INTRODUCTION TO ZHANG Xinyan
Zhang Xinyan, Ph.D., AssociateProfessor of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering,
College of Water Resources and Architectural Engineering
Northwest A&F University, P.R.China.
23# Weihui Rd , Yangling, Shaanxi Province, 712100
0086-29-87092901(office)
0086-13384986185 (Cell-phone)
xnvxy@nwsuaf.edu.cn
EDUCATION
2005 Ph.D. Agricultural Soil and Water Engineering, Northwest A&F University
1999 M.Sc. Agricultural Soil and Water Engineering, Northwest Agricultural University
1994 B.Sc. Water resources planning and utilization, Northwest Agricultural University
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
08/2009 – 08/2010 Visiting Professor, Utah State University, USA
12/2005 – present Associate Professor, Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, Northwest A&F University
12/1999 – 12/2005 Lecturer, Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, Northwest A&F University
07/1994 – 12/1999 Teaching Assistant, Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, Northwest Agricultural
University
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Water Saving Irrigation Theory and New Technology;
Irrigation Hydraulics.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
2018-2020 Development of green and efficient water-saving irrigation equipment suitable for typical agricultural areas in Northwest China, National Key Research and Development Plan Projects, ¥ 150,000 CNY, Participant
2013-2016 Micro-irrigation engineering system integration and supporting equipment development, The National Science and Technology Support Program, ¥ 100,000 CNY, Participant
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Li Wei, Zhang Xinyan, Liu Zhaoyang. 2022, “The Impact of Geometry of Rudder-like Flume on its Performance and Accuracy”. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage, 41(5): 118-123.
Luo Li,Wang Haoxiang,Zhang Xinyan,et al. 2021, “Effect of fertilizer type and concentration on hydraulic performance of drip-fertigation system”. Water Saving Irrigation, 9: 57-60.
Wang Haoxiang,Zhang Xinyan, Niu Wenquan, et al. 2020, “Effects of different drip irrigation fertilization patterns on growthand water and fertilizer utilization of rape”. Agricultural Research in the Arid Areas, 38(2):30-36.
Zhang Xinyan, Wang Haoxiang, Niu Wenquan. 2020, “The Effects of Different Water-nitrogen Couplings on Growth and Yield of Greenhouse Tomato”. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage, 39(11): 55-60.
Wang Haoxiang, Zhang Xinyan, Niu Wenquan, et al. 2020, “The Effect of Temperature on Emitter Clogging in Low-pressure Drip Fertilization System”. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage, 39(3): 63-71.
Zhang Xinyan, Wang Haoxiang, Niu Wenquan. 2020, “Effects of water and N-fertilizer supplies on the distribution and use efficiency of water and nitrogen of drip-irrigated tomato in greenhouse”. Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering (Transactions of the CSAE), 36(9): 106-115.