P.O. Box 0915
238 Keim Hall. Univ. of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE 68583-0915
Tel:402/472-7985
Fax:402/472-7904
zli@unlinfo2.unl.edu
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a teaching and research position focusing on preservation and restoration our natural environmental quality. Teaching and Research interests: Soil and water chemistry, abiotic and biotic remediation, photochemical transformation, adsorption/desorption, solute transport, and environmental impact assessment of xenobiotics.
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EDUCATION
- Ph.D. Soil Environmental Chemistry, Minor:
Analytical Chemistry. University of Nebraska- Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska.
May 1996.
- M.S. Soil Chemistry. Montana State University,
Bozeman, Montana. May 1992.
- B.S. Agricultural Chemistry. Yangzhou University,
Yangzhou, Peoples Republic of China. July 1983.
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EXPERIENCE
1996-present Research Associate. UNL.
- Environmental Processes for Accelerated Bioremediation of Xenobiotics in Soil and Water. National Science Foundation (NSF)-EPSCoR program.
1993-1996 Graduate Research Assistant. Soil Environmental Chemistry.UNL.
- Investigated the kinetics and pathways of advanced oxidation processes (Fenton reaction) and photooxidation on destruction of organic pollutants, examed the feasibility of Fenton oxidation treatment in soil-slurries for remediating contaminated soils, and determined the effects of soluble organic matter and clay minerals on efficiency of Fenton treatment.
- Comparatively studied the efficiencies of various AOP systems, including UV, UV/H2O2, Fenton Oxidation, and UV/Fenton, on destruction of organic pollutants, Integrated chemical and biological degradation into a practical approach for remediating munitions-contaminated water and soil.
- Conducted fate and transport experiments of xenobiotics in the soil (unsaturated soil- column experiments), modeled results and predicted long-term fate. Determined mechanisms affecting fate such as adsorption/desorption, biodegradation, and photochemical processes.
1992-1993 Research Assistant. Drinking Water Research Center. Florida International University. Miami, FL.
- Studied phosphorus biogeochemical cycle related to phosphorus enrichment and eutrophication in the Everglades National park and Florida Bay ecosystem.
- Participated in project on environmental impact assessment caused by Hurricane Andrew in August 1992 -- biological impact.
1989-1992 Graduate Research Assistant. Montana State University. Bozeman, MT.
- Developed and verified a new method - the resin capsule environmental test for monitoring nutrient bioavailability and movement in soils.
- Conducted a field research experiment on the effects of soil moisture (by neutron probe soil moisture setup) and plant uptake on solute leaching.
1983-1989 Associate Researcher. Soil and Fertilizer Institute of Jiangsu Academy of Agri. Sci., Nanjing, China.
- Administered a long-term fertilization (N,P,K) experiment.
- Helped develop and manufacture two new varieties of fertilizer with Nanjing Chemical Company.
- Supervised a laboratory on Fertilizer-soil-environmental quality.
1979-1983 Teaching Assistant. Jiangsu Agri. College, Yangzhou, China.
- Supervised a microbiology laboratory.
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HONORS
- Outstanding Poster at EPA HSRC/WERC join conference on the environment, Albuquerque, NM, 1996.
- Widaman Trust Distinguished Graduate Student Award, UNL, 1994.
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SPECIAL SKILLS
- Analytical skills specializing in HPLC, GC, AA, ICP, radioactivity measurements, scintillation, knowledge of MS (LC/MS/MS), IR, et al.
- Strong math and chemistry background. Good at computer programming and operations.
STATUS Permanent Resident of USA.
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