Vice President of the Institute of Science and Technology at Chongqing University of Technology, China
Professor Fengtai Zhang is a distinguished academic and researcher at Chongqing University of Technology. With a Doctorate from Nanjing University, his expertise spans resource and environmental management, regional green development, and sustainability, particularly focusing on water resource security, green efficiency, and regional tourism development. Over the past decade, he has spearheaded 20 research projects and authored more than 130 scholarly articles, with over 60 published in SCI, SSCI, and EI-indexed journals. His contributions have significantly influenced policies and practices in environmental sustainability and regional development in China.
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Education
Professor Zhang earned his Ph.D. from Nanjing University, where he specialized in environmental management and sustainability. His doctoral research laid the foundation for his future work in resource efficiency and ecological security. Throughout his academic journey, he has remained committed to interdisciplinary research, integrating environmental science, economics, and geography to address pressing global challenges related to sustainability and resource management.
Experience
With extensive experience in academia and research, Professor Zhang has held a professorial position at Chongqing University of Technology. In addition to teaching and mentoring graduate students, he serves as an editorial board member for multiple academic journals, including the Journal of Environmental & Earth Sciences and Resources, Environment, and Sustainability. His collaborative work with various governmental and international research institutions has further strengthened his influence in the field of environmental and regional studies.
Research Interest
Professor Zhang’s research focuses on resource and environmental management, regional green development, and sustainability science. His key areas of interest include water resource security, green efficiency analysis, the spatial and temporal distribution of tourism resources, and sustainable urban-rural development. His studies have provided innovative insights into optimizing resource utilization while balancing economic and environmental interests, particularly in the Yangtze River Economic Belt and China’s southwestern regions.
Awards
Professor Zhang has received numerous awards in recognition of his academic excellence and research contributions. He has been nominated for prestigious national and regional research awards and has received funding from leading institutions such as the National Social Science Foundation of China and the Ministry of Education. His innovative methodologies in evaluating ecological security and resource efficiency have been acknowledged by various academic and governmental bodies.
Selected Publications
Zhang, F.T., Jiang, C.X., Ma, D.L., Yang, X.Y., Xiao, Y.D., Tan, H.M. (2023). Evaluation of tourism ecological security based on DPSIRM-SBM model and its temporal–spatial evolution characteristics. Environment, Development, and Sustainability.
Xiao, Y.P., Ma, D.L., Zhang, F.T. et al. (2023). Spatiotemporal differentiation of carbon emission efficiency and influencing factors: From the perspective of 136 countries. The Science of The Total Environment, 879(10): 163032.
Ma, D.L., An, B.T., Zhang, J.W., Zhang, F.T., Xiao, Y.P., Guo, Z.M. (2023). Spatiotemporal evolution and influencing factors of water resource green efficiency in the cities of the Yangtze River Economic Belt. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(16): 1-21.
Sun, D.L., Wang, J., Wen, H.J., Ding, K.Y., Gu, Q.Y., Zhang, J.L., Zhang, F.T. (2023). Insights into landslide susceptibility in different karst erosion landforms based on interpretable machine learning. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms.
Yang, G.M., Gui, Q.Q., Liu, J.Y., Zhang, F.T., Cheng, S.Y. (2023). The Relationship between Water Resources Use Efficiency and Scientific and Technological Innovation Level: Case Study of Yangtze River Basin in China. Journal of Environmental & Earth Sciences, 5(2): 15-35.
Wang, Z.Y., Zhang, J.Y., Li, H.Y., Zhang, F.T. (2023). Spatiotemporal pattern and multi-scenario simulation of ecological risk in mountainous cities: A case study in Chongqing, China. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 195(6).
Ma, D.L., Xiao, Y.P., Zhang, F.T., Zhao, N., Xiao, Y.D., Chuai, X.W. (2022). Spatiotemporal characteristics and influencing factors of agricultural low-carbon economic efficiency in China. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 10: 980896.
Conclusion
Professor Fengtai Zhang’s academic career is marked by his commitment to advancing environmental sustainability through rigorous research and practical applications. His interdisciplinary approach has helped bridge the gap between theoretical studies and policy implementation, particularly in resource management and ecological conservation. With numerous publications, research projects, and academic contributions, he continues to shape the future of environmental science and regional development in China and beyond.