Self-introduction
I am a postdoctoral researcher in biogeochemistry, focusing on the carbon sequestration potential and stability of blue carbon in mangrove ecosystems. I study how these carbon pools respond to climate change through extensive fieldwork and laboratory analysis. My goal is to provide insights into the role of mangroves in mitigating climate change and to enhance our understanding of their function in global carbon cycling.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Oct. 2023 - Now Postdoc, Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research | Germany
Feb. 2021 - Sep.2023 Postdoc, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences | CHINA
EDUCATION
Aug. 2013 - Jun. 2020 Doctor in Environmental Science, School of Environmental Science and Engineering,
Sun Yat-sen University | CHINA
Sept. 2010 - Jul. 2013 Master in Physical Geography, School of Geographical Sciences,
Guizhou Normal University | CHINA
Sept. 2006 - Aug. 2010 Bachelor in Chemical Engineering and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering,
Qiqihar University | CHINA
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Stability and storage of 'Blue Carbon' in mangrove ecosystems;
Fine roots biogeochemical cycling on carbon sequestration in mangrove ecosystems;
Remote sensing and modeling estimation of ‘Blue Carbon’ stocks;
REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATION
- Ma, Y.*, Wang, W., Gao, F., Yu, C., Feng, Y., Gao, L., Zhou J., Shi H., Liu C., Kong D., Zhang X., Li, R., Xie, J. (2024): Acidification and hypoxia in seawater, and pollutant enrichment in the sediments of Qi’ao Island mangrove wetlands, Pearl River Estuary, China. Ecological Indicators, 158, 111589.
- Yu, C., Feng, J., Yue, W., Wei, L., Ma, Y., Huang, X., Ling J., Dong, J. (2023): The role of blue carbon stocks becomes more labile with mangrove development. Ecological Indicators, 154, 110634.
- Huang, X.1, Feng, J.1, Yang, Q., Chen, L., Zhang, J., Yang, B., Tang X., Yu C., Ling J., Dong, J. (2023): High site elevation enhanced nitrogen fixation and the stability of diazotrophic community in planted Sonneratia apetala mangrove sediments. Applied Soil Ecology, 191, 105059.
- Feng, J.*, Guo, J., Cao, Y., Hu, N., Yu, C., Li, R. (2023): Effects of Spartina alterniflora invasion and subsequent mangrove restoration on soil nitrogen mineralization in Quangang, China. Restoration Ecology, 31(5), e13833.
- Huang, X.1, Yang, Q.1, Feng, J., Yang, Z., Yu, C., Zhang, J., Ling J., Dong, J. (2022): Introduction of exotic species Sonneratia apetala alters diazotrophic community and stimulates nitrogen fixation in mangrove sediments. Ecological Indicators, 142, 109179.
- Huang, X., Feng, J., Dong, J., Zhang, J., Yang, Q., Yu, C., Wu, M., Zhang W., Ling, J*. (2022): Spartina alterniflora invasion and mangrove restoration alter diversity and composition of sediment diazotrophic community. Applied Soil Ecology, 177, 104519.
- Yan, P., Lin, K. *, Yu, C., & Tu, X. (2021): Spatial variability of soil phosphorus and potassium and its influencing factors in the fragile red beds ecosystem in southern China. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 30(6): 5307-5315.
- Wang, G., Yu, C., Singh, M., Guan, D., Xiong, Y., Zheng, R., Xiao, R. (2021): Community structure and ecosystem carbon stock dynamics along a chronosequence of mangrove plantations in China. Plant and Soil, 464(1-2), 605-620.
- Zhang, Y.1, Yu, C.1, Xie, J., Du, S., Feng, J., Guan, D. (2021): Comparison of fine root biomass and soil organic carbon stock between exotic and native mangrove. Catena, 204, 105423. (Co-first author)
- Yu, C., Guan, D., Gang, W., Lou, D., Wei, L., Zhou, Y., Feng, J.* (2021): Development of ecosystem carbon stock with the progression of a natural mangrove forest in Yingluo Bay, China. Plant and Soil, 460(1-2), 391-401. (Cover article)
- Yu, C., Feng, J., Liu, K., Wang, G., Zhu, Y., Chen, H., Guan, D. (2020): Changes of ecosystem carbon stock following the plantation of exotic mangrove Sonneratia apetala in Qi'ao Island, China. Science of the Total Environment, 717, 137142.
PROFESSIONAL REVIEWER
Global Ecology and Biogeography; Catena; Remote Sensing; Journal of Environmental Management