About

I am Yihao Bian, a PhD candidate in Municipal Engineering at the College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University. My research focuses on drinking-water safety and biological nitrogen removal, including lead and cadmium behavior in distribution-pipe biofilms; bacterial endotoxin release and control under chlorine, chlorine dioxide, chloramine and UV disinfection; and partial nitrification, Nitrospira, Anammox and Comammox-related nitrogen removal under varying dissolved oxygen, cold-storage, sulfide and ferrous-iron conditions. I also study Arctic microplastic transport pathways, climate feedbacks and governance. I am the founder of Shanghai Jingshuiji Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., working to connect research with engineering practice.

Publications

Yihao Bian, Kunming Fu, Teng Guan, Aotong Huo, Ruibao Zhang, Xueqin Li, Wenbing Yang, Xiaodan Li, Zirui Li, Fuguo QiuInhibition under cold storage can accelerate the realization of stable partial nitrificationChemical Engineering Journal, 2025, 506: 160025. doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.160025
Yihao Bian, Xin Guo, Xun He, Ruotong Xu, Ziyi Yang, Ruisi Chen, Keshu Sheng, Yongji ZhangStudy on adsorption and desorption characteristics of lead pollution by biofilm in drinking water pipeline from multi-factor perspectiveJournal of Hazardous Materials, 2025, 492: 138284. doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.138284
Yihao Bian, Jingyi Feng, Ruotong Xu, Xun He, Qing Ouyang, Yangxingcan Xue, Jun Wang, Kang Wang, Yulin Tang, Yongji ZhangMechanistic insights into endotoxin release from biofilms in drinking water pipeline network: Contrasting chlorine and chlorine dioxide disinfection pathwaysJournal of Hazardous Materials, 2026, 505: 141587. doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2026.141587
Yihao Bian, Kunming Fu, Ruotong Xu, Teng Guan, Aotong Huo, Ruibao Zhang, Xueqin Li, Fuguo Qiu, Yongji ZhangAchieving partial nitrification and denitrification coupled with simultaneous partial nitrification, anammox, and denitrification (PND-SNAD) by the inhibition of sulfide to accomplish stabilized nitrogen removalEnvironmental Research, 2025, 278: 121630. doi:10.1016/j.envres.2025.121630
Yihao Bian, Jingyi Feng, Yangxingcan Xue, Qing Ouyang, Jun Wang, Zixuan Guo, Ruotong Xu, Xun He, Yulin Tang, Yongji ZhangDisinfection does not mean detoxification: Endotoxin build-up despite microbial inactivation by chloramine and UV in drinking water biofilmsJournal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026, 14: 123347. doi:10.1016/j.jece.2026.123347

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Yihao Bian, Xun He, Zimeng Zhao, Wenjia Luo, Muze Guo, Ruotong Xu, Felix Tulate, Sunniva Nilssen Aarbø, Xiong Zheng, Yulin Tang, Yongji ZhangMicroplastics in the Arctic: a critical review of transport pathways, climate feedbacks, and governance frameworksFrontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering, 2026. doi:10.1007/s11783-026-2239-0
Yihao Bian, Kunming Fu, Wenbing Yang, Jia Kang, Zirui Li, Xiaodan Li, Haoxin Xi, Fuguo QiuEffect of different dissolved oxygen enrichment incubation conditions on the realization of partial nitrification under microaerobic conditionJournal of Water Process Engineering, 2024, 63: 105481. doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105481
Yihao Bian, Kunming Fu, Xun He, Xiaodan Li, Xinlin Wang, Yongji ZhangRevisiting the interplay between Comammox and Anammox: cooperative or competitive?Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2025, 75: 107918. doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2025.107918
Yihao Bian, Jingyi Feng, Xun He, Ruotong Xu, Ziyi Yang, Ruisi Chen, Keshu Sheng, Yongji ZhangAssessing the dynamics of endotoxin release and removal in water supply systems: a study of four disinfection methodsEnergy & Environmental Sustainability, 2025, 1: 100027. doi:10.1016/j.eesus.2025.100027
Kunming Fu, Yihao Bian, Fan Yang, Jian Xu, Fuguo QiuAchieving partial nitrification: A strategy for washing NOB out under high DO conditionJournal of Environmental Management, 2023, 347: 119186. doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119186
Kunming Fu, Yihao Bian, Fan Yang, Minhui Liao, Jian Xu, Fuguo QiuInfluencing factors on the activity of an enriched Nitrospira culture with granular morphologyEnvironmental Technology, 2023. doi:10.1080/09593330.2023.2260122
Kunming Fu, Yihao Bian, Shan Jiang, Sibo Fu, Jia Kang, Xiaodan Li, Zirui Li, Wenbing YangEffect of Fe2+ on ANAMMOX Granular Sludge Cultured in a Biased Acidic Influent and Dynamic EnvironmentWater, 2023, 15(21): 3762. doi:10.3390/w15213762
Yongji Zhang, Yihao Bian, Xin Guo, Ruotong Xu, Ziyi Yang, Xun He, Keshu Sheng, Ruisi ChenMulti-factor analysis of cadmium adsorption and desorption by biofilms in the wall of water supply pipesChemical Engineering Journal, 2025, 512: 162365. doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.162365
付昆明, 赵静, 靳怡然, 卞逸豪S/N 对硫化物型自养反硝化性能及 NO₂⁻-N 积累的影响应用化工, 2023, 52(5): 1347–1352. doi:10.16581/j.cnki.issn1671-3206.20230412.005
Kunming Fu, Xuemeng Zhang, Yang Fan, Yihao Bian, Fuguo Qiu, Xiuqin CaoThe enrichment characterisation of Nitrospira under high DO conditionsEnvironmental Technology, 2023. doi:10.1080/09593330.2023.2165457
赵静, 付昆明, 黄少伟, 卞逸豪, 仇付国不同电子供体的部分自养反硝化研究进展中国给水排水, 2023, 39(14): 19–26. doi:10.19853/j.zgjsps.1000-4602.2023.14.003
Kunming Fu, Jia Kang, Jing Zhao, Yihao Bian, Xiaodan Li, Wenbing Yang, Zirui LiEfficient nitrite accumulation in partial sulfide autotrophic denitrification (PSAD) system: insights of S/N ratio, pH and temperatureEnvironmental Technology, 2023. doi:10.1080/09593330.2023.2293678
Kunming Fu, Wenbing Yang, Sibo Fu, Yihao Bian, Aotong Huo, Teng Guan, Xueqin Li, Ruibao Zhang, Hao JingEffective organic matter removal via bio-adsorption prior to anammox process and utilization of carbon-rich sludgeJournal of Environmental Management, 2025, 373: 123777. doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123777
Kunming Fu, Xiaodan Li, Shan Jiang, Yihao Bian, Xueqin Li, Ruibao Zhang, Aotong Huo, Teng Guan, Hao Jing, ShengJun WangIron-assisted anammox process under acidic conditions: A combination of chemical and biological mechanismsJournal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2025, 13: 115848. doi:10.1016/j.jece.2025.115848
Yongji Zhang, Ziyi Yang, Yexing Wang, Yihao Bian, Ruotong Xu, Xun HeCommunity structure and influencing factors of biofilms in stagnant water of premise plumbing systemJournal of Water Process Engineering, 2025, 75: 107958. doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2025.107958
廖敏辉, 毛战坡, 刘彦鹏, 付昆明, 杨凯, 卞逸豪潜流湿地堵塞预防及解决策略分析应用化工, 2023, 52(S2)
廖敏辉, 刘彦鹏, 毛战坡, 付昆明, 杨凯, 卞逸豪湿地生态系统微生物驱动氮循环过程分析科技和产业, 2024, 24(10): 241–246
Yongji Zhang, Ruotong Xu, Xiuneng Zhu, Ziyi Yang, Yihao Bian, Xun He, Yulin TangUV-Induced VBNC state formation and resuscitation in E. coli: ATP-based metabolic activation and biofilm-mediated recoveryWater Research, 2025, 287: 124380. doi:10.1016/j.watres.2025.124380
Kunming Fu, Xueqin Li, Xuemeng Zhang, Yuanan Cao, Shixing Zhang, Tengyue Zhang, Jinyi Liang, Yihao BianGradient-driven enrichment and niche differentiation of NOB Nitrospira: Insights into community assembly and process stabilityJournal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026, 14: 122252. doi:10.1016/j.jece.2026.122252

Honors

National Scholarship for Doctoral Students (2025)

Outstanding Graduate of Beijing (2024)

Second Prize, National College Student Innovation Experience Competition (2026, national level)

Tongji University Outstanding Student Model (2025, sole recipient from the college)

Tongji University Inspirational Star (2026, only 10 recipients university-wide each year)

Top Ten “Academic Talent,” 8th edition, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University (2025, the college’s highest honor; 10 recipients annually)

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Gold Award, Tongji University, China International College Students’ Innovation Competition (2026, first place in the graduate division)

Tongji University Gold Award, 15th “Challenge Cup” China College Students’ Entrepreneurship Plan Competition (2026)

First Prize, Shanghai Division, 9th National College Student Innovation Experience Competition (2026)

First Prize, East and South China Division, 20th National Environment-Friendly Science and Technology Competition (2025)

Outstanding Master’s Thesis (2024)

Tongji University Kelan Environmental Education Scholarship (2026)

First Prize, “Beiran Industrial” Enterprise Scholarship (2024)

“Beiran Industrial—Juli Shigan” Scholarship (2024)

Grand Prize, 8th National Graduate Forum on Environment and Marine Studies (2025)

Third Prize, 5th BEWG Cup International Eco-Environmental Venture Competition (2025, first among university teams)

First Prize, Tongji University International Student Innovation Competition (2026, Tongji’s sole recipient)

Gold Award, 11th Tongji University Excellence Cup (2026)

Silver Award, Tongji University Industry Track, China International College Students’ Innovation Competition (2025)

First Prize, 4th Around-Tongji Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Creativity Competition (2025)

First Prize, Tongji University College Student Innovation Experience Competition (2025)

Outstanding Participant, 2nd Tongji University Polar Summer School on Climate Change and Global Governance (2026)

University-level Silver Award, 3rd National College Student Career Planning Competition (2025)

Third Prize, 4th Tianjiaowan Cup Life and Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (2025)

Third Prize, 4th Tianjiaowan Cup Intelligent Systems Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (2025)

Third Prize, “Self-Purifying City” Graduate Academic Forum, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2025)

Wave Rising Star Award, Tongji University Technology Entrepreneurs Alliance (2025)

Outstanding Trainee, Malanhua Program Tongji University SYB Training Course (2025)

Led and completed a graduate innovation project (2023)

Ventures

Jingshuiji High-Quality Direct Drinking Water

An environmental technology venture founded by Yihao Bian, focused on high-quality direct drinking water.

Tongji May Science and Technology Festival — university leaders sample Jingshuiji drinking water on site
Project presentation at the BEWG Cup
Presentation on CCTV’s Youth Innovation+
Display at Tongji Science and Technology Park
Technology park tea-break display
Jingshuiji installation in a resident’s home
Jingshuiji in use in a resident’s home
Presenting Jingshuiji to UNHCR in Geneva, Switzerland, with recognition from international experts
Product display at the United Nations Palais des Nations

Jingshui Silent Aid

A high-quality drinking-water international cooperation concept for Belt and Road contexts.

Jingshui Silent Aid cooperation signing
Use in a Mauritanian resident’s home
Display at the Tongji May Science and Technology Festival

ING Digital Products

Environmental technology and digital product initiatives under the ING series.

Global

Tongji University Polar Summer School (Greenland and Iceland)
Participated in short-term academic exchanges in Greenland and Iceland, visiting universities, environmental research stations, geothermal facilities and polar observation sites, and joining a workshop connecting Indigenous and scientific knowledge.
AI Conference 2025 (Macao)
Attended the United Nations AI Conference 2025 in Macao; visited the United Nations University Institute in Macau and delivered an academic presentation, and toured Macao Water and a WATERLEAU wastewater treatment facility.
Global Competence Winter Camp (Switzerland and France)
Participated in international-organization study and global-competence training in Switzerland and France, with training and exchanges at the United Nations Office at Geneva, WHO, WTO, UNHCR, UNESCO, the World Bank and other institutions.
Japan–Korea Regional Environment and Sustainable Development Doctoral Summer School (Korea GIST–Tsinghua–Tongji)
Participated in the RESD doctoral summer school, engaging in international doctoral exchange on regional environmental governance and sustainable development.

Interests

Strength training

Three-lift total: 355kg
Bench press: 100kg
Squat: 125kg
Deadlift: 130kg

Hiking

Tiejiangshan
Ningguo, Xuancheng, Anhui, China
Distance
9.63 km
Cumulative elevation gain
495 m
Donghai Yunding
Ninghai, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
Distance
20.15 km
Cumulative elevation gain
1032 m
Yandang Three Peaks
Yueqing, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
Distance
21.43 km
Cumulative elevation gain
1649 m
MacLehose Trail
Hong Kong, China
Distance
118.89 km
Cumulative elevation gain
5486 m
Shuitong’ao
Wenling, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China
Distance
21.35 km
Cumulative elevation gain
1198 m
Luoyanshan
Shangyu, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
Distance
8.20 km
Cumulative elevation gain
606 m
Dasheng’s Eye–Niudaoyan–Taozi’ao
Longgong Town, Xixiu District, Anshun, Guizhou, China
Distance
13.43 km
Cumulative elevation gain
624 m
Longjishan
Liuzhi Special District, Liupanshui, Guizhou, China
Distance
8.03 km
Cumulative elevation gain
501 m
Guanling Glacial Potholes
Guanling Buyei and Miao Autonomous County, Anshun, Guizhou, China
Distance
10.79 km
Cumulative elevation gain
279 m
Muxin Valley
Qiandaohu Town, Chun’an County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Distance
10.69 km
Cumulative elevation gain
457 m