Zhang Cheng
Work Experience：
1989-1996: hydrochemistry, Institute of Karst Geology, Guilin, China
1996-present: karst dynamics, Karst Dynamics Laboratory, Guilin, China
2006-2007: post-doctor position, physical geography (karst environment), Southwest University, Chongqing, China,
2009.1-10: visiting fellow, Western Kentucky University, USA
IGCP Experience: Leader of IGCP 598; Coleader of IGCP661; Member, IGCP299, IGCP 379, IGCP448, IGCP513;
Relevant Professional Experience：
Senior Research Fellow of Professor of Karst Hydrogeology, Institute of Karst Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, 2005-present. Assistant Professor, 1992-2000, Associate Professor, 2000-2005.
Secretary of IGCP448, 2000-2004.
Guest Professor of Guilin University of Technology, 2015-present.
Secretary-General of International Research Center(IRCK), UNESCO.
Deputy Secretary, Karst commission in China Geological Society, 2010.1-2018.
Member of Governing Board, Chinese Society for Mineralogy Petrology and Geochemistry, 2017-2021
Member of Scientific Board for IGCP, 2012-2015, 2016-2019, 2020-2024
Selected Publications:
Zhang Cheng, Xiao Qiong, Wu Zeyan, Knez Martin. Ecosystem-driven karst carbon cycle and carbon sink effects. Journal of Groundwater Science and Engineering, 2022, 10(2): 99-112.
Zhang Cheng, Wang Jinliang, Xiao Qiong, Mitja Prelovsek. Winter time CO2 changes in a typical karst soil profile in Slovenia. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 2022, 42(8): 3288-3299.
Zhang Cheng, Wang Jinliang, Xiao Qiong, Guo Yongli, Miao Ying. Day and night variations of dissolved inorganic carbon and flux in Chaotian river, Guilin, Guangxi. Acta Geoscientica Sinica, 2021, 42(4): 555-564.
Sun Ping'an, He Shiyi, Yu Shi, Pu Junbing, Yuan Yaqiong, Zhang Cheng. Dynamics in riverine inorganic and organic carbon based on carbonate weathering coupled with aquatic photosynthesis in a karst catchment, Southwest China. Water Research, 2021, 189: 0-116658.
Guo Yongli, Zhang Cheng*, Xiao Qiong, Bu Hua. Hydrogeochemical characteristics of a closed karst groundwater basin in North China. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 2020, 325(2): 365-379.
Zhang Cheng, Chris Groves, Jiang Zhongcheng, Yuan Daoxian. Karst IGCP International Cooperation and Perspectives of Karst Critical Zone Research, Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition), 2019, 93(supp.2): 152–153.
Zeng Faming; Jiang Zhongcheng; Shen Lina; Chen Wei; Yang Qiyong; Zhang Cheng*. Assessment of multiple and interacting modes of soil loss in the karst critical zone, Southwest China (SWC), Geomorphology, 2018, 322: 97-106.
Zhang Cheng; Wang Jinliang; Yan Jun; Pei Jianguo. Diel cycling and flux of HCO3- in a typical karst spring-fed stream of southwestern China, Acta Carsologica, 2016, 45(2): 107-122.
Zhang Cheng, Chris Groves, Yuan Daoxian. New development of IGCP/SIDA 598 “Environmental Change and Sustainability in Karst Systems (2011-2015)” .Episodes. 2015, 38(3): 219-221.
Zhang C, Wang J, Pu J, Yan J. Bicarbonate daily variations in a karst river: the carbon sink effect of subaquatic vegetation photosynthesis. ActaGeologicaSinica (English Edition). 2012, 86(4): 973–979.
Zhang Cheng. Carbonate rock dissolution rates in different landuses and their carbon sink effect. Chinese Science Bulletin. 2011, 56(35): 3759-3765.
Zhang Cheng, Jun Yan, Jianguo Pei and Yongjun Jiang. Hydrochemical variations of epikarst springs in vertical climate zones: a case study in Jinfo Mountain National Nature Reserve of China. Environmental Earth Sciences. Published online:04 September 2010. DOI: 10.1007/s12665-010-0708-y.
Zhang, Cheng, Pei, Jianguo, Xie, Yunqiu. Impact of land use covers upon karst processes in a typical Fengcong depression system of Nongla, Guangxi, China. Environmental Geology. 2008, 55(8): 1621-1626.
Zhang Cheng, Yuan Daoxian,Cao Jianhua. Analysis on the environmental sensitivities of typical dynamic epikarst system at the Nongla monitoring site, Guangxi, China. Environmental Geology. 2005,47(5): 615 – 619.
Zhang Cheng, Yuan Daoxian, 2001. New development of IGCP 448 "World Correlation of Karst Ecosystem (2000-2004)". Episodes, 24(4):279-280.
