GU, Yilu
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com.hk/citations?user=e2eLyLYAAAAJ&hl=zh-CN;
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yilu_Gu
E-Mail: guyilu@cqu.edu.cn; guyilu.wuxi@gmail.com
Address: College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University,
No.174 Shazhengjie, Shapingba, Chongqing, 400044, China
Cell phone: (+86) 180-0834-3494
Academic Employment
● Hongshen Lecturer, Ecological Science and Engineering, Nov. 2020~ present
College of Environment and Ecology, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
● Assistant research fellow, Aug. 2020 ~ Oct. 2020
Fourth Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Beihai, China
Education
● Ph.D. Urban Environmental Engineering, Apr. 2017~ Mar. 2020
Department of Urban Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Japan
● Research student, Urban Environmental Engineering, Oct. 2016 ~ Mar. 2017
Department of Urban Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Japan
● Preparatory of Japanese Language, Oct. 2015 ~ Sep. 2016
Preparatory School for Chinese Students to Japan, Northeast Normal University, China
● Master of Hydrobiology, September 2012 ~ July 2015
Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
● Bachelor of Biological Science, September 2008 ~ June 2012
School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, China
Theses & Research Experiences
Thesis:
● Ph.D. Dissertation: “Comparison of toxicological importance of exposure routes of hydrophobic organic chemicals to a benthic ostracod by semi-static test”. Supported by Ph.D. Scholarship from Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology-Japan (No.161529).
● Master Dissertation: “Characteristics of planktonic cyanobacteria in Lake Taihu and the potentially released DOM”.
● Bachelor Dissertation: “Acute toxicity of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract to Daphnia magna”.
Recent Grants and Projects:
● Principal Investigator, “The exposure pathway and toxicology of the particulate PAEs to a benthic Gammarida in the Three Gorges Reservoir”, Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing (General Project), Chongqing Science and Technology Bureau. (cstc2021jcyj-msxmX0701). (CNY 100,000), 2021–2024.
● “Fate of dissolved organic matter in lakes with special reference to loading and pollution”, funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 412111020). (CNY 2,600,000), 2012–2015.
● Principal Investigator, “A new mosquito killer used in air-conditioned room”, National University Student Innovation Program funded by Ministry of Education, China (No. 091049136). (CNY 30,000), 2009–2011.
● Co-investigator, “The environmental impact of coal mining—a case study of Shaoxin Coal Mine in Liangping County, Chongqing”, Summer Social Practice for University Students funded by China University of Geosciences, 2010.
Professional Membership and Services
Member of Japan Society on Water Environment, 2019~present.
Peer-reviewed Journal Articles (* corresponding author)
【Accepted Journal Articles】
J1) Yilu Gu, Tomohiro Tobino, Fumiyuki Nakajima*. Determining the relative importance of dietborne and waterborne toxicity of 4-tert-butylphenol and 4-tert-octylphenol to the benthic crustacean, Heterocypris incongruens. Environmental Science & Technology, ACS, 2021, 55(12): 7939-7948. SCI, IF=9.028. Nature index.
J2) Yilu Gu, Tomohiro Tobino, Fumiyuki Nakajima*. Effect of calcite saturation state on the growth and mortality of Heterocypris incongruens and proposal for an artificial sediment in the sediment toxicity test ISO14371. Science of the Total Environment, Elsevier, 2020. 702: 134993. SCI, IF=7.963. 中科院一区top. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.134993
J3) Yilu Gu, Tomohiro Tobino, Fumiyuki Nakajima*. Importance of dietary and aqueous exposure route in alkylphenol toxicity to a benthic crustacean, Heterocypris incongruens. Science of the Total Environment, Elsevier (in preparation)
J4) Yilu Gu, Xiaofeng Gao, Yongguang Jiang, Xin Peng, Renhui Li*. Molecular characterization and toxin quantification of Microcystis panniformis: A microcystin producer in Lake Taihu, China. Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2019,76,359-367. SCI, IF=5.565.
J5) Yilu Gu, Xiaofeng Gao, Renhui Li*. Characterization of humic acid release during the growth of Microcystis flos-aquae, Journal of Lake Sciences, 2015,27(4):623-628. EI, Chinese core journal. (in Chinese)
J6) Lu Li; Zhouyang Li; Kang Song*; Yilu Gu; Xiaofeng Gao. Improving methane production from algal sludge based anaerobic digestion by co-pretreatment with ultrasound and zero-valent iron. Journal of Cleaner Production,Elsevier, 2020,255:120214, SCI, IF= 9.297.
J7) Lu Li; Zhouyang Li; Kang Song*; Yilu Gu; Xiaofeng Gao; Xiaoli Zhao. Short-chain fatty acids resource recovery potential from algal sludge via anaerobic fermentation under various pH values. Chemosphere, Elsevier, 2021, 275: 129954, SCI, IF=7.086.
J8) Zhigang Dai, Yongguang Jiang, Yilu Gu, Hanhua Hu, Renhui Li*. Isolation and Identification of β-Cyclocitral degrading bcteria. Acta Hydrobiologica Sinica, 2014, 38(2):222-226. Chinese core journal. (in Chinese)
J9) Xiaofeng Gao, Yilu Gu, Tian Xie, Guangyin Zhen, Sheng Huang, Youcai Zhao*. Characterization and environmental risk assessment of heavy metals in construction and demolition wastes from five sources (chemical, metallurgical and light industries, and residential and recycled aggregates). Environmental Science and Pollution Research,2015,22:9332-9344. SCI, IF=4.223.
J10) Xiaofeng Gao, Yilu Gu, Sheng Huang, Guangyin Zhen, Guannan Deng, Tian Xie, Youcai Zhao*. Comparison of alternative remediation technologies for recycled gravel contaminated with heavy metals. Waste Management & Research,2015,Vol. 33(11) 1005–1014. IF=3.549.
J11) Xiaofeng Gao, Yilu Gu, Tian Xie, Yang Liu, Sheng Huang, Youcai Zhao*. Characteristics of mercury distribution in construction & demolition waste. Journal of Xuzhou Institute of Technology (Natural Sciences Edition), 2014, 29(3):72-76.(in Chinese)
J12) Xiaofeng Gao, Yilu Gu, Tian Xie, Yang Liu, Sheng Huang, Youcai Zhao*. Simulation of gaseous mercury adsorption in different building materials. Journal of Civil, Architecture & Environmental Engineering. 2014,36(6):112-118. CSCD Chinese core journal;Chinese core journal. (in Chinese)
J13) Gao Xiaofeng, Gu Yilu, Xie Tian, Huang Sheng,Cao Nannan, Su Lianghu,Zhao Youcai*. Characteristics of arsenic pollution and chemical speciation distribution in construction & demolition waste from five sources. Advances in Environmental Protection, 2015,5,22-34. (in Chinese)
J14) Yilu Gu, Xiaofeng Gao*, Xiaojing Yang, Taiming Ge. Trap effects of different physical and chemical attractants on Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus, Chinese Journal of Vector Biology and Control, 2012, 23(2):105-107. CSCD Chinese core journal. (in Chinese)
J15) Yilu Gu. Research of solar energy industry situation and development path. Research and Development, 2011,5:71-73. Chinese core journal. (in Chinese)
J16) Xiaofeng Gao, Yilu Gu, Jiwen Ge*. The Impact on Biodiversity of Coal Mining, Hubei Forestry Economics, 2011, 38 (8):1-4. (in Chinese)
J17) Xiaofeng Gao*, Yilu Gu, Sirui Zhu, Jiwen Ge. The impact assessment of Shaoxin coal mining on the local plant diversity. Science and Technology for Development, 2011, 6(S1):43-45. (in Chinese)
Patents
P1) Xiaofeng Gao, Yilu Gu, Sha Sha. Multi-functional mosquito killing device. Chinese patent, ZL 2010 2 0697769.0.
Selected Conference Presentations (*the speaker)
● Yilu Gu*, Fumiyuki Nakajima, Tomohiro Tobino. Comparison of dietborne and waterborne toxicities of 4-tert-butylphenol towards benthic crustaceans, Heterocypris incongruens. Oral presentation at the 53rd Annual Conference of Japan Society on Water Environment, Yamanashi, Japan, 7th to 9th March, 2019.
● Yilu Gu*, Fumiyuki Nakajima, Tomohiro Tobino. Effect of Calcite Saturation on the Endpoints of Sediment Toxicity Test using Heterocypris incongruens. Hybrid presentation at the Water and Environment Technology Conference, Osaka, Japan, 13th to 14th July, 2019.
● Yilu Gu*, Fumiyuki Nakajima, Tomohiro Tobino. Evaluation of dietborne toxicity of hydrophobic organic chemicals to a benthic crustacean, Heterocypris incongruens. Poster presentation at the 8th IWA-ASPIRE Conference and Exhibition, Hongkong, China, 31st October to 2nd November, 2019.
Selected Awards
● The Grand Prize (最優秀賞) for Japanese Speech Contest in Preparatory School for Chinese Students to Japan, July 2016
During master stage:
● Participation in the National Nature Science Foundation of China (No. 412111020): Fate of dissolved organic matter in lakes with special reference to loading and pollution. RMB 600,000.
During Bachelor stage:
● The Grand Prize of the Fourth Sinian Cups of Academic Works Competition, China University of Geosciences, July 2012.
● The Third Prize of the Outstanding Achievements in Scientific Research of University Students in Hubei Province, Education Department of Hubei Province, December 2011.
● Ranked First in Comprehensive Evaluation of Student’s Performance, and recommended to Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences without examination, November 2011.
● Pacemaker to Merit Student, China University of Geosciences, October 2011.
● The Second Prize of the Third Sinian Cups of Academic Works competition, China University of Geosciences, June 2011.
● The First Prize of the 21th Students Achievements Report of Science and Technology, China University of Geosciences, March 2011.
● The First Prize of the 8th Achievements Report of Science and Technology, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, February 2011.
● National Innovative Projects for University Students (No. 091049136): "A new mosquito killer used in air-conditioned room ". Ranked "excellent" at the expert assessment, Ministry of Education, China, January 2011.
● The Second Prize for Research Report of ‘San Xia Xiang’ Summer Social Practice, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, November 2010.
● The Third Prize for Research Report of Summer Social Practice for University Students, “The environmental impact of coal mining—a case study of Shaoxin Coal Mine in Liangping County, Chongqing”, China University of Geosciences, October 2010.
● The Excellent Award for Individual Sports in Annual Assessment, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, 2009.
Scholarships
● Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship, October 2016~present.
● Full Scholarship of Master Course, Chinese Academy of Sciences, September 2012~June 2015.
● National Motivational Scholarship, Ministry of Education, China, October 2011.
● Grants from China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, October 2010.
● People Scholarship, China University of Geosciences, Fall 2010.
● People Scholarship, China University of Geosciences, Spring 2010.
● People Scholarship, China University of Geosciences, Spring 2009.
Internship
● Project cooperation with Kyoto University, Japan, 2013.
● Participated in the Sampling and Investigation in Biwa Lake, Shiga, Japan, 2013.
● Served as Minister of Learning Department, School of Environmental Studies, China University of Geosciences, September 2010~September 2011.
● Ecological Practice in Three Gorges, Hubei, July 2011.
● Zoology Practice in Beidaihe, Hebei, July 2010
● Botany Practice in Lushan, Jiangxi, August 2009.