Dr. lanfeng Li | Industrial Wastewater Treatment | Best Researcher Award
PhD student, School of Environment Studies, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), China
Li Lanfeng, born in October 1994, is a doctoral candidate specializing in industrial wastewater treatment and resource recovery technologies. His research focuses on the degradation of dissolved organic matter, recovery of valuable components in industrial wastewater, and the resource utilization of municipal sludge. Li has been involved in significant research projects, such as the recovery and purification of hazardous waste liquids in the integrated circuit industry and the sustainable use of lithium-rich ores. He has published over 20 papers, including 16 SCI papers, and holds more than 10 patents. His work has contributed to the application of critical technologies in industries like photovoltaic and agriculture. Li’s academic background includes a PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering from China University of Geosciences (Wuhan). He has received numerous awards and honors, further solidifying his impact in the environmental engineering field.
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Education
Li Lanfeng completed his undergraduate studies in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering at Changjiang University in 2017. He pursued a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering at China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) from 2017 to 2020. During his master’s, Li focused on water pollution control and resource recovery. He is currently a PhD candidate in Environmental Science and Engineering at the same university, where his research primarily concentrates on industrial wastewater treatment, organic matter degradation mechanisms, and resource recovery technologies. His academic journey reflects his deep commitment to advancing environmental sustainability, with a particular focus on addressing complex industrial wastewater challenges. His education, combined with practical experience in large-scale engineering projects, has equipped him with the skills necessary to drive innovation and contribute significantly to global environmental solutions.
Experience
Li Lanfeng has gained extensive research experience through his involvement in numerous significant projects. He actively contributes to the National Key R&D Program focusing on hazardous waste liquid recovery and purification technologies in the integrated circuit industry. Additionally, he participates in the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ strategic technology initiatives, such as the resource utilization of lithium ores. His expertise extends to key areas, including the recovery of fluoride from industrial wastewater and sludge dewatering for municipal waste management. Notably, Li’s contributions to the development and application of fluoride wastewater recovery technologies have successfully been implemented in Zhejiang’s photovoltaic industry, leading to the completion of two 10,000-ton projects. He is also part of collaborative efforts to improve agricultural sustainability through low-carbon livestock farming and integrated agricultural ecosystems in the middle Yangtze River region. His contributions to both research and practical application continue to shape the future of environmental engineering.
Awards and Honors
Li Lanfeng’s academic excellence and innovation have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards. In 2023, he was awarded the Hubei Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Prize) as a key contributor to his research. He was also honored with the China Education Ministry’s National Graduate Scholarship in 2019, recognizing his outstanding achievements during his graduate studies. In addition, he received the “Outstanding Master’s Thesis” award from the China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) in 2020. Li’s dedication to his academic work is further demonstrated by his receipt of the university’s prestigious Doctoral Academic First-Class Scholarship for the 2022-2024 period. These awards highlight Li’s commitment to advancing environmental science and engineering, particularly in the areas of wastewater treatment, resource recovery, and sustainability.
Research Focus
Li Lanfeng’s research primarily focuses on industrial wastewater treatment, resource recovery, and sludge utilization. His work delves into the mechanisms of organic matter degradation during wastewater treatment processes, with an emphasis on industrial wastewater containing valuable components. One of his key areas of research is the recovery of fluoride from wastewater in industries such as photovoltaic manufacturing, where he has successfully developed and applied resource recovery technologies. Li is also dedicated to the utilization of municipal sludge, focusing on its dewatering, conditioning, and conversion into valuable by-products. His research extends to sustainable agricultural development, particularly in low-carbon farming practices in the middle Yangtze River region. Through his multidisciplinary approach, Li seeks to advance environmental sustainability while developing practical solutions to the pressing challenges of industrial pollution and resource management.
Publication Top Notes
- Lanfeng Li, Niannian Sun, Siwei Peng, et al. (2024). Molecular insights into the degradation of organic matter from secondary swine wastewater effluent: A comparative study of advanced oxidation processes. Chemical Engineering Journal, 500: 156761.
- Lanfeng Li, Jing Ai, Hang He, et al. (2024). Molecular-level insights into the transformation and degradation pathways of dissolved organic matter during full-scale swine wastewater treatment. Science of the Total Environment, 909, 168604.
- Lanfeng Li, Jing Ai, Weijun Zhang, et al. (2020). Relationship between the physicochemical properties of sludge-based carbons and the adsorption capacity of dissolved organic matter in advanced wastewater treatment: effects of chemical conditioning. Chemosphere, 243, 125333.
- Lanfeng Li, XingminFu, Jing Ai, et al. (2019). Process parameters study and organic evolution of old landfill leachate treatment using photo-Fenton-like systems: Cu2+ vs Fe2+ as catalysts. Separation and Purification Technology, 211, 972-982.
- Peng Su, Lanfeng Li*, Hao Zhou, et al. (2024). Environmental and economic sustainability of the novel photovoltaic industrial wastewater treatment systems from life cycle perspective. Environmental Research, in revision.