Assoc. Prof. Dr. Conglin Zhang | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Institutes of Science and Development, Chinese Academy of Science, China

Dr. Conglin Zhang is an associate professor at the Institutes of Science and Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he has been contributing since February 2013. His research focuses on sustainable development and ecological civilization, particularly in water resource management and policy evaluation. Dr. Zhang has led or played a pivotal role in over 50 research projects, directly overseeing approximately 36 of them. He has an impressive publication record, with over 70 scholarly articles, nearly 50 of which he served as the first or corresponding author. His work has been featured in prominent outlets such as People’s Daily Online and Guangming Daily. Dr. Zhang has also authored more than 40 consultative reports that have received significant attention from national leaders and have been adopted by central leadership. His contributions have earned him numerous ministerial-level awards. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Tianjin University and has held various academic appointments, including roles as an invited expert and special commentator for several organizations. Dr. Zhang’s extensive experience and impactful research make him a distinguished figure in his field.

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Education

Professional Experience

Dr. Zhang Conglin has dedicated his career to advancing sustainable development and ecological civilization. Since February 2013, he has been with the Institutes of Science and Development at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, serving as a postdoctoral researcher, assistant researcher, and currently as an associate professor. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Zhang has led or significantly contributed to over 50 research projects, directly overseeing approximately 36 of them. His scholarly output includes more than 70 academic articles, with nearly 50 as the first or corresponding author, many of which have been featured in esteemed publications like the People’s University Reprint Journal. In addition to his research, Dr. Zhang has produced over 40 consultative reports that have received commendations from the CPC Central Committee and national leaders, with several adopted by the central leadership of democratic parties. His work has been highlighted in prominent Chinese media outlets, including People’s Daily Online, Guangming Daily, the CPC News Network, and China.org.cn. Dr. Zhang’s contributions have earned him numerous ministerial-level awards, underscoring his significant impact in his field.

Research Interest

Dr. Zhang Conglin’s research is centered on sustainable development and ecological civilization, with a particular focus on water resource management and environmental policy. He has led numerous projects aimed at reforming river basin management systems and evaluating cross-regional water management policies. His work often involves assessing the effectiveness of environmental policies, such as China’s water resource tax reform, and proposing optimization strategies to enhance water utilization efficiency. Dr. Zhang’s interdisciplinary approach integrates environmental science, policy analysis, and sustainable development principles, contributing significantly to ecological conservation and resource management.

Award and Honor

Dr. Zhang Conglin has been honored with numerous awards throughout his career, reflecting his significant contributions to sustainable development and ecological civilization. Notably, his proposal on accelerating the formulation of national environmental management policies for new energy development under the dual carbon goals was recognized as the Excellent Proposal of 2022 by the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and received the Third Prize for Participation in Politics and Deliberation by the Central Committee of the China Association for Promoting Democracy. In 2019, his suggestion to improve the river chief system to enhance the management and protection of China’s rivers and lakes earned him the First Prize for Participation in Politics and Deliberation by the same committee. Additionally, Dr. Zhang has been acknowledged as an Excellent Employee of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Strategic Consulting Research Institute multiple times and was named a Highly Cited Scholar on CNKI in 2024. These accolades underscore his dedication and impact in his field.

Conclusion

Dr. Zhang Conglin has made significant contributions to sustainable development and ecological civilization research. He has led or been a core contributor in over 50 research projects, directly overseeing approximately 36. His prolific academic output includes more than 70 scholarly articles, with nearly 50 as the first or corresponding author, many reprinted in influential publications like the People’s University Reprint Journal. Dr. Zhang has also authored over 40 consultative reports, receiving endorsements from the CPC Central Committee and national leaders, with several adopted by the central leadership of democratic parties. His work has been featured in prominent Chinese media outlets, including People’s Daily Online and Guangming Daily. His contributions have earned him numerous ministerial-level awards. Given his extensive research portfolio, impactful publications, and recognized influence on national policies, Dr. Zhang exemplifies the qualities of a Best Researcher Award recipient.

Publications Top Noted

• Promoting Integrated Management of Water Resources to Ensure High-level Protection and High-quality Development
  Authors: Conglin Zhang, Haijuan Qiao, Yonghuan Ma, Chuguo Wu, Yintang Wang, Baorong Huang, Fengyuan Guo
  Year: 2021

• Evaluation of Urban Flood Resilience and Its Space-Time Evolution: A Case Study of Zhejiang Province, China
  Authors: Feifeng Cao, Xinfa Xu, Conglin Zhang, Weibo Kong
  Year: 2023

• Selection of PPP Programme Models Based on Ecological Compensation in the Chishui Watershed
  Authors: Conglin Zhang, Yongzhan Liang, Zhou Huang, Haijuan Qiao, Shuang Zhang
  Year: 2019

• Effectiveness Evaluation of China’s Water Resource Tax Reform Pilot and Path Optimization from the Perspective of Policy Field
  Authors: Mingyi Yang, Muqi Zhou, Conglin Zhang
  Year: 2024

• Evaluation on the Watershed/Cross-Regional Water Environment Management Policies under the Background of Ecological Civilization
  Authors: Conglin Zhang, Haijuan Qiao, Yi Wang, Weishan Yang, Shuang Zhang
  Year: 2018
  Citation Count: 21

• Risk Identification and Allocation of the Public-Private Partnership Project Based on Ecological Compensation in Chishui Watershed
  Authors: Conglin Zhang, Zhou Huang, Shihao Zheng, Shaofeng Chen, Leihua Dong, Haijuan Qiao
  Year: 2021
  Citation Count: 45

• Small Hydropower Sustainability Evaluation for the Countries Along the Belt and Road
  Authors: Conglin Zhang, Shaofeng Chen, Haijuan Qiao, Leihua Dong
  Year: 2020

• Gravel Automatic Sieving Method Fusing Macroscopic and Microscopic Characteristics
  Authors: Shizhao Gao, Conglin Zhang, Yan Li, Qinglai Fan, Ziqinng Ji, Yuan Ge
  Year: 2024 (In Press)

• Ecological Compensation Standards for Returning Grazing Land to Grassland in Nature Reserves: A Case Study of Xianghai National Nature Reserve in Jilin
  Authors: Xinyue Gong, Baorong Huang, Ran Deng, Kai Huang, Jing Sun, Conglin Zhang
  Year: 2021
  Citation Count: 20

• Evaluation Indicator System of National Park Tourism Sustainability Management: A Case Study of Selin Co-Puruogangri Glacier in Tibet
  Authors: Conglin Zhang, Weiyi Chen, Baorong Huang, Huizhi Zhang, Shihao Zheng, Ran Deng
  Year: 2020
  Citation Count: 16

• Research on the System Framework of Water Ecological Civilisation
  Authors: Conglin Zhang, Haijuan Qiao, Leihua Dong, Yi Wang, Changzheng Zhang
  Year: 2017
  Citation Count: 17