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Chunjiang An, PhD, PEng

Associate Professor, Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering
Concordia University Research Chair in Spill Response and Remediation

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Chunjiang An, PhD, PEng
Office: S-EV 6237  
Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex,
1515 St. Catherine W.
Phone: (514) 848-2424 ext. 7857
Email: chunjiang.an@concordia.ca
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Dr. Chunjiang An is an Associate Professor in the Department of Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering at Concordia University, and Concordia University Research Chair (CURC) in Spill Response and Remediation (New Scholar). Dr. An obtained his Ph.D. degree in Environmental Systems Engineering from University of Regina in 2013, M.Sc. degree in Environmental Engineering from Xi’an Jiaotong University, China in 2006, and B.Eng. degree in Environmental Engineering from Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China in 2002. Before joining the department, Dr. An was the research scientist of the Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Communities, and the Adjunct Professor of Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at University of Regina. His research interests include a broad range of topics related to pollution control, risk assessment and systems analysis. Dr. An is a licensed Professional Engineer, the Associate Editor of Journal of Environmental Informatics, Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, and Cleaner Waste Systems, Managing Editor of Environmental Systems Research, and editorial board member of 7 international journals such as Journal of Hazardous Materials and Environmental Advances. He is also the Guest Editor for 11 special issues in some international journals. Dr. An has published over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles. As the PI, Dr. An's interdisciplinary activities have been supported by many organizations such as Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Fonds de Recherche du Québec Nature et technologies, with a total amount over $9M. He has served as the organizing/technical committee member and session chair for over 30 international conferences and symposiums. Recently, he organized some major events about environmental protection as the Chair and Co-Chair, such as PEOPLE 2023 International Conference, International Oil Spill Science Conference (IOSSC) 2022, and ITAC-MPRI Workshop 2021. He was also invited to deliver over 30 presentations in international conferences and workshops. His research findings have also been widely reported by Concordia University, CTV, Global News, The Hill Times, Quebec Science, etc. 

Professional Memberships

  • Canadian Society of Civil Engineering
  • International Society for Environmental Information Sciences
  • American Geophysical Union
  • Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Saskatchewan

Other Professional Experience

  • International Expert, Program of Rural Environmental Management, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), 2015-present
  • Research Intern, Science Horizons Youth Internship Program, Environment and Climate Change Canada-University of Regina, Canada, 2010-2011
  • Visiting Laboratory Researcher, National Research Council (NRC) Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure Research, Regina, Canada, 2008-2009

Research Interests

  • Spill Response and Remediation
  • Waste Utilization and Resource Recovery
  • Low Carbon Systems and Technologies
  • Advanced Physiochemical and Biological Treatment
  • Contaminant Transport in Multiphase
  • Environmental Risk Assessment and Management
  • Synchrotron-Assisted Environmental Process Analysis
  • Solid Waste Composting and Digestion
  • Surface Water and Groundwater Quality
  • Environmental Sustainability

Teaching activities

  • CIVI 361 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering
  • CIVI 468 - Waste Management
  • CIVI 6481 - Sustainable Management of Industrial Waste
  • CIVI 6641 - Unit Operations in Environmental Engineering
  • ENGR 202 - Sustainable Development and Environmental Stewardship
  • ENGR 242 - Statics

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

  1. Q. Feng, Z. Chen, G. Huang, C. An, X. Yang, and Z. Wang, Prolonged Drying Impedes the Detachment of Microplastics in Unsaturated Substrate: Role of Flow Regimes, Water Research (Elsevier), 252, 121246 (2024).
  2. R. Yue, Z. Ye, B. Zhang, C. An, Z. Qu, and S. Wan, Two Birds with One Stone: A Dual-functional Washing Fluid for Shoreline Oil Spill Response, ACS ES&T Engineering (American Chemical Society), 4(2), 445-454 (2024).
  3. X. Yang, G. Huang, Q. Feng,C. An, S. Zhou, H. Bi, and L. Lyu, Unveiling the Vertical Migration ofMicroplastics with Suspended Particulate Matter in the Estuarine Environment:Roles of Salinity, Particle Properties, and Hydrodynamics, Environmental Science & Technology (American Chemical Society), 58, 6, 2944-2955 (2024).
  4. Z.Y. Wang, Z.K. Chen, and C. An, Improving Solid Waste Management in Remote First Nations Communities through Inventory-theory-based Optimization, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering (Canadian Science Publishing), 51(1), 27-46 (2024).
  5. L. Lyu, M. Bagchi, N. Markoglou, C. An, H. Peng, H. Bi, X. Yang, and H. Sun, Towards Environmentally Sustainable Management: A Review on the Generation, Degradation, and Recycling of Polypropylene Face Mask Waste, Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier), 461, 132566 (2024).
  6. S. Wan, M. Nik-Bakht, K. T. W. Ng, X. Tian, C. An, H. Sun, and R. Yue, Insights into the Urban Municipal Solid Waste Generation During the COVID-19 Pandemic from Machine Learning Analysis, Sustainable Cities and Society (Elsevier), 100, 105044 (2024).
  7. Z.K. Chen, M. Elektorowicz, C. An, X. Tian, and H. Peng, Unveiling the Role of Aquatic Dissolved Organic Matter in the Entrainment of Microplastics under Freezing Conditions, ACS ES&T Water (American Chemical Society), 4(1), 256-267 (2024).
  8. X. Yang, G. Huang, Z.K. Chen, Q. Feng, C. An, L. Lyu, H. Bi, and S. Zhou, Spotlight on the Vertical Migration of Aged Microplastics in Coastal Waters, Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier), 469, 134040 (2024).
  9. Z. Wang, K. Lee, Q. Feng, C. An, and Z.K. Chen, Effect of Nanobubbles on the Mobilization of Microplastics in Shorelines Subject to Seawater Infiltration, Environmental Pollution (Elsevier), 349, 123950 (2024).
  10. S. Pashaei and C. An, Assessment of Urban Greenhouse Gas Emissions Towards Reduction Planning and Low-Carbon City: A Case Study of Montreal, Canada, Environmental Systems Research (Springer), 13, 12 (2024). 
  11. M. Li, G. Huang, X. Chen, H. Xiao, C. An, J. Yin, H. Bi, R. Feng, J. Huang, and X. Xin, Development of An Antimicrobial and Antifouling PES Membrane with ZnO/poly(hexamethylene biguanide) Nanocomposites Incorporation, Chemical Engineering Journal (Elsevier), 481, 148744 (2024).
  12. R. Liu, Y. Dai, Y. Feng, S. Sun, X. Zhang, C. An, and S. Zhao, Hydroxyl Radical Production by Abiotic Oxidation of Pyrite under Estuarine Conditions: the Effects of Aging, Seawater Anions and Illumination, Journal of Environmental Sciences (Elsevier), 135, 715-727 (2024).
  13. Q. Feng, C. An, Z. Chen, and Z. Wang, New Perspective on the Mobilization of Microplastics through Capillary Fringe Fluctuation in A Tidal Aquifer Environment, Environmental Science & Technology  (American Chemical Society), 57(2), 929-938 (2023).
  14. X. Tian, C. An, and Z.K Chen, The Role of Clean Energy in Achieving Decarbonization of Electricity Generation, Transportation, and Heating Sectors by 2050: A Meta-analysis Review, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (Elsevier), 182, 113404 (2023).
  15. Z. Wang, C. An, K. Lee, and Q. Feng, An Overlooked Role of Bulk Nanobubbles in the Alteration and Motion of Microplastics in the Ocean Environment, Environmental Science & Technology (American Chemical Society), 57(30), 11289-11299 (2023).
  16. H. Peng, C. An, Z.K. Chen, X. Tian, and Y. Sun, Promoting Cross-regional Integration of Maritime Emission Management: A Euro-American Linkage of Carbon Markets, Environmental Science & Technology (American Chemical Society), 57(33), 12180-12190 (2023).
  17. R. Yue, C. An, Z. Ye, X. Li, Q. Li, P. Zhang, Z. Qu, and S. Wan, A pH-Responsive Phosphoprotein Washing Fluid for the Removal of Phenanthrene from Contaminated Peat Moss in the Cold Region, Chemosphere (Elsevier), 313, 137389 (2023).
  18. Z.K. Chen, M. Elektorowicz, C. An, and X. Tian, Entrainment and Enrichment of Microplastics in Ice Formation Processes: Implications for the Transport of Microplastics in Cold Regions, Environmental Science & Technology (American Chemical Society), 57(8), 3176-3186 (2023).
  19. Q. Feng, Z. Chen, C. An, X. Yang, and Z. Wang, Tide-induced Infiltration and Resuspension of Microplastics in Shorelines: Insights from Tidal Tank Experiments, Water Research (Elsevier), 236, 119970 (2023).
  20. X. Tian, E. O. D. Waygood, C. An, Z.K. Chen, and H. Peng, Achieving Urban Net-Zero Targets through Regionalized Electric Bus Penetration and Energy Transition, Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment (Elsevier), 120, 103797 (2023).
  21. H. Bi, C. N. Mulligan, B. Zhang, M. Biagi, C. An, X. Yang, L. Lyu, and X. Chen, A Review on Recent Development in the Use of Surface Washing Agents for Shoreline Cleanup after Oil Spills, Ocean and Coastal Management (Elsevier), 245, 106877 (2023).
  22. L. Lyu, H. Peng, C. An, H. Sun, X. Yang, and H. Bi, An Insight into the Benefits of Substituting Polypropylene with Biodegradable Polylactic Acid Face Masks for Combating Environmental Emissions, Science of the Total Environment (Elsevier), 905, 167137 (2023). 
  23. Z. Wang, C. An, K. Lee, Q. Feng, and B. Zhang, Exploring the Role of Nanobubbles in the Fate and Transport of Spilled Oil on Shorelines, ACS ES&T Water (American Chemical Society), 3(1), 30-40 (2023).
  24. M. Cai, Z. Qi, C. Guy, C. An, X. Chen, Z. Wang, and Q. Feng, Insights into the Abiotic Fragmentation of Biodegradable Mulches under Accelerated Weathering Conditions, Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier), 454, 131477 (2023). 
  25. R. Yue, Z. Ye, S. Gao, Y. Cao, K. Lee, C. An, Z. Qu, and S. Wan, Exploring the Use of Sodium Caseinate-Assisted Responsive Separation for the Treatment of Washing Effluents in Shoreline Oil Spill Response, Science of the Total Environment (Elsevier), 873, 162363 (2023).
  26. Q. Feng, C. An, Z. Chen, K. Lee, and Z. Wang, Identification of the Driving Factors of Microplastic Load and Morphology in Estuaries for Improving Monitoring and Management Strategies: A Global Meta-analysis, Environmental Pollution (Elsevier), 333, 122014 (2023).
  27. J. Yin, G. Huang, H. Xiao, N. Chen, C. An, T. C. Chao, R. Feng, and S. Read, Bioinspired and Dual-functional Nanocellulose Aerogels for Water Disinfection and Heavy Metal Removal, Nano Today (Elsevier), 51, 101918 (2023).
  28. L. Yang, X. Zhang, W. Ma, B. Raisi, X. Liu, C. An, Z. Ye, Trimethylamine N-oxide-derived Zwitterionic Polyamide Thin-film Composite Nanofiltration Membranes with Enhanced Anti-dye Deposition Ability for Efficient Dye Separation and Recovery, Journal of Membrane Science (Elsevier), 665, 121083 (2023).
  29. H. Peng, C. An, K. T. W. Ng, J. Hao, and X. Tian, Advancing Cleaner Municipal Waste Transport through Carbon Accounting in the Cap-and-Trade System, Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment (Elsevier), 114, 103560 (2023).
  30. L. Lyu, Z. Wang, M. Bagchi, Z. Ye, A. Soliman, A. Bagchi, N. Markoglou, J. Yin, C. An, X. Yang, H. Bi, and M. Cai, An Investigation into the Aging of Disposable Face Masks in Landfill Leachate, Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier), 446, 130671 (2023).
  31. Z. Wang, Z.K. Chen, and C. An, A Review on Solid Waste Management in Canadian First Nations Communities: Policy, Practices, and Challenges, Cleaner Waste Systems (Elsevier), 4, 100074 (2023).
  32. H. Bi, C.N. Mulligan, K. Lee, C. An, J. Wen, X. Yang, L. Lyu, and Z. Qu, Preparation, Characteristics, and Performance of the Microemulsion System in the Removal of Oil from Beach Sand, Marine Pollution Bulletin (Elsevier), 193, 115234 (2023).
  33. Z. Qu, C. An, R. Yue, H. Bi, and S. Zhao, Assessment of the Infiltration of Water-in-oil Emulsion into Soil after Spill Incidents, Science of the Total Environment (Elsevier), 896, 165325 (2023). 
  34. Y. Zhou, B. Li, J. Han, G. He, K. Wang, C. An, and Y. Huang, Enabling Efficiency-driven and Low-impact Water Management from Robust Decision Making: A Risk- and Robustness-based Multi-objective Decision Support Model, Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier), 394, 136277 (2023).
  35. X. Zhang, X. Zhang, C. An, and S. Wang, Electrochemistry-enhanced Peroxymonosulfate Activation by CoAl-LDH@biochar for Simultaneous Treatment of Heavy Metals and PAHs, Separation and Purification Technology (Elsevier), 311, 123341 (2023).
  36. Z. Wang, Y. Bian, Y. Xu, C. Zheng, Q. Jiang, and C. An, Artificial Aging Induced Changes in Biochar’s Properties and Cd2 Adsorption Behaviors, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer), 30, 20133-20146 (2023).
  37. T. S. Mahmud, K. T. W. Ng, M. M. Hasan, C. An, and S. Wan, A Cross-jurisdictional Comparison on Residential Waste Collection Rates During Earlier Waves of COVID-19, Sustainable Cities and Society (Elsevier), 96, 104685 (2023).
  38. J. Yin, G. Huang, X. Chen, J. Shen, C. An, N. Chen, R. Feng, and S. Rosendahl, Recyclable Sericin/nanocellulose Aerogel with High Adsorption Capacity for Tetrabromobisphenol A in Water: Insight from DFT Calculations, Chemical Engineering Journal (Elsevier), 474, 145695 (2023). 
  39. Z. Vazifeh, F. Mafakheri, and C. An, Coordination of Bioenergy Supply Chains under Government Incentive Policies: A Game-theoretic Analysis, Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer), 25, 2185–2201 (2023).
  40. T.S. Mahmud, K.T.W. Ng, S. Ray, L. Lyu, and C. An, The Use of Google Community Mobility Reports to Model Residential Waste Generation Behaviors During and After the COVID-19 Lockdown, Sustainable Cities and Society (Elsevier), 99, 104926 (2023).
  41. Z. Vazifeh, F. Mafakheri, C. An, and F. Bensebaa, A Game Theoretic Approach to Contract-based Enviro-economic Coordination of Wood Pellet Supply Chains for Bioenergy Production, Sustainable Energy Research (Springer), 10, 17 (2023).
  42. Q. Feng, C. An, Z. Chen, J. Yin, B. Zhang, K. Lee, and Z. Wang, Investigation into the Impact of Aged Microplastics on Oil Behavior in Shoreline Environments, Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier), 421, 126711 (2022).
  43. R. Yue, C. An, Z. Ye, S. Gao, X. Chen, B. Zhang, K. Lee, and H. Bi, A pH-responsive Phosphoprotein Surface Washing Fluid for Cleaning Oiled Shoreline: Performance Evaluation, Biotoxicity Analysis, and Molecular Dynamic Simulation, Chemical Engineering Journal (Elsevier), 437, 135336 (2022).
  44. Q. Feng, Z. Chen, C. W. Greer, C. An, and Z. Wang, Transport of Microplastics in Shore Substrates over Tidal Cycles: Roles of Polymer Characteristics and Environmental Factors, Environmental Science & Technology (American Chemical Society), 56(12), 8187-8196 (2022).
  45. X. Tian, C. An, M. Nik-Bakht, and Z.K. Chen, Assessment of Reductions in NO2 Emissions from Thermal Power Plants in Canada Based on the Analysis of Policy, Inventory, and Satellite Data, Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier), 341, 130859 (2022).
  46. Z.K. Chen, C. An, M. Elektorowicz, and X. Tian, Sources, Behaviors, Transformations, and Environmental Risks of Organophosphate Esters in the Coastal Environment: A Review, Marine Pollution Bulletin (Elsevier), 180, 113779 (2022).
  47. X. Yang, C. An, Q. Feng, M. Boufadel, and W. Ji, Aggregation of Microplastics and Clay Particles in the Nearshore Environment: Characteristics, Influencing Factors, and Implications, Water Research (Elsevier), 224, 119077 (2022).
  48. S. Wan, X. Yang, X. Chen, Z. Qu, C. An, B. Zhang, K. Lee, and H. Bi, Emerging Marine Pollution from Container Ship Accidents: Risk Characteristics, Response Strategies, and Regulation Advancements, Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier), 376, 134266 (2022).
  49. X. Chen, H. Bi, R. Yue, Z.K. Chen, and C. An, Effects of Oil Characteristics on the Performance of Shoreline Response Operations: A Review, Frontiers in Environmental Science (Frontiers), 10, 1033909 (2022).
  50. Q. Feng, C. An, Z. Chen, Y. Zhang, E. Owens, K. Lee, B. Li, E. Taylor, and Z. Wang, Exploring the Effects of Substrate Mineral Fines on Oil Translocation in the Shoreline Environment: Experimental Analysis, Numerical Simulation, and Implications for Spill Response, Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier), 437, 129341 (2022).
  51. X. Chen, G. Huang, C. An, R. Feng, Y. Wu, and C. Huang, Superwetting Polyethersulfone Membrane Functionalized with ZrO2 Nanoparticles for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Removal, Journal of Materials Science & Technology (Elsevier), 98, 14-25 (2022).
  52. H. Bi, C. An, C. N. Mulligan, K. Zhang, K. Lee, and R. Yue, Treatment of Oiled Beach Sand Using A Green and Responsive Washing Fluid with Nonionic Surfactant-modified Nanoclay, Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier), 333, 130122 (2022).
  53. Z. Zhang, G. Huang, Y. Li, X. Chen, Y. Yao, S. Ren, M. Li, Y. Wu, and C. An, Electrically Conductive Inorganic Membranes: A Review on Principles, Characteristics and Applications, Chemical Engineering Journal (Elsevier), 427, 131987 (2022).
  54. Z.K. Chen, Q. Feng, R. Yue, Z. Chen, O. Moselhi, A. Soliman, A. Hammad, and C. An, Construction, Renovation, and Demolition Waste in Landfill: A Review of Waste Characteristics, Environmental Impacts, and Mitigation Measures, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer), 29, 46509-46526 (2022).
  55. R. Yue, C. An, Z. Ye, E. Owens, E. Taylor, and S. Zhao, Green Biomass-derived Materials for Oil Spill Response: Recent Advancements and Future Perspectives, Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering (Elsevier), 36, 100767 (2022).
  56. Z. Wang, C. An, K. Lee, E. Owens, M. Boufadel, and Q. Feng, Dispersion Modeling of Particulate Matter from the In-situ Burning of Spilled Oil in the Northwest Arctic Area of Canada, Journal of Environmental Management (Elsevier), 301, 113913 (2022).
  57. X. Geng, C. An, K. Lee, and M. Boufadel, Modeling Oil Biodegradation and Bioremediation within Beaches, Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering (Elsevier), 35, 100751 (2022).
  58. Z.K. Chen, C. An, Y. Wang, B. Zhang, X. Tian, and K. Lee, A Green Initiative for Oiled Sand Cleanup Using Chitosan/rhamnolipid Complex Dispersion with pH-stimulus Response, Chemosphere (Elsevier), 288, 132628 (2022).
  59. R. Yue, C. An, Z. Ye, H. Bi, Z.K. Chen, X. Liu, X. Zhang, and K. Lee, Cleanup of Oiled Shorelines Using A Dual Responsive Nanoclay/Sodium Alginate Surface Washing Agent, Environmental Research (Elsevier), 205, 112531 (2022).
  60. J. Yin, G. Huang, C. An, and R. Feng, Nanocellulose Enhances the Dispersion and Toxicity of ZnO NPs to Green Algae Eremosphaera viridis, Environmental Science: Nano (Royal Society of Chemistry), 9, 393-405 (2022).
  61. H. Bi, C. N. Mulligan, C. An, E. Owens, E. Taylor, J. McCourt, J. Yin, Q. Feng, X. Chen, and R. Yue, Development of A Calcium Alginate-cellulose Nanocrystal-based Coating to Reduce the Impact of Oil Spills on Shorelines, Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier), 436, 129228 (2022).
  62. C. Liu, G. Huang, P. Song, C. An, P. Zhang, J. Shen, S. Ren, K. Zhao, W. Huang, Y. Xu, and R. Zheng, Treatment of Decentralized Low-strength Livestock Wastewater Using Microcurrent-assisted Multi-soil-layering Systems: Performance Assessment and Microbial Analysis, Chemosphere (Elsevier), 294, 133536 (2022).
  63. H. L. Vu, K. T. W. Ng, A. Richter, and C. An, Analysis of Input Set Characteristics and Variances on K-fold Cross Validation for A Recurrent Neural Network Model on Waste Disposal Rate Estimation, Journal of Environmental Management (Elsevier), 311, 114869 (2022).
  64. M. Kheirandish, C. An, Z. Chen, X. Geng, and M. Boufadel, Numerical Simulation of Benzene Transport in Shoreline Groundwater Affected by Tides under Different Conditions, Frontiers of Environmental Science and Engineering (Springer), 16, 61 (2022).
  65. R. Iravani, C. An, Y. Adamian, and M. Mohammadi, A Review on the Use of Nanoclay Adsorbents in Environmental Pollution Control, Water, Air, & Soil Pollution (Springer), 233, 109 (2022).
  66. Z. Wang, C. An, K. Lee, X.Chen, B. Zhang, J. Yin, and Q. Feng, Physicochemical Change and Microparticle Release from Disposable Gloves in the Aqueous Environment Impacted by Accelerated Weathering, Science of the Total Environment (Elsevier), 832, 154986 (2022).
  67. Z. Asif, Z. Chen, C. An, and J. Dong, Environmental Impacts and Challenges Associated with Oil Spills on Shorelines, Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (MDPI), 10(6), 762 (2022).
  68. X. Tian, G. Huang, Z. Song, C. An, and Z.K. Chen, Impact from the Evolution of Private Vehicle Fleet Composition on Traffic Related Emissions in Small-medium Automotive City, Science of the Total Environment (Elsevier), 840, 156657 (2022).
  69. S. Hammouda, Z. Chen, C. An, K. Lee, and A. Zaker, Buoyant Oleophilic Magnetic Activated Carbon Nanoparticles for Oil Spill Cleanup, Cleaner Chemical Engineering (Elsevier), 2, 100028 (2022).
  70. X. Chen, Y. Liu, G. Huang, C. An, R. Feng, Y. Yao, W. Huang, and S. Weng, Functional Flax Fiber with UV-induced Switchable Wettability for Multipurpose Oil-water Separation, Frontiers of Environmental Science and Engineering (Springer), 16, 153 (2022).
  71. R. Yue, C. An, Z. Ye, X. Chen, K. Lee, K. Zhang, S. Wan, and Z. Qu, Exploring the Characteristics, Performance, and Mechanisms of a Magnetic-mediated Washing Fluid for the Cleanup of Oiled Beach Sand, Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier), 438, 129447 (2022).
  72. R. Iravani, C. An, M. Mohammadi, K. Lee, and K. Zhang, Experimental and Modeling Studies of the Effects of Nanoclay on the Oil Behaviors in A Water-Sand System, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer), 29, 50540-50551 (2022).
  73. Z. Wang, C. Geng, Y. Bian, G. Zhang, C. Zheng, and C. An, Effect of Oxidative Aging of Biochar on Relative Distribution of Competitive Adsorption Mechanism of Cd2 and Pb2 , Scientific Reports (Nature), 12, 11308 (2022).
  74. H. Bi, C. An, C. N. Mulligan, Z. Chen, K. Lee, J. Wen, Z. Qu, and X. Chen, Application of Phase-Selective Organogelators (PSOGs) for Marine Oil Spill Remediation, Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (MDPI), 10(8), 1111 (2022).
  75. M. Raznahan, S. S. Li, Z. Wang, M. Boufadel, X. Geng, and C. An, Numerical Simulation of Multiphase Oil Behaviors in Ice-covered Nearshore Water, Journal of Contaminant Hydrology (Elsevier), 251, 104069 (2022).
  76. M. Boufadel and C. An, Hydrocarbon Spills in Coastal Systems, Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering (Elsevier), 37, 100848 (2022).
  77. C. Feng, C. An, Q. Tan, M. Bebianno, and P. N. Carvalho, Toxic Effects and Ecological Risk Assessment of Typical Pollutants in Aquatic Environments, Frontiers in Environmental Science (Frontiers), 10, 1056654 (2022).
  78. Z. Qu, C. An, Z. Mei, R. Yue, S. Zhao, Q. Feng, M. Cai, J. Wen, An Experimental and Modeling Study on the Penetration of Spilled Oil into Thawing Frozen Soil, Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts (Royal Society of Chemistry), 24, 2398-2408 (2022).
  79. H. Bi, C. An, C. N. Mulligan, Z. Wang, B. Zhang, and K. Lee, Exploring the Use of Alginate Hydrogel Coating as A New Initiative for Emergent Shoreline Oiling Prevention, Science of the Total Environment (Elsevier), 797, 149234 (2021).
  80. Z.K. Chen, C. An, J. Yin, E. Owens, K. Lee, K. Zhang, and X. Tian, Exploring the Use of Cellulose Nanocrystal as Surface-washing Agent for Oiled Shoreline Cleanup, Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier), 402, 123464 (2021).
  81. X. Tian, C. An, Z.K Chen, and Z. Tian, Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Urban Transportation and Air Quality in Canada, Science of the Total Environment (Elsevier), 765, 144270 (2021).
  82. M. Cai, C. An, and C. Guy, A Scientometric Analysis and Review of Biogenic Volatile Organic Compound Emissions: Research Hotspots, New Frontiers, and Environmental Implications, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (Elsevier), 149, 111317 (2021).
  83. P. Song, G. Huang, C. An, X. Xin, P. Zhang, X. Chen, S. Ren, Z. Xu, and X. Yang, Exploring the Decentralized Treatment of Sulfamethoxazole-contained Poultry Wastewater through Vertical-flow Multi-soil-layering Systems in Rural Communities, Water Research (Elsevier), 188, 116480 (2021).
  84. Z. Wang, C. An, X. Chen, K. Lee, B. Zhang, and Q. Feng, Disposable Masks Release Microplastics to the Aqueous Environment with Exacerbation by Natural Weathering, Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier), 417, 126036 (2021).
  85. H. Bi, C. An, E. Owens, K. Lee, Z. Chen, C. Mulligan, E. Taylor, and M. Boufadel, A Framework for the Evaluation and Selection of Shoreline Surface Washing Agents in Oil Spill Response, Journal of Environmental Management (Elsevier), 287, 112346 (2021).
  86. M. Cai, C. An, C. Guy, C. Lu, and F. Mafakheri, Assessing the Regional Biogenic Methanol Emission from Spring Wheat During the Growing Season: A Canadian Case Study, Environmental Pollution (Elsevier), 287, 117602 (2021).
  87. X. Geng, C. A. Khalil, R. C. Prince, K. Lee, C. An, and M. Boufadel, Hypersaline Pore Water in Gulf of Mexico Beaches Prevented Efficient Biodegradation of Deepwater Horizon Beached Oil, Environmental Science and Technology (American Chemical Society), 55(20), 13792-13801 (2021).
  88. Z.K. Chen, C. An, Q. Tan, X. Tian, G. Li, and Y. Zhou, Spatiotemporal Analysis of Land Use Pattern and Stream Water Quality in Southern Alberta, Canada, Journal of Contaminant Hydrology (Elsevier), 242, 103852 (2021).
  89. A. Vahabisani, C. An, X. Xin, E. Owens, K. Lee, Exploring the Effects of Microalgal Biomass on the Oil Behavior in A Sand-Water System, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer), 28, 32985-32994 (2021).
  90. X. Yang, G. Huang, C. An, X. Chen, J. Shen, J. Yin, P. Song, Z. Xu, and Y. Li, Removal of Arsenic from Water through Ceramic Filter Modified by Nano-CeO2: A Cost-effective Approach for Remote Areas, Science of the Total Environment (Elsevier), 750, 141510 (2021).
  91. J. Yin, G. Huang, C. An, P. Zhang, X. Xin, and R. Feng. Exploration of Nanocellulose Washing Agent for the Green Remediation of Phenanthrene-Contaminated Soil, Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier), 403, 123861 (2021).
  92. B. Luo, G. Huang, Y. Yao, C. An, W. Li, R. Zheng, and K. Zhao, Comprehensive Evaluation of Adsorption Performances of Carbonaceous Materials for Sulfonamide Antibiotics Removal, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer), 28, 2400-2414 (2021).
  93. Z.K. Chen, C. An, X. Chen, E. Taylor, A. Bagchi, and X. Tian, Inexact Inventory-Theory-Based Optimization of Oily Waste Management System in Shoreline Spill Response, Science of the Total Environment (Elsevier), 777, 146078 (2021).
  94. J. Yin, G. Huang, M. Li, and C. An, Will the Chemical Contaminants in Agricultural Soil Affect the Ecotoxicity of Microplastics?, ACS Agricultural Science & Technology (American Chemical Society), 1, 3-4 (2021).
  95. Z. Vazifeh, F. Mafakheri, and C. An, Biomass Supply Chain Coordination for Remote Communities: A Game-Theoretic Modeling and Analysis Approach, Sustainable Cities and Society (Elsevier), 69, 102819 (2021).
  96. Q. Feng, C. An, Y. Cao, Z.Chen, E. Owens, E. Taylor, Z. Wang, and E. Saad, An Analysis of Selected Oil Spill Case Studies on the Shorelines of Canada, Journal of Environmental Informatics Letters (International Society of Environmental Information Sciences), 5(1), 39-47 (2021). 
  97. J. Yin, G. Huang, Y. Xie, C. An, and X. Chen, An Inexact Two-Stage Multi-Objective Waste Management Planning Model under Considerations of Subsidies and Uncertainties: A Case Study of Baotou, China, Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier), 298, 126873 (2021).
  98. Z. Yang, Z. Chen, K. Lee, E. Owens, M. Boufadel, C. An, and E. Taylor, Decision Support Tools for Oil Spill Response (OSR-DSTs): Approaches, Challenges, and Future Research Perspectives, Marine Pollution Bulletin (Elsevier), 167, 112313 (2021).
  99. Z. Wang, Y. Luo, C. Zheng, C. An, and Z. Mi, Spatial Distribution, Source Identification, and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in the Soils from A Mining Region: A Case Study of Bayan Obo in Northwestern China, Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal (Taylor and Francis), 27(5), 1276-1295 (2021).
  100. Y. Shi, G. Huang, C. An, Y. Zhou, and J. Yin, Assessment of Regional Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Spring Wheat Cropping System: A Case Study of Saskatchewan in Canada, Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier), 301, 126917 (2021).
  101. Z. Wang, C. An, K. Lee, E. Owens, Z. Chen, M. Boufadel, E. Taylot, and Q. Feng, Factors Influencing the Fate of Oil Spilled on Shorelines: A Review, Environmental Chemistry Letters (Springer), 19, 1611-1628 (2021).
  102. X. Yang, G. Huang, P. Zhang, C. An, Y. Yao, Y. Li, and S. Zhou, Life Cycle-based Water Footprint Analysis of Ceramic Filter for Point-of-use Water Purification in Remote Areas, Science of the Total Environment (Elsevier), 786, 147424 (2021).
  103. S. Hammouda, Z. Chen, C. An, and K. Lee, Recent Advances in Developing Cellulosic Sorbent Materials for Oil Spill Cleanup: A State-of-the-art Review, Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier), 311, 127630 (2021).
  104. Z. Wang, C. Guy, K. T. W. Ng, and C. An, A New Challenge for the Management and Disposal of Personal Protective Equipment Waste during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Sustainability (MDPI), 13(13), 7034 (2021).
  105. Q. Feng, C. An, Z. Chen, E. Owens, H. Niu, and Z. Wang, Assessing the Coastal Sensitivity to Oil Spills from the Perspective of Ecosystem Services: A Case Study for Canada’s Pacific Coast, Journal of Environmental Management (Elsevier), 296, 113240 (2021).
  106. W. Ji, M. Boufadel, L. Zhao, B. Robinson, T. King, C. An, B. Zhang, and K. Lee, Formation of Oil-particle Aggregates: Impacts of Mixing Energy and Duration, Science of The Total Environment (Elsevier), 795, 148781 (2021).
  107. J. Shen, G. Huang, C. An, Y. Yao, P. Zhang, X. Xin, and S. Rosendahl, Long-term Effects of TBBPA-contaminated Pyrogenic Organic Matter under Abiotic Aging: Insights on Immobilization Capacity, Surface Functionality Correlation, and Phytotoxicity to Thinopyrum Ponticum, Environmental Science: Nano (Royal Society of Chemistry), 8, 1896-1909 (2021).
  108. M. Raznahan, C. An, S. Li, X. Geng, and M. Boufadel, Multiphase CFD Simulation of the Nearshore Spilled Oil Behaviors, Environmental Pollution (Elsevier), 288, 117730 (2021).
  109. B. Luo, G. Huang, Y. Yao, C. An, P. Zhang, and K. Zhao, Investigation into the Influencing Factors and Adsorption Characteristics in the Removal of Sulfonamide Antibiotics by Carbonaceous Materials, Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier), 319, 128692 (2021).
  110. M. Cai, C. Guy, M. Heroux, E. Lichtfouse, and C. An, The Impact of Successive COVID-19 Lockdowns on People's Mobility, Lockdown Efficiency, and Municipal Solid Waste, Environmental Chemistry Letters (Springer), 19, 3959-3965 (2021).
  111. C. Wu, Z. Chen, C. An, K. Lee, B. Wang, M. Boufadel, and Z. Asif, Examining An Oil Spill Plume Mapping Method Based on Satellite NIR Data, Journal of Environmental Informatics Letters (International Society of Environmental Information Sciences), 5(1), 17-26 (2021).
  112. E. Owens, E. Taylor, G. Sergy, K. Lee, C. An, and Z. Chen, A Practical Model of the Natural Attenuation of Oil on Shorelines for Decision Support, Journal of Environmental Informatics Letters (International Society of Environmental Information Sciences), 5(1), 48-60 (2021).
  113. A. Vahabisani and C. An, Use of Biomass-derived Adsorbents for the Removal of Petroleum Pollutants from Water: A Mini-review, Environmental Systems Research (Springer), 10, 25 (2021).
  114. E. Owens, E. Taylor, G. Sergy, C. An, Z. Chen, and K. Lee, A Review of Response Options to Accelerate the Recovery of Oiled Shorelines, Journal of Environmental Informatics Letters (International Society of Environmental Information Sciences), 5(1), 1-16 (2021).
  115. E. Taylor, E. Owens, K. Lee, C. An, and Z. Chen, A Review of Numerical Models for Oil Penetration, Retention, and Attenuation on Shorelines, Journal of Environmental Informatics Letters (International Society of Environmental Information Sciences), 5(1), 27-38 (2021).
  116. T. Shen, Z. Chen, K. Lee, C. An, and Z. Yang. An OMA-SIM Approach to Study OMA Kinetics for the Cleanup of Marine Oil Spill, Journal of Environmental Informatics Letters (International Society of Environmental Information Sciences), 5(1), 61-67 (2021).
  117. J. Dong, C. An, Z. Chen, E.H. Owens, M. Boufadel, E. Taylor, and K. Lee, A 3D Numerical Environmental Modeling Approach for Assessing Transport of Spilled Oil in Porous Beach Conditions under a Meso-Scale Tank Design, International Journal of Environmental and Ecological Engineering (WASET), 15(9), 262-269 (2021).
  118. Q. Feng, C. An, Z. Chen, and Z. Wang, Can Deep Tillage Enhance Carbon Sequestration in Soils? A Meta-analysis Towards GHG Mitigation and Sustainable Agricultural Management, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (Elsevier), 133, 110293 (2020).
  119. J. Shen, G. Huang, C. An, Y. Yao, X. Xin, and S. Rosendahl, Immobilization of TBBPA on Pyrogenic Carbon subjected to Natural Organic Matters and Freeze-Thawing Conditions: Insight into Surface Functionalization, Coverage Process and Binding Affinity, Environmental Science: Nano (Royal Society of Chemistry), 7, 472-485 (2020).
  120. Z.K. Chen, C. An, M. Boufadel, E. Owens, Z. Chen, K. Lee, Y. Cao, and M. Cai, Use of Surface-Washing Agents for the Treatment of Oiled Shorelines: Research Advancements, Technical Applications and Future Challenges, Chemical Engineering Journal (Elsevier), 391, 123565 (2020).
  121. X. Geng, M. Boufadel, K. Lee, and C. An, Characterization of Pore Water Flow in 3-D Heterogeneous Permeability Fields, Geophysical Research Letters (American Geophysical Union), 47(3), e2019GL086879 (2020).
  122. X. Chen, G. Huang, Y. Li, C. An, R. Feng, Y. Wu, and J. Shen, Functional PVDF Ultrafiltration Membrane for Tetrabromobisphenol-A (TBBPA) Removal with High Water Recovery, Water Research (Elsevier), 181, 115952 (2020).
  123. H. Bi, C. An, X. Chen, E. Owens, and K. Lee, Investigation into the Oil Removal from Sand Using A Surface Washing Agent under Different Environmental Conditions, Journal of Environmental Management (Elsevier), 275, 111232 (2020).
  124. M. Cai, C. An, and C. Guy, Rural Sustainable Environmental Management, Sustainability (MDPI), 12(16), 6688 (2020).
  125. X. Xin, G. Huang, C. An, C. Lu, and W. Xiong, Exploring the Biophysicochemical Alteration of Green Alga Asterococcus Superbus Interactively Affected by Nanoparticles, Triclosan and Illumination, Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier), 398, 122855 (2020).
  126. Z. Xu, G. Huang, C. An, J. Huang, X. Chen, X. Xin, P. Song, R. Feng, and Y. Li, Low-Cost Microbiological Purification Using A New Ceramic Disk Filter Functionalized by Chitosan/TiO2 Nanocomposites, Separation and Purification Technology (Elsevier), 248, 116984 (2020).
  127. Z.K. Chen, C. An, H. Fang, Y. Zhang, Z. Zhou, Y. Zhou, and S. Zhao, Assessment of Regional Greenhouse Gas Emission from Beef Cattle Production: A Case Study of Saskatchewan in Canada, Journal of Environmental Management (Elsevier), 264, 110443 (2020).
  128. Y. Liu, G. Huang, C. An, X. Chen, P. Zhang, R. Feng, and W. Xiong, Use of Nano-TiO2 Self-Assembled Flax Fiber as A New Initiative for Immiscible Oil/Water Separation, Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier), 249, 119352 (2020).
  129. M. Cai, C. An, C. Guy, and C. Lu, Assessment of Soil and Water Conservation Practices in the Loess Hilly Region Using a Coupled Rainfall-Runoff-Erosion Model, Sustainability (MDPI), 12(3), 934 (2020).
  130. Y. Yao, G. Huang, C. An, P. Zhang, X. Xin, X. Chen, and J. Shen, Anaerobic Digestion of Livestock Manure in Cold Regions: Technological Advancements and Global Impacts, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (Elsevier), 119, 109494 (2020).
  131. X. Tian, C. An, and Z.K. Chen, Assessing the Impact of Urban Form on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Household Vehicles: A Review, Journal of Environmental Informatics Letters (International Society of Environmental Information Sciences), 3(2), 70-85 (2020).
  132. P. Song, G. Huang, Y. Hong, C.  An, X. Xin, and P. Zhang, A Biophysiological Perspective on Enhanced Nitrate Removal from Decentralized Domestic Sewage Using Gravitational-Flow Multi-Soil-Layering Systems, Chemosphere (Elsevier), 240, 124868 (2020).
  133. C. Feng, L. Yu, Y. Xiao, and C. An, Environmental Behavior and Effects of Pollutants in Water, Journal of Chemistry (Hindawi), 2020, 2639389 (2020).
  134. Y. Zhao, G. Huang, C. An, J. Huang, X. Xin, X. Chen, Y. Hong, and P. Song, Removal of Escherichia Coli from Water Using Functionalized Porous Ceramic Disk Filter Coated with Fe/TiO2 Nano-Composites, Journal of Water Process Engineering (Elsevier), 33, 101013 (2020).
  135. X. Geng, M. Boufadel, H. Rajaram, F. Cui,  K. Lee, and C. An, Numerical Study of Solute Transport in Heterogeneous Beach Aquifers Subjected to Tides, Water Resources Research (American Geophysical Union), 56(3), e2019WR026430 (2020).
  136. J. Huang, G. Huang, C. An, X. Xin, X. Chen, Y. Zhao, and R. Feng, Exploring the Use of Ceramic Disk Filter Coated with Ag/ZnO Nanocomposites as An Innovative Approach for Removing Escherichia coli from Household Drinking Water, Chemosphere (Elsevier), 245, 125545 (2020).
  137. X. Zhou, G. Huang, C. An, C. Lu, Y. Yao, P. Zhang, Y. Zhai, X. Chen, Y. Wu, and J. Shen, Wormhole Network Imaging in Post-Chops Process Using Ground-Penetrating Radar, Journal of Environmental Informatics Letters (International Society of Environmental Information Sciences), 3(2), 98-106 (2020).
  138. X. Xin, G. Huang, C. An, R. Raina-Fulton, and H. Weger, Insights into Long-Term Toxicity of Triclosan to Freshwater Green Algae in Lake Erie, Environmental Science and Technology (American Chemical Society), 53(4), 2189-2198 (2019).
  139. M. Boufadel, X. Geng, C. An, E. Owens, Z. Chen, K. Lee, E. Taylor, and R. Prince, A Review on the Factors Affecting the Deposition, Retention, and Biodegradation of Oil Stranded on Beaches and Guidelines for Designing Laboratory Experiments, Current Pollution Reports (Springer), 5, 407-423 (2019).
  140. X. Chen, G. Huang, C. An, R. Feng, Y. Wu, and C. Huang, Plasma-induced PAA-ZnO Coated PVDF Membrane for Oily Wastewater Treatment: Preparation, Optimization, and Characterization through Taguchi OA Design and Synchrotron-based X-ray Analysis, Journal of Membrane Science (Elsevier), 582, 70-82 (2019).
  141. P. Zhang, G. Huang, C. An, H. Fu, P. Gao, Y. Yao, and X. Chen, An Integrated Gravity-Driven Ecological Bed for Wastewater Treatment in Subtropical Regions: Process Design, Performance Analysis, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessment, Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier), 212, 1143-1153 (2019).
  142. X. Xin, G. Huang, C. An, H. Weger, G. Cheng, J. Shen, and S. Rosendahl, Analyzing Biochemical Alteration of Green Algae During Chronic Exposure to Triclosan Based on Synchrotron-Based Fourier Transform Infrared Spectromicroscopy, Analytical Chemistry (American Chemical Society), 91(12), 7798-7806 (2019).
  143. X. Geng, A. Abdollahi-Nasab, C. An, Z. Chen, K. Lee, and M. Boufadel, High Pressure Injection of Chemicals in a Gravel Beach, Processes (MDPI), 7(8), 525 (2019).
  144. P. Song, G. Huang, C. An, P. Zhang, X. Chen, and S. Ren, Performance Analysis and Life-Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emission Assessment of An Integrated Gravitational-Flow Wastewater Treatment System for Rural Areas, Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer), 26(25), 25883-25897 (2019).
  145. C. Dong, G. Huang, G. Cheng, C. An, Y. Yao, X. Chen, and J. Chen, Wastewater Treatment in Amine-based Carbon Capture, Chemosphere (Elsevier), 222, 742-756 (2019).
  146. X. Xin, G. Huang, C. An, and R. Feng, Interactive Toxicity of Triclosan and Nano-TiO2 to Green Alga Eremosphaera viridis in Lake Erie: A New Perspective Based on Fourier Transform Infrared Spectromicroscopy and Synchrotron-Based X-ray Fluorescence Imaging, Environmental Science and Technology (American Chemical Society), 53(16), 9884-9894 (2019).
  147. J. Yin, C. An, K. Zhao, Y. An, and S. Young, Handling of Amine-Based Wastewater Produced During Carbon Capture, Journal of Environmental Informatics Letters (International Society of Environmental Information Sciences), 2(2), 57-69 (2019).
  148. Y. Hong, G. Huang, C. An, P. Song, X. Xin, X. Chen, P. Zhang, Y. Zhao, and R. Zheng, Enhanced Nitrogen Removal in the Treatment of Rural Domestic Sewage Using Vertical-Flow Multi-Soil-Layering Systems: Experimental and Modeling Insights. Journal of Environmental Management (Elsevier), 240, 273-284 (2019).
  149. S. Guo, F. Zhang, C. Zhang, C. An, S. Wang, and P. Guo, A Multi-Objective Hierarchical Model for Irrigation Scheduling in the Complex Canal System, Sustainability (MDPI), 11(1), 24 (2019).
  150. X. Chen, G. Huang, C. An, R. Feng, Y. Yao, S. Zhao, C. Huang, and Y. Wu, Plasma-induced Poly (Acrylic Acid)-TiO2 Coated Polyvinylidene Fluoride Membrane for Produced Water Treatment: Synchrotron X-Ray, Optimization, and Insight studies, Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier), 227, 772-783 (2019).
  151. S. Zhao, W. Huang, X. Wang, Y. Fan, and C. An, Sorption of Phenanthrene onto Diatomite under the Influences of Solution Chemistry: A Study of Linear Sorption based on Maximal Information Coefficient, Journal of Environmental Informatics (International Society of Environmental Information Sciences), 34(1), 35-44 (2019).
  152. J. Shen, G. Huang, C. An, X. Xin, C. Huang, and S. Rosendahl, Removal of Tetrabromobisphenol A by Adsorption on Pinecone-Derived Activated Charcoals: Synchrotron FTIR, Kinetics and Surface Functionality Analyses, Bioresource Technology (Elsevier), 247, 812-820 (2018).
  153. X. Xin, G. Huang, C. An, C. Huang, H. Weger, S. Zhao, Y. Zhou, and S. Rosendahl, Insights into the Toxicity of Triclosan to Green Microalga Chlorococcum sp. using Synchrotron-based Fourier Transform Infrared Spectromicroscopy: Biophysiological Analyses and Roles of Environmental Factors, Environmental Science and Technology (American Chemical Society), 52(4), 2295-2306 (2018).
  154. X. Chen, G. Huang, C. An, S. Zhao, and Y. Yao, Emerging N-nitrosamines and N-nitramines from Amine-based Post-combustion CO2 Capture: A Review on Their Occurrence, Fate and Pollution Mitigation, Chemical Engineering Journal (Elsevier), 335, 921-935 (2018).
  155. P. Song, G. Huang, C. An, J. Shen, P. Zhang, X. Chen, J. Shen, Y. Yao, R. Zheng, and C. Sun, Treatment of Rural Domestic Wastewater Using Multi-Soil-Layering Systems: Performance Evaluation, Factorial Analysis and Numerical Modeling, Science of the Total Environment (Elsevier), 644, 536-546 (2018).
  156. J. Huang, G. Huang, C. An, Y. He, Y. Yao, P. Zhang, and J. Shen, Performance of Ceramic Disk Filter Coated with Nano ZnO for Removing Escherichia Coli from Water in Small Rural and Remote Communities of Developing Regions, Environmental Pollution (Elsevier), 238, 52-62 (2018).
  157. W. Wang, G. Huang, C. An, S. Zhao, X. Chen, and P. Zhang, Adsorption of Anionic Azo Dyes from Aqueous Solution on Cationic Gemini Surfactant-Modified Flax Shives: Synchrotron Infrared, Optimization and Modeling Studies, Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier), 172, 1986-1997 (2018).
  158. Y. He, G. Huang, C. An, and J. Huang, Reduction of Escherichia Coli Using Ceramic Disk Filter Decorated by Nano-TiO2: A Low-Cost Solution for Household Water Purification, Science of the Total Environment (Elsevier), 616-617, 1628-1637 (2018).
  159. X. Zeng, C. Chen , Y. Sheng, C. An, X. Kong, S. Zhao, and G. Huang, Planning Water Resources in an Agroforest Ecosystem for Improvement of Regional Ecological Function Under Uncertainties, Water (MDPI), 10(4), 415 (2018).
  160. G. Li, W. Sun, G. Huang, Y. Lv, Z. Liu, and C. An, Planning of Integrated Energy-environment Systems under Dual Interval Uncertainties, International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems (Elsevier), 100, 287-298 (2018).
  161. G. Gao, X. Zeng, C. An, and L. Yu, A Sustainable Industry-Environment Model for the Identification of Urban Environmental Risk to Confront Air Pollution in Beijing, China, Sustainability (MDPI), 10(4), 962 (2018).
  162. Z. Wang, G. Huang, C. An, W. Li, L. Chen, and S. Zhang, Transport of Reactive X-3B Dye at the Interface between Cationic Surfactant-Modified Water-Quenched Blast Furnace Slag and Aqueous Solution, Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering (Wiley InterScience), 96(6), 1240-1249 (2018).
  163. J. Shen, G. Huang, C. An, P. Song, X. Xin, Y. Yao, and R. Zheng, Biophysiological and Factorial Analyses in the Treatment of Rural Domestic Wastewater Using Multi-Soil-Layering Systems, Journal of Environmental Management (Elsevier), 226, 83-94 (2018).
  164. C. An, G. Huang, Y. Yao, and S. Zhao, Emerging Usage of Electrocoagulation Technology for Oil Removal from Water: A Review, Science of The Total Environment (Elsevier), 579, 537-556 (2017).
  165. J. Shen, G. Huang, C. An, S. Zhao, and S. Rosendahl, Immobilization of Tetrabromobisphenol A by Pinecone-Derived Biochars at Solid-Liquid Interface: Synchrotron-Assisted Analysis and Role of Inorganic Fertilizer Ions, Chemical Engineering Journal (Elsevier), 321, 346-357 (2017).
  166. X. Xin, G. Huang, X. Liu, C. An, Y. Yao, H. Weger, P. Zhang, and X. Chen, Molecular Toxicity of Triclosan and Carbamazepine to Green Algae Chlorococcum sp.: A Single Cell View Using Synchrotron Fourier Transform Infrared Spectromicroscopy, Environmental Pollution (Elsevier), 226, 12-20 (2017).
  167. W. Wang, G. Huang, C. An, X. Xin, Y. Zhang, and X. Liu, Transport Behaviors of Anionic Azo Dyes at Interface between Surfactant-Modified Flax Shives and Aqueous Solution: Synchrotron Infrared and Adsorption Studies, Applied Surface Science (Elsevier), 405, 119-128 (2017).
  168. Y. Zhang, G. Huang, C. An, X. Xin, X. Liu, M. Raman, Y. Yao, W. Wang, M. Doble, Transport of Anionic Azo Dyes from Aqueous Solution to Gemini Surfactant-Modified Wheat Bran: Synchrotron Infrared, Molecular Interaction and Adsorption Studies, Science of The Total Environment (Elsevier), 595, 723-732 (2017).
  169. Y. Yao, G. Huang, C. An, G. Cheng, and J. Wei, Effects of Freeze-Thawing Cycles on Aging Behaviors of PAH-contaminated Soil in the Presence of Biosurfactant: A Case Study in Western Canada, Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts (Royal Society of Chemistry), 19(6), 874-882 (2017).
  170. X. Chen, G. Huang, H. Fu, C. An, Y. Yao, and G. Cheng, Allelopathy Inhibitory Effects of Hydrodictyon reticulatum on Chlorella pyrenoidosa under Co-culture and Liquor Cultured Conditions, Water (MDPI), 9(6), 416 (2017).
  171. C. An, Y. Shi, Y. He, G. Huang, Y. Liu, and S. Yang, Biodegradation of RDX and HMX by Anaerobic Granular Sludge with Enriched Sulfate and Nitrate, Water Environment Research (Water Environment Federation Publishing), 89(5), 472-479 (2017).
  172. S. Zhao, G. Huang, S. Mu, C. An, X. Chen, Immobilization of Phenanthrene onto Gemini-Modified Sepiolite at Solid/Aqueous Interface: Equilibrium, Thermodynamic and Kinetic Studies, Science of The Total Environment (Elsevier), 598, 619-627 (2017).
  173. L. Yu, Y. Li, G. Huang, and C. An, A Robust Flexible-Probabilistic Programming Method for Planning Municipal Energy System with Considering Peak-Electricity Price and Electric Vehicle, Energy Conversion and Management (Elsevier), 137, 97-112 (2017).
  174. C. An, G. Huang, S. Yang, S. Zhao, P. Zhang, and Y. Yao, Removal of Sulfonated Humic Acid from Aqueous Phase by Modified Coal Fly Ash Waste: Equilibrium and Kinetic Adsorption Studies, Fuel (Elsevier), 165, 264-271 (2016).
  175. S. Zhao, G. Huang, J. Wei, C. An, and P. Zhang, Phenanthrene Sorption on Palygorskite Modified with Gemini Surfactants: Insights from Modelling Studies and Effects of Aqueous Solution Chemistry, Water, Air, & Soil Pollution (Springer), 227, 17 (2016). 
  176. Z. Wang, G. Huang, C. An, L. Chen, and J. Liu, Removal of Copper, Zinc and Cadmium Ions through Adsoption on Water-quenched Blast Furnace Slag, Desalination and Water Treatment (Taylor and Francis), 57, 22493-22506 (2016).
  177. C. An, E. McBean, G. Huang, Y. Yao, P. Zhang, X. Chen, and Y. Li, Multi-Soil-Layering Systems for Wastewater Treatment in Small and Remote Communities, Journal of Environmental Informatics (International Society of Environmental Information Sciences), 27(2), 131-144 (2016).
  178. S. Zhao, Y. Zhao, Y. Han, C. An, J. Wei, and Y. Yao, Prevention of Stack Corrosion under Wet Flue Gas Desulfurization Conditions in A Coal-Fired Power Plant: Performance Analysis and Comparative Study, Environmental Systems Research (Springer), 5, 21 (2016).
  179. C. An and G. Huang, Environmental Concern on Biochar: Capture, then What?, Environmental Earth Sciences (Springer), 74(12), 7861-7863 (2015).
  180. S. Yang, G. Huang, C. An, H. Li, and Y. Shi, Adsorption Behaviors of Sulfonated Humic Acid at Fly Ash-Water Interface: Investigation of Equilibrium and Kinetic Characteristics, Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering (Wiley InterScience), 93(11), 2043-2050 (2015).
  181. N. Han, G. Huang, C. An, S. Zhao, and Y. Yao, Removal of Sulfonated Humic Acid through a Hybrid Electrocoagulation-Ultrafiltration Process, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research (American Chemical Society), 54(21), 5793-5801 (2015).
  182. S. Zhao, G. Huang, C. An, J. Wei, and Y. Yao, Enhancement of Soil Retention for Phenanthrene in Binary Cationic Gemini and Nonionic Surfactant Mixtures: Characterizing Two-Step Adsorption and Partition Processes through Experimental and Modeling Approaches, Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier), 286, 144-151 (2015).
  183. C. An, Y. Shi, Y. He, G. Huang, J. Liang, and Z. Liu, Effect of Different Carbon Substrates on the Removal of Hexahydro-1,3,5-Trinitro-1,3,5-Triazine (RDX) and Octahydro-1,3,5,7-Tetranitro-1,3,5,7-Tetrazocine (HMX) by Anaerobic Mesophilic Granular Sludge, Water, Air, & Soil Pollution (Springer), 225(11), 2174 (2014).
  184. M. Hu, G. Huang, W. Sun, Y. Li, D. Ding, C. An, X. Zhang, and T. Li, Multi-objective Ecological Reservoir Operation Based on Water Quality Response Models and Improved Genetic Algorithm: A Case Study in Three Gorges Reservoir, China, Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence (Elsevier), 36, 332-346 (2014).
  185. W. Sun, C. An, G. Li, and Y. Lv, Applications of Inexact Programming Methods to Waste Management under Uncertainty: Current Status and Future Directions, Environmental Systems Research (Springer), 3, 15 (2014).
  186. H. Li, G. Huang, C. An, J. Hu, and S. Yang, Removal of Tannin from Aqueous Solution by Adsorption onto Treated Coal Fly Ash: Kinetic, Equilibrium and Thermodynamic Studies, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research (American Chemical Society), 52(45), 15923-15931 (2013).
  187. X. Ding, Y. Gong, C. An, and M. Lin, Spatial Distribution of Non-point Source Nitrogen in Urban Area of Beijing City, China, Environmental Systems Research (Springer), 2, 12 (2013).
  188. S. Li, G. Huang, C. An, and H. Yu, Effect of Different Buffer Agents on In-Vessel Composting of Food Waste: Performance Analysis and Comparative Study, Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A: Toxic/Hazardous Substance and Environmental Engineering (Taylor and Francis), 48(7), 772-780 (2013).
  189. C. An and G. H. Huang, Stepwise Adsorption of Phenanthrene at the Fly Ash-Water Interface as Affected by Solution Chemistry: Experimental and Modeling Studies, Environmental Science and Technology (American Chemical Society), 46(22), 12742-12750 (2012).
  190. J. Wei, G. Huang, L. Zhu, S. Zhao, C. An, and Y. Fan, Enhanced Aqueous Solubility of Naphthalene and Pyrene by Binary and Ternary Gemini Cationic and Conventional Nonionic Surfactants, Chemosphere (Elsevier), 89(11), 1347-1353 (2012).
  191. C. An, G. Huang, S. Li, H. Yu, W. Sun, and K. Peng, Influence of Uric Acid Amendment on the In-Vessel Composting Process of Composite Food Waste, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology (Wiley InterScience), 87(11), 1558-1566 (2012).
  192. H. Li, G. Huang, C. An, and W. Zhang, Kinetic and Equilibrium Studies on the Adsorption of Calcium Lignosulfonate from Aqueous Solution by Coal Fly Ash, Chemical Engineering Journal (Elsevier), 200-202, 275-282 (2012).
  193. C. An, G. Huang, H. Yu, and J. Wei, Influence of Short-Chain Aliphatic Acids on the Phenanthrene Desorption and Mobilization from Contaminated Soil, Soil and Sediment Contamination (Taylor and Francis), 21(2), 192-206 (2012).
  194. H. Zhang, G. Huang, D. Wang, X. Zhang, G. Li, C. An, Z. Cui, R. Liao, and X. Nie, An Integrated Multi-Level Watershed-Reservoir Modeling System for Examining Hydrological and Biogeochemical Processes in Small Prairie Watersheds, Water Research (Elsevier), 46(4), 1207-1224 (2012).
  195. C. An, G. Huang, Y. Yao, W. Sun, and K. An, Performance of In-Vessel Composting of Food Waste in the Presence of Coal Ash and Uric Acid, Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier), 203-204, 38-45 (2012).
  196. J. Wei, G. Huang, C. An, and H. Yu, Investigation on the Solubilization of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in the Presence of Single and Mixed Gemini Surfactants, Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier), 190(1-3), 840-847 (2011).
  197. C. An, G. Huang, J. Wei, and H. Yu, Effect of Short-Chain Organic Acids on the Enhanced Desorption of Phenanthrene by Rhamnolipid Biosurfactant in Soil-Water Environment, Water Research (Elsevier), 45(17), 5501-5510 (2011).
  198. H. Yu, G. Huang, C. An, and J. Wei, Combined Effects of DOM Extracted from Site Soil/Compost and Biosurfactant on the Sorption and Desorption of PAHs in A Soil-Water System, Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier), 190(1-3), 883-890 (2011).
  199. J. Wei, G. Huang, H. Yu, and C. An, Efficiency of Single and Mixed Gemini/Conventional Micelles on Solubilization of Phenanthrene, Chemical Engineering Journal (Elsevier), 168(1), 201-207 (2011).
  200. H. Yu, G. Huang, J. Wei, and C. An, Solubilization of Mixed Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons through A Rhamnolipid Biosurfactant, Journal of Environmental Quality (CSSA), 40(2), 477-483 (2011).
  201. C. An, G. Huang, H. Yu, J. Wei, W. Chen, and G. Li, Effect of Short-Chain Organic Acids and pH on the Behaviors of Pyrene in Soil-Water System, Chemosphere (Elsevier), 81(11), 1423-1429 (2010).  
  202. C. An, Y. He, G. Huang, and S. Yang, Degradation of Hexahydro-1,3,5-Trinitro-1,3,5- Triazine (RDX) by Anaerobic Mesophilic Granular Sludge from UASB Reactor, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology (Wiley InterScience), 85(6), 831-838 (2010).
  203. C. An, Y. He, G. Huang, and Y. Liu, Performance of Mesophilic Anaerobic Granules for Removal of Octahydro-1,3,5,7-Tetranitro-1,3,5,7-Tetrazocine (HMX) from Aqueous Solution, Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier), 179(1-3), 526-532 (2010).
  204. Y. Liu, Y. He, S. Yang, and C. An, Studies on the Expansion Characteristics of the Granular Bed Present in EGSB Bioreactors, Water SA (WRC), 32(4), 555-560 (2006).

Selected Conference Abstracts

  1. M. Cai and C. An, Quantifying the Effect of Conservation Measures and Climate Change on Water and Soil Erosion on the Loess Plateau, AGU Fall Meeting 2019, San Francisco, California, United States, December 9-13, 2019.
  2. R. Iravani, C. An, and M. Mohammadi, Impact of Nano-clay on the Oil Behaviors in A Water-Sand System, 33rd Eastern Canadian Symposium on Water Quality Research, Montreal, QC, Canada, October 25-26, 2019.
  3. M. Raznahan, C. An, and S. Li, An Investigation into the Nearshore Oil Behaviors using CFD Simulation, 33rd Eastern Canadian Symposium on Water Quality Research, Montreal, QC, Canada, October 25-26, 2019.
  4. X. Yang, G. Huang, C. An, Z. Xu, and P. Song, Removal of Arsenic from Drinking Water Using Ceramic Filter Modified by Nano Particles, 33rd Eastern Canadian Symposium on Water Quality Research, Montreal, QC, Canada, October 25-26, 2019.
  5. A. Vahabisani and C. An, Effect of Microalgae on the Removal of Oil from Contaminated Sand in the Shoreline Environment, 33rd Eastern Canadian Symposium on Water Quality Research, Montreal, QC, Canada, October 25-26, 2019.
  6. P. Song, G. Huang, C. An, X. Yang, and Z. Xu, Performance of the Gravitational-Flow Integrated Ecological Bed System (GIEBS) for Treating Domestic Wastewater in Rural Areas, 33rd Eastern Canadian Symposium on Water Quality Research, Montreal, QC, Canada, October 25-26, 2019.
  7. S. Farahani and C. An, An Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emission from Municipal Activities, 17th International Environmental Specialty Conference, CSCE 2019, Laval, QC, Canada, June 12-15, 2019.
  8. M. Cai and C. An, Emissions of Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds in a Regional Cropping System, 17th International Environmental Specialty Conference, CSCE 2019, Laval, QC, Canada, June 12-15, 2019.
  9. J. Yin, G. Huang, and C. An, Development of A Municipal Solid Waste Management Model from the Economic Perspective under Uncertainty, 17th International Environmental Specialty Conference, CSCE 2019, Laval, QC, Canada, June 12-15, 2019.
  10. X. Chen, G. Huang, and C. An, Treatment of Produced Water Using Microfiltration Membrane Modified by Nano Particles, 17th International Environmental Specialty Conference, CSCE 2019, Laval, QC, Canada, June 12-15, 2019.
  11. Y. Liu, G. Huang, and C. An, Fabrication of Nano Particles Modified Cellulose Biomass for Oil-water Separation, 17th International Environmental Specialty Conference, CSCE 2019, Laval, QC, Canada, June 12-15, 2019.
  12. Y. Yao, G. Huang, and C. An, Development of A Multistage Mobile System for Oily Wastewater Treatment, 17th International Environmental Specialty Conference, CSCE 2019, Laval, QC, Canada, June 12-15, 2019.
  13. C. An, G. Huang, and X. Chen, Biomass Waste-Derived Adsorbents for the Removal of Organic Pollutants from Water, 15th International Environmental Specialty Conference, CSCE 2017, Vancouver, BC, Canada, May 31-June 3, 2017. 
  14. X. Chen, G. Huang, and C. An, Treatment of Oily Wastewater Using Ultrafiltration Membranes Modified by Nano Particles, 15th International Environmental Specialty Conference, CSCE 2017, Vancouver, BC, Canada, May 31-June 3, 2017.
  15. C. An, G. Huang, X. Xin, Y. Yao, Y. Zhang, W. Wang, and X. Liu, Surfactant-modified Biomass Adsorbents for Enhanced Removal of Pollutants from Aqueous Solution, 14th International Environmental Specialty Conference, CSCE 2016, London, Ontario, Canada, June 1- 4, 2016. 
  16. C. An, G. Huang, Y. Yao, S. Zhao, H. Yu, and J. Wei, Fate of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Soils: Effect of Environmental Factors and Performance of Enhanced Remediation Processes, CSCE 2015 Annual Conference, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, May 27-30, 2015.
  17. C. An, G. Huang, X. Ding, G. Li, and R. Liao, Removal of Botanical Polyphenols from Aqueous Solution by Adsorption onto Coal Fly Ash, The International Conference on Marine and Freshwater Environments (iMFE 2014), St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, August 6-8, 2014.
  18. G. Huang, D. Wang, H. Zhang, X. Zhang, G. Li, C. An, and R. Liao, Managing the Effects of Climate Change on Drinking Water Supply in Small Prairie Communities, Canadian Water Resources Association 63rd Annual National Conference, June 14-17 2010.

Available positions

There are openings for graduate students and postdocs with background in environmental engineering and systems analysis. Motivated candidates may contact Dr. An for possibilities.

 
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