Chun Ma, Ph.D.

Research Associate

Ecological Modeling and Integration Lab

San Diego State University

5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA 92182, USA

Tel: 619-594-0714

Email: cma@mail.sdsu.edu; machun314@gmail.com

https://xulab.sdsu.edu

Research interest

Dr. Ma focuses on the interdisciplinary application of mathematical modeling and system integration in the practice of ecology and environment, and also engaged in climate change, biology, environmental policy, economy, social science and related fields by using quantitative analysis/modeling methods. Dr. Ma has published more than 30 papers in prestigious journals including Journal of Geophysical Research, Science of the Total Environment, Ocean & Coastal Management, Atmospheric Environment, Applied Energy, etc, and also serves as an expert reviewer for 2013 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change wetland supplement, and more than 10 international journals. Her research interest includes:

Integration of climate change with coastal and marine science

Ecosystem conservation and restoration

Application of landscape ecology in environmental assessment, planning, management

Coastal vulnerability and climate adaptation

Ecosystem service and ecological modeling

Education

Ph.D. Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA and Environment Science, Nankai University, China 2011
M.S. Environment Science, Nankai University, China 2008
B.S. Environment Science, Inner Mongolia University 2005

Professional Experience

  • 2016-present   Research Associate     San Digo State University,US
  • 2014-2015        Project Investigator    Project supported by Paulson Institute, US
  • 2014-2015        Visiting Investigator   Carnegie Institution for Science at Stanford University, US
  • 2012-2014        Assistant Professor     Ministry of Transport of China, China
  • 2011-2012         Research Scientist      Ministry of Transport of China, China
  • 2008-2009      Research Assistant      Nankai University, China
  • 2006-2008      Teaching Assistant      Nankai University, China

Honors and Awards 

  • 2014-Fellowship for Natural Capital Annual Meeting at Stanford University (Stanford University)
  • 2012-Science and Technology Award  III for National Association of Ports and Harbors of China
  • 2012-Excellent Scientist in Ministry of Transport
  • 2010-Nankai Scholarship for Excellent Graduate, Second Class (Nankai University)
  • 2009-Scholarship from China Scholarship Council for Joint PhD Program with University of Wisconsin-Madison (China Scholarship Council)
  • 2009-Nankai Scholarship for Excellent Graduate, First Class (Nankai University)
  • 2007-Guanghua Scholarship for Excellent Graduate, Third Class (Nankai University)
  • 2006-Guanghua Scholarship for Excellent Graduate, Third Class (Nankai University)

Professional services

Reviewer for papers

Ocean and Coastal Management, Journal for Nature Conservation, Atmospheric Environment, Energy Policy, Energy, Land Use Policy, Ecosystem Services, Ecological Indicators, Ecological Modelling, Environmental Modelling and Software, Energy Conversion and Management

Expert reviewer for reports

Reviewer, 2013 Supplement to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories

Publications

Peer-reviewed papers

  1. Zhang, X., C Ma, X Song, Y Zhou, W Chen. The impacts of wind technology on global future energy (In press: Applied Energy)
  2. Ma, C., X Zhang, W Chen, G Zhang, H Duan, M Ju, H Li, Z Yang. China’s special marine protected area policy: Trade-off between economic development and marine conservation. Ocean & Coastal Management, 2013, 76: 1-11.
  3. Zhang, X., W Chen, C Ma, S Zhan. Modeling particulate matter emissions during mineral loading process under weak wind simulation. Science of the Total Environment, 2013(449): 168-173, doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2013.01.050.
  4. Zhang, X., W Chen, C Ma, S Zhan. Modeling the effect of humidity on the threshold friction velocity of coal particles. Atmospheric Environment, 2012 (56): 154-160.
  5. Ma,C., G Zhang, X Zhang, B Zhou, T Mao. Simulation modeling for wetland utilization and protection based on system dynamic model in a coastal city, China. Procedia Environmental Sciences, 2012 (13): 202-213.
  6. Ma,C., G Zhang, X Zhang, Y Zhao, H Li. Application of Markov model in wetland change dynamics in Tianjin coastal area, China. Procedia Environmental Sciences, 2012 (13): 252-262.
  7. Ma,C., G Zhang, X Zhang, B Zhou, L Zhang, H Li. Modes of wetland ecological restoration in Tianjin Binhai New Area. South-to-North Water Diversion and Water Science & Technology. 2012, 10(4): 30-33 (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  8. Zhang,X. , C Ma, W Chen, H Li. Ecological water requirement for wetland ecological restoration in Tianjin Binhai New Area. South-to-North Water Diversion and Water Science & Technology, 2012, 10(5): 63-66 (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  9. Zhang,X. , C Ma, S Zhan, W Chen. Evaluation and simulation for ecological risk based on emergy analysis and pressure- state- response model in a coastal city, China. Procedia Environmental Sciences, 2012 (13): 221-231.
  10. Zhan, S., X Zhang, C Ma, W Chen. Dynamic modeling for ecological and economic sustainability in a rapid urbanizing region. Procedia Environmental Sciences, 2012 (13): 242-251.
  11. Zhang, X., W Chen, C Ma, S Zhan, W Jiao. Assessment of regional atmospheric environment risk sources. Environment Science, 2012, 33(12): 4167-4172 (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  12. Zhang, X., W Chen, C Ma, G Zhang, M Ju. Assessment method for regional environmental risk based on Pressure-State-Response model. China Environmental Science, 2012, 32(S2): 84-87 (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  13. Ma, C., M Ju, X Zhang, H Li. Energy consumption and carbon emissions in a coastal city in China. Procedia Environmental Sciences, 2011 (4):1-9.
  14. Ma, C., M Ju, H Li, X Zhang, C Cheng. Analysis of change and driving force in land ecosystem diversity in Tianjin. Acta Scientiarum Naturalium University Nankaiensis, 2011, 44(1): 68-73. doi: cnki:sun:nkdz.0.2011-01-013 (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  15. Ma, C., X Zhang, L Zhang, M Ju, H Li, X Mo. Modified sustainable development model of Tianjin municipality based on the eco-footprint method. Journal of Safety and Environment, 2010, 10(1):127-131 (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  16. Zhang, X., S Gu, X Zhao, X Cui, L Zhao, S Xu, M Du, S Jiang, Y Gao, C Ma and Y Tang. Radiation partitioning and its relation to environmental factors above a meadow ecosystem on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, Journal of Geophysical Research, 2010, 115, d10106, doi:10.1029/2009JD012373.
  17. Ye, S., C Ma，M Ju. Standardization Framework of Marine Sustainable Development Evaluation System. China Standardization. 2010,6.
  18. Liang, Y., H Li, X Mo, C Ma. Topsoil application in vegetation restoration in Japan. Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology, 2009, 20 (11):2832-2838. (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  19. Hao, C., Y Liang, W Meng, H Li, C Ma. Relations between Plant Community Characteristic and Soil Physicochemical Factors in Natural Wetlands of Binhai New District, Tianjin. Wetland Science. 2009, 7(3):266-272. (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  20. Feng, H., H Li, W Meng, H Chang, C Ma. Dynamic calculation and analysis of relative carrying capacity of resources in Tianjin from 1997 to 2006. Environment Science and Management, 2009, 34(2):6-11. (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  21. Zhang, X., C Ma, S Gu, X He, Y Gao. Complexity of ecosystem dynamics, Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Nankaiensis, 2009, 42(2): 99-104. (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  22. Wang, J., L Ma, S Zhan, X Zhang, S Peng, C Ma. Effects of moisture on threshold velocity of coal dust. Journal of Waterway and Harbor, 2009, 30(3), doi: cnki:sun:sdgk. 0.2009 -03-013. (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  23. Zhan, S., X Zhang, C Ma. Coal classification based on environmental protection and burning quality. Journal of China Coal Society, 2009, 34 (11): 1535-1539. (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  24. Han, G., S Zhan, X Zhang, C Ma. Influence factors and mathematical model of coal dust particles threshold velocity. Journal of China Coal Society, 2009, 34(10): 1359-1363. (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  25. Meng, W., H Li, M Ju, C Ma, Chaofeng Shao, Hua Chang. An overview of restoration and reconstruction of damaged ecosystem in Europe. Bulletin of soil and water conservation. 2008, 18(5): 201-208. (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  26. Ma, C., H Li, Y Wang, X Chen. Halophytes and halophyte landscape in Tianjin coastal area. Modern Landscape Architecture, 2008, 11: 1-5. (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  27. Ma, C., W Meng, M Ju, H Li, X Zhang, C Hao. Dynamic assessment of China’s sustainable development possibility based on the eco-environmental footprint during the period of 1997-2006. Journal of Safety and Environment, 2008, 8 (6): 75-80. (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  28. Meng, W., C Ma, H Li, M Ju, H Feng. Dynamic calculation and analysis of eco-footprints of Tianjin city in the past two decades. Journal of Safety and Environment, 2008, 8 (2): 67-71. (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  29. Li, H., W Meng, C Ma, X Chen, M Ju, X Wu. Study of landscape and ecological restoration of waste alkali-slag dump. Research of Environment Sciences, 2008, 21 (4): 76-80. (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  30. Meng, W., H Li, M Ju, X Wu, C Ma. Integrated assessment of urban green space based on citizen requirement of Tianjin. Urban Environment and Urban Ecology, 2008, 21 (1): 13-17. (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  31. Ma,C. , Q Sun, J Niu, H Li, Y Ding, X Zhang. TWINSPAN classification and selection of Alfalfa cultivars. Acta Agriculture Boreali-sinica, 2008, 23 (2): 151-154. (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  32. Ma, C., H Li, W Meng, L Zhang, X Zhang. Use of sustainable landscape design on protection in Tianjin coastal wetlands, China Population，Resources and Environment, 2007, 17 (5): 314-317. (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  33. Wu, G., W Meng, C Ma, L Zhang. Assessment and conception of the urban ecological park. Environment Science and Management, 2007, 32 (8): 134-137. (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese with English abstract).
  34. Ma,C., W Meng, H Li. Discussion on the use of ecological concept. Journal of Sichuan Environment, 2006, 25 (4): 54-58. (Chinese Core Journal, in Chinese).

Books

  1. Ma,C., G Zhang, et al. 2013.Wetland sustainable management: restoration approach. Chemical Industry Press.
  2. Li, H., C Ma, et al. 2009. Analysis of 40 case studies of ecological restoration. Chemical Industry Press.

Chapters in Books

  1. Ma, C., 2013. Flora survey and environment quality assessment. In Yu, G., S Wang, C Ma, G Zhang. Report of scientific survey on Tianjin Palaeocoast and Wetland National Natural Reserve. Chemical Industry Press.
  2. Ma, C., H Li, X Mo. 2012. Ecological restoration of coastal ecosystems. In Li, H., W Meng, X Mo, C Hao, X Ding, C Ma. Environmental change and ecological restoration of coastal wetland. Chemical Industry Press.
  3. Ma, C., 2012. Impacts of port construction on ecosystem health. In Zhang, G., et al. Port construction and wetland conservation. China Forestry Publishing House.
  4. Wang, Y., C Ma. Wise utilization of wetland resources. In Ju, M., Y Wang, W Meng, C Ma. Conservation and assessment of wetland ecosystem. Chemical Industry Press.
  5. Fang, J.et al. Environmental Security in Harbors and Coastal Areas: Management Using Comparative Risk Assessment and Multi-criteria Decision Analysis. (This book translated from English edition. I translated pp108-152)

Conference Papers and Abstracts

  1. Ma, C., X Zhang, 2015. Coastal Vulnerability and Climate Adaptation. Proceedings of China Coastal Wetland Conservation Network Conference. Fujian, China. P25.
  2. Ma, C., X Zhang, W Chen, G Zhang. Changes in carbon sources and sinks and greenhouse gas emission characteristics of megacity: a case study in China. Proceedings of 9th International Conference on Carbon Dioxide. Jun.2013, Beijing, China. P350.
  3. Ma, C., X Zhang, G Zhang. Review of GHGs emission characteristic of wetland under human management. Proceedings of 9th International Conference on Carbon Dioxide. Jun.2013, Beijing, China. P315.
  4. Ma, C., Y Wang, X Zhang, G Zhang. Suitability analysis of ecological restoration for coastal area under transportation construction. The proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Civil Engineering and Transportation, Oct.2012, Guilin, China.
  5. Ma, C., Y Wang, G Zhang, X Zhang, B Zhou, X Li. Water Environmental Management for Wetland Restoration for Tianjin National Natural Reserve in China. The proceedings of 2010 International Conference of Environment Materials and Environment Management. Aug. 2012, Wuhan, China.
  6. Ma, C., G Zhang, X Zhang, B Zhou, Y Zhao. Megacities in China’s coastal zone: using a driving force-pressure-state-impact-response framework to address liveability problems. Proceeding of Urban Environmental Pollution 2012. Overcoming Obstacles to Sustainability and Quality of Life. Jun.2012, Amsterdam, Netherlands. P1.30.
  7. Zhang, X, C Ma, W Chen, S Zhan. Urban atmospheric environmental health risk assessment on landscape. Proceeding of Urban Environmental Pollution 2012. Overcoming Obstacles to Sustainability and Quality of Life, Jun.2012, Amsterdam, Netherlands. P1.33.
  8. Ma, C., G Zhang, X Zhang, B Zhou, W Jiang. Water resource management for wetland restoration engineering in Tianjin coastal area in China. Proceedings of International Conference on Energy and Environmental Protection. Jun. 2012, Hohhot. China.
  9. Ma, C., G Zhang, X Zhang, Y Zhao, M Li, H Li. Environment impact assessment of port planning: using a driving force- pressure- state- impact- response framework to address environmental problems. Proceedings of International Conference on Remote Sensing, Environment and Transportation Engineering, Jun.2012, Nanjing, China. P1125-1128.
  10. Zhang,X. , C Ma, W Chen, S Zhan, J Li, Q He, F Xu. Safety management standard evaluation system for port based on AHP. Proceedings of International Conference on Remote Sensing, Environment and Transportation Engineering, Jun.2012, Nanjing, China. P 2425-2428.
  11. Ma, C., G Zhang, X Zhang, Y Li. Application of multiple indicators in environment evaluation of coastal restoration engineering: a case study in Bohai Bay in China. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Civil Engineering, Architecture and Building Materials. May 2012, Yantai, China.
  12. Zhang, X., C Ma, S Zhan, L Lu. Planning and construction of eco-city: theory application and case study. 2nd International Conference on Civil Engineering, Architecture and Building Materials. May 2012, Yantai, China.
  13. Ma, C., H Li, M Ju, X Zhang, X Mo. Research trends of ecological restoration: new opportunities to match new changes. Proceeding of International Conference on Energy and Environmental Science, Oct.2011, Singapore .P 3017-3024.
  14. Ma, C., G Zhang, B Zhou, X Zhang, H Li. Application of GIS and IS in Conservation and Management for Wetland in China. Proceeding of International Conference on Energy and Environmental Science, Oct.2011, Singapore .P 3025-3032.
  15. Zhang, X., C Ma, S Zhan, W Chen. Assessing powder emission risk on large open-air yard of coal energy. Proceeding of International Conference on Energy and Environmental Science, Oct.2011, Singapore. P 3047-3053.
  16. Zhan, S., C Ma, X Zhang, W Chen, Q He. Evaluating dust emission risk for coal energy handling of large stacker on wind tunnel. Proceeding of International Conference on Energy and Environmental Science, Oct.2011, Singapore. P3054-3059.
  17. Ma, C., G Zhang, X Zhang, X Li, X Liu. Ecological water requirement for wetland restoration and management. Proceeding 2011 World Congress on Engineering and Technology, Oct. 2011, Shanghai, China. P595-598.
  18. Zhang,X. , S Zhan, S Peng, C Ma. Urban environmental pollution and control strategies in China, 31 provincial capitals as case study. Proceedings of Urban Pollution 2012 Conference, Jun.2010, Boston, USA. P2.92.
  19. Li, H., C Ma, H Feng, C Hao. Halophytes and halophytic vegetation landscape. The 16th Seminar of JSPS-MOE Core University Program, 2008, Xi’an, China.
  20. Ma, C. , H Li, Y Wang, X Chen. Halophytes and halophyte landscape in Tianjin coastal area. The 11th Landscape Architectural Symposium of China, Japan and Korea, Oct.2008, Hangzhou, China.
  21. Meng, W., C Ma, M Ju, H Li, Assessment of ecological restoration of wetland in Tianjin coastal area. Proceedings of Conference in 2008 of China Society of Natural Resources, 2008, Tianjin, China.
  22. Ma, C. , W Meng, M Ju, H Li, X Zhang. Dynamic assessment of China’s sustainable development during 1997-2006. Proceedings of Conference in 2008 of China Society of Natural Resources, Aug.2008, Tianjin, China.
  23. Ma, C., H Li, W Meng, X Zhang, L Zhang. Countermeasures for protection and utilization of wetland in coastal region of Tianjin on the basis of sustainable landscape design. The 3rd Eco Summit 2007 Ecological Complexity and Sustainable Development, May 2007, Beijing, China.

Academic Conferences 

  1. 2014. American Geophysical Union’s 47th annual Fall Meeting. San Francisco, California, USA.
  2. 2014. Stanford Energy and Environment Affiliates Program: Big Data for Energy and Environment, Stanford University, Stanford, USA.
  3. 2014. Earth Day 2014 Connecting the Dots: the Climate, Energy, Food, and Water Nexus, Stanford University, Stanford, USA.
  4. 2014. 20th Annual California GIS Conference: Marine GIS User Group Meeting, Seaside, USA.
  5. 2014. 3th Natural Capital Annual Meeting, Stanford University, Stanford, USA.
  6. 2012. AGU Meeting, San Francisco, USA.
  7. 2013. 9th International Conference on Carbon Dioxide. Beijing, China.
  8. 2012. 2nd International Conference on Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development. Jilin, China.
  9. 2012. International Conference of Environment Materials and Environment Management. Wuhan, China.
  10. 2012. Conference on Urban Environmental Pollution 2012: Creating Healthy, Liveable Cities. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
  11. 2012. International Conference on Energy and Environmental Protection. Hohhot. China.
  12. 2012. International Conference on Remote Sensing, Environment and Transportation Engineering. Nanjing, China.
  13. 2012. 2nd International Conference on Civil Engineering, Architecture and Building Materials. Yantai, China.
  14. 2011. International Conference on Energy and Environmental Science. Singapore, Singapore
  15. 2011. The 18th Biennial Conference of International Society for Ecological Modelling. Beijing, China.
  16. 2010. The 3rd International Conference on Environmental and Computer Science. Yunnan, China.
  17. 2010 Urban Environmental Pollution 2010. Overcoming Obstacles to Sustainability and Quality of Life. Boston, US.
  18. 2008. The 11th Landscape Architectural Symposium of China, Japan and Korea. Hangzhou, China.
  19. 2008. Annual Academic Meeting of China Society of Natural Resources 2008. Tianjin, China.
  20. 2007. The 3rd Eco Summit 2007: Ecological Complexity and Sustainable Development. Beijing, China.
  21. 2006. The 2nd National Graduate Environment Forum.