Dr. Donghao Ma | Soil Hydrology | Best Researcher Award

Chinese Academy of Sciences | China

Dr. Donghao Ma, based at the Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is a distinguished expert in soil science, hydrology, and water movement modeling. he holds a Doctorate in Physical Geography from the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, a Master’s in Hydrology and Water Resources, and a Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering from Xi’an University of Technology. His research focuses on experimental and numerical studies of soil water movement, particularly in stony soils, and he has developed mathematical models and simulation software using C++. Proficient in Fortran, C, C++, MATLAB, GIS, and HYDRUS, Dr. Donghao Ma combines strong computational skills with extensive field and laboratory experience. He has authored 82 publications, including high-impact journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers, with 1,625 citations and an h-index of 24, reflecting his global influence. His work emphasizes innovative modeling, soil hydraulic characterization, and sustainable water management, significantly advancing soil science research and applications

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Featured Publications

• Yang, X., Bao, Y., Li, B., Wang, R., Sun, C., Ma, D., Chen, L., Zou, H., & Zhang, J. (2024). Effects of fertilization applications on soil aggregate organic carbon content and assessment of their influencing factors: A meta-analysis. CATENA.

• Zhou, D., Wang, H., Wang, X., Wang, F., Zhang, J., & Ma, D. (2024). Evaluation of AquaCrop’s ability to simulate water stress based on 2-year case study of maize crop. Agronomy, 14(2), 354.

• Ma, D., Wu, S., Liu, Z., & Zhang, J. (2023). A novel analytical solution for ponded infiltration with consideration of a developing saturated zone. Water Resources Research, 59(10), e2022WR034228.

• Wu, S., Ma, D., Liu, Z., Chen, L., & Zhang, J. (2023). A novel approximate solution to slope rainfall infiltration. Journal of Hydrology, 625, 130039.

• Ma, D., Liu, Z., Wu, S., & Zhang, J. (2022). A novel analytical solution for ponded infiltration with consideration of a developing saturated zone [Preprint].