for Civil Engineering(CSCE)
Elective Director, Northeast Avalon Atlantic Coastal Action Program (NAACAP)
Registered Professional Engineer in Newfoundland and Labrador
Senior Expert of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
International Advisor of Academy of Sciences for the Developing World (TWAS)
Expert of the 7th Framework Programme (FP7), European Commission
Technical Commission member of International Society for Environmental Information Sciences (ISEIS) and International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED)

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums/Journals/Books

[1]  Chen, B., Li, P., and Husain, T. (2011) Development of an Integrated Adaptive Resonance Theory Mapping Classification System for Supporting Watershed Hydrological Modeling. ASCE Journal of Hydrologic Engineering (ASCE). (in press)
[2]  Chen, B., Jing, L., Zhang, B.Y., and Liu, S. (2011). Wetland monitoring, characterization and modelling under changing climate in the Canadian Subarctic. Journal of Environmental Informatics (International Society of Environmental Informatics Sciences). (in press)
[3]  Jing, L., and Chen, B. (2011) Hydrological Modelling of a Wetland System-a Comparison between SLURP and WATFLOOD. Environmental Engineering Science (Mary Ann Liebert). 28(7): 521-533. DOI: 10.1089/ees.2010.0277.
[4]  Li, P. and Chen, B. (2011) FSILP: fuzzy-stochastic-interval linear programming for supporting municipal solid waste management. Journal of Environmental Management (Elsevier). 92(4):1198-209. DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2010.12.013.
[5]  Jing, L., and Chen, B. (2011) Hydrological investigation and modelling of a subarctic wetland-the Deer River Watershed, Manitoba. Journal of Environmental Informatics (International Society of Environmental Informatics Sciences). 17(1) 36-45.
[6]  Jing, L., Chen, B., and Zhang B.Y. (2010). A comparison study on distributed hydrological modelling of a subarctic wetland system. Procedia Environmental Sciences (Elsevier). 2:1043–1049. DOI:10.1016/j.proenv.2010.10.116.
[7]  Li, P., Chen, B., and Husain, T (2010). IRFAM: an integrated rule-based neural fuzzy classification system for watershed modeling. ASCE Journal of Hydrologic Engineering (ASCE). 16(1): 21-32. DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)HE.1943-5584.0000285
[8]  Ping, J., Chen, Y., Chen, B., and K. Hawboldt (2010) A robust statistical analysis approach for pollutant loadings in urban rivers. Journal of Environmental Informatics (International Society of Environmental Informatics Sciences). 16(1): 35-42.
[9]  Ping, J., Chen, B., and Husain, T (2010). Risk assessment of ambient air quality by stochastic-based fuzzy approaches. Environmental Engineering Science (Mary Ann Liebert). 27(3): 233-246.
[10]  Zhang B.Y., Huang, G.H., and Chen, B. Biosurfactant characterization through subsurface bioremediation. Energy Sources (Taylor & Francis). (In Press).
[11]  Qin, X.S., G.H. Huang, Chen, B., and Zhang, B.Y., 2009. An interval-parameter waste-load-allocation model for river water quality management under uncertainty, Environmental Management (Springer Science). 43(6): 999-1012.
[12]  Qin, X.S., Chen, B., Huang, G.H., and Zhang B.Y. (2009) Integrated fuzzy assessment approach for analyzing environmental risks of petroleum-contaminated sites. Advances in Sustainable Petroleum Engineering and Science (Nova Science). 1(2): 42-59.
[13]  Cai, Y.P., Huang, G.H., Qin, X.S., and Chen, B. (2009) Investigation of public's perception towards rural sustainable development based on a two-level expert system. Expert Systems with Applications (Elsevier). 36(5): 8910-8924.
[14]  Ping, J., Chen, B., and Husain, T. (2009) A two-stage life cycle analysis approach for alternative screening of structural solutions. Journal of Nature Science and Sustainable Technology (Nova Science). 3(4): 321-338.
[15]  Lin, Q.G., Huang, G.H., Bass, B., Chen, B., Zhang, B.Y., and Zhang, X.D. (2009) CCEM: A city-cluster energy systems planning model. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects (Taylor & Francis). 31(4): 273-286.
[16]  Chen, B. (2008) Health-impact risk assessment for river pollution through a modified contaminant transport model. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution (Springer). 200(1-4): 323-339.
[17]  Chen, B., Guo, H.C., and Huang, G.H. (2008) IFMEP: an interval fuzzy multiobjective environmental planning model for watershed systems. Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems (Taylor & Francis). 25(2): 99-125.
[18]  Zhang, B.Y., Huang, G.H., and Chen, B. (2008) Enhanced bioremediation of petroleum contaminated soils through cold adapted bacteria. Journal of Petroleum Science and Technology (Marcel Dekker). 26(7): 955-971.
[19]  Chen, B. (2007) Climate change and pesticide losses in watershed systems: a simulation modeling study. Journal of Environmental Informatics (International Society of Environmental Informatics Sciences). 10(2): 55-67.
[20]  Qin, X.S., Huang, G.H., Chakma, A., Chen, B., and Zeng, G.M. (2007) Simulation-based process optimization for surfactant-enhanced aquifer remediation at heterogeneous DNAPL-contaminated sites. Science of the Total Environment (Elsevier), 381:17-37.
[21]  Huang, Y.F., Huang, G.H., Chakma, A., Maqsood, I., Chen, B., Li, J.B., Yang, Y.P. (2006) Remediation of Petroleum-contaminated Sites through Simulation of a DPVE-aided Cleanup Process: Part 1. Model Development, Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects (Taylor & Francis), 29(4), 347-365.
[22]  Chen, B. (2006) Distributed hydrological and water resources modeling for watershed systems. Sustainable Management of Water Resources Systems. Xia, J. et al. (ed.) Science Press. ISBN 7-5025-6751-8/X.599.
[23]  Chen, B. (2006) Water quality modeling and water resources planning. Sustainable Management of Water Resources Systems. Xia, J., Huang, G.H., Zuo, Q.T., and Wang, Z.G. (ed.) Science Press: Beijing. ISBN 7-5025-6751-8/X.599.
[24]  Chen, B., and Huang, G.H. (2006) Case study-An integrated planning for the Mackenzie River Basin in Canada under changing climatic conditions. Sustainable Management of Water Resources Systems. Xia, J., et al. (ed.) Science Press. ISBN 7-5025-6751-8/X.599.
[25]  Chen, B., Huang, G.H., and Li, Y.F. (2005) Pesticide-loss simulation and risk assessment during flooding season--a study in the Auglaize-Blanchard Watershed. Water International (International Water Resources Association). 30(1): 88-98.
[26]  Guo, H.C., Chen, B., Yu, X.L., Huang, G.H., Liu, L., and Nie, X.H. (2005) Development of integrated cleaner production system for alcohol industry. Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier Science). 14(1): 94-103.
[27]  Chen, B. (2005) Development of an integrated biofilter system for odours control during livestock operations. In: Environmental Engineering Case Database. Zeng, G.M., Huang, G.H., and Yuan, X.Z. (ed.) Higher Education Publishing House. ISBN 7-5025-5972-8/X.510.
[28]  Chen, B., Guo, H.C., Huang, G.H., Maqsood, I., Zhang, N., Wu, S.M., and Zhang, Z.X. (2005) ASRWM: an arid/semiarid region water management model. Engineering Optimization (Taylor & Francis). 37(6): 609-631.
[29]  Maqsood, I., Huang, G.H., Huang, Y.F., and Chen, B. (2005) ITOM: an interval-parameter two-stage optimization model for stochastic planning of water resources systems. Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment (Springer). 19(2): 125-133.
[30]  Chen, B., Li, Y.F., Huang G.H., Huang, Y.F., and Li, Y.R. (2004) PELM: an integrated pesticide losses model for simulating pesticide pollution in a watershed system. Journal of Environmental Science and Health-Part B. (Marcel Dekker). B39(4): 613-626.
[31]  Zhang, B.Y., Huang, G.H., Liu, M., Dong, D.M., and Chen, B. (2004) ZnO-based solar photocatalysis for treatment of Cr(VI) contamination. Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society (Science Press). 14(S1): 49-53.
[32]  Chen, B., Huang, G.H., Li, Y.F. (2004) A distributed nonpoint source simulation model-a case study in the Thames River Basin, Canada. Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society (Science Press). 14(S1): 25-30.
[33]  Guo, H.C., Zhang, Z.X., Chen, B., Zou, R., and Zhang, Ning. (2004) Anti-Poverty and Environment Sustainability in West China: A Study for the Hemoluo District. Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Pekinensis (PKU Press), 40(1):144-153.
[34]  Chen, B., Li, Y.F., Huang, G.H., Struger, J., Zhang, B.Y., and Wu, S.M. (2003) Estimation of atrazine loss through the surface runoff from agricultural land in Auglaize-Blanchard Watershed, the United States. Water Quality Research Journal of Canada (Canadian Association of Water Quality). 38(4): 585-606.
[35]  Li, Y.F., Li, Y.R., Huang, G.H., Struger, J., Fischer, J.D., Wang, X.Z., Chen, B., Li, J.B., and Nie, X.H. (2003) Development of a decision support system for managing pesticide losses in agricultural watersheds. International Journal of Sediment Research (Elsevier). 18(1): 60-73.
[36]  Li, Y.R., L, Y.F., Struger, J., Chen, B., and Huang, G.H. (2003) Pesticide runoff model (PeRM): an integrated modeling system for simulation of pesticide runoff losses from agricultural lands. Journal of Environmental Science and Health-Part B (Marcel Dekker). B38(3): 257-273.
[37]  Huang, Y.F., Chen, X., Huang, G.H., Chen, B., Zeng, G.M., Li, J.B., and Xia, J. (2003) GIS-based distributed model for simulating runoff and sediment load in the Malian River Basin. Hydrobiologia (Kluwer Academic Publishers). 494(1-3): 127-134.
[38]  Li, Y.R., Li, Y.F., Chen, B., Huang, G.H., and Struger, J. (2002) Pesticide runoff model: an integrated modeling system for simulation of pesticide runoff losses from agricultural lands. In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Flood Defence. Wu, B.S., Wang, Z.Y., Wang, G.Q., Huang, G.H., Fang, H.W., and Huang, J.C. (ed.), Science Press: New York. ISBN: 1-880132-54-0. 1334-1343.
[39]  Zhang, Z.X., Guo, H.C., Chen, B., and Zhang, N. (2002) Economic-environmental system planning for aird regions in China. Acta Ecologica Sinica (Elsevier), 22(7): 1018-1027.
[40]  Chen, B., Guo, H.C., Huang, G.H. (2001) An optimization approach and its application for environmental planning of tourism city (I)-inexact multi-objective programming model. Acta Scientiae Circumstantiae (Science Press). 21(2): 238-242.
[41]  Zhang, Z.X., Guo, H.C., Chen, B., and Zhang, N. (2001) An inexact multi-objective economic-environmental planning model for Hemoluo Region, Xinjiang. Journal of Basic Science and Engineering (CSNR Press). 9(1): 33-42.
[42]  Chen, B. (2001) Environmental planning and management for solid waste. In: Environmental Planning. Guo, H.C. et al. (ed.), Higher Education Publishing House. ISBN 7-0400-9333-2.
[43]  Chen B. (2001) Land-use planning and management. In: Environmental Planning. Guo, H.C. et al. (ed.), Higher Education Publishing House. ISBN 7-0400-9333-2.
[44]  Guo, H.C., Chen, B., Sun, H.L. (2001) Teacher's Handbook of Environmental Education. Higher Education Publishing House. ISBN 7-0400-9113-5. p337.
[45]  Guo, H.C., Chen, B., Huang, G.H. (2001) An optimization approach and its application for environmental planning of tourism city (II)-environmental planning in the Kunming Tourism Zone. Acta Scientiae Circumstantiae (Science Press). 21(2): 244-247.