Plankton Monitoring
Leads qualitative and quantitative surveys of phytoplankton and zooplankton, performing taxonomic identification and functional group analysis.
M.Sc. Graduate · Plankton Ecology
Tao Zheng
Aquatic ecologist experienced in phytoplankton monitoring, cyanobacterial genetic diversity, and rapid water-quality diagnostics across reservoirs and diverted water systems.
- Research Focus
- Phytoplankton ecology, cyanobacterial bloom diagnosis, and aquatic ecosystem assessment for reservoir management.
- Methodological Strengths
- Plankton taxonomy, cyanobacterial strain isolation, molecular genetics, and high-throughput sequencing analysis using R-based workflows.
- Field Experience
- Extensive reservoir and river sampling, qualitative and quantitative plankton surveys, and on-site limnological measurements.
Education
Formal training in aquaculture and aquatic sciences with strong molecular and field components.
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2017-2020
M.Sc. in Aquaculture
Tianjin Agricultural University · Focus on plankton ecology, cyanobacterial genetics, and bloom mitigation strategies. -
2013-2017
B.Sc. Aquatic Science & Technology
Tianjin Agricultural University · Emphasis on fisheries biology, aquatic ecology, and environmental monitoring. -
2019-2020
Key Laboratory Fellowship
Tianjin Aquatic Ecology & Aquaculture Key Laboratory · Supported hydrological surveys, plankton identification, and rapid water-quality diagnostics.
Research Outline
Integrating plankton surveys, molecular assays, and data analytics to inform reservoir management and water-quality restoration.
Molecular Diagnostics
Experienced with cyanobacterial isolation, DNA extraction, PCR amplification, and sequencing workflows for diversity assessments.
Analytical Toolset
Proficient in R-based data pipelines, Office productivity tools, and advanced cyanobacterial sequencing analysis; licensed driver with extensive field campaign experience.
Project Experience
Contributions span municipal and national initiatives on water diversion, reservoir ecology, and rapid monitoring technologies.
Tianjin Hyperspectral Monitoring Platform
Supported development and deployment of hyperspectral monitoring and early-warning systems for urban water bodies, ensuring high-quality data workflows.
South-to-North Diversion Assessment
Evaluated ecological impacts following diverted water introduction into Erwangzhuang Reservoir through comprehensive plankton and risk assessments.
Yuqiao Reservoir Surveys
Conducted plankton community structure studies, functional group analyses, and genetic diversity monitoring to inform eutrophication management.
Regional Monitoring Contracts
Delivered rapid identification and quantification of aquatic organisms, water-quality diagnostics, and technical services for multiple municipal projects.
Riverine Assessments
Collected and analysed phytoplankton samples across Jiangxi Province rivers, contributing to provincial water-quality reporting.
Selected Publications
Representative outputs covering cyanobacterial genetics, phytoplankton ecology, and remote sensing applications.
Characterizing Microcystis genotypes based on ITS region of rRNA by next-generation sequencing.
Frontiers in Microbiology, 9, 971. Link
基于多位点序列分型(MLST)方法的于桥水库微囊藻遗传多样性分析.
水生生物学报, 45(04). Link
海河天津段微囊藻及其毒素的空间分布及与水环境因子的关系.
中国环境科学, 38(10), 3897-3903.
尔王庄水库浮游植物群落结构研究.
科技创新导报.
尔王庄水库浮游植物功能群初步研究.
江西水产科技.
Connect with Tao Zheng
Open to roles in aquatic ecology, molecular diagnostics, and environmental monitoring services.
Location
- Tianjin Agricultural University
- Tianjin, China