Zhi Li

Research Scientist · Tongji University
1239 Siping Road · Shanghai, China 200092 zli90@tongji.edu.cn

This is the research website of Zhi Li. I develop high-performance numerical models to study environmental fluid mechanics, hydrology and multiphase flow in porous media. The core of my research is to combine innovative numerical algorithms and advanced computing technologies, aiming at understanding complex fluid processes in the environment and developing mature tools for solving practical large-scale engineering problems.


Research

Two main themes of my research are:

(1) Develop HPC-based numerical methods and models to achieve accurate, efficient and robust hydrologic simulations.

(2) Apply the developed model to solve scientific and engineering problems in surface and subsurface hydrology.

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Publications

[25] Z Li, G Rickert, N Zheng, Z Zhang, I Ozgen-Xian, D Caviedes-Voullieme, SERGHEI v2.0: introducing a performance-portable, high-performance three-dimensional variably-saturated subsurface flow solver (SERGHEI-RE). Geoscientific Model Development [preprint] (2024)

https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2024-2588 [Groundwater/Vadose Zone Simulation] [High-Performance Computing]

[24] Z Li, H Li, Z Zhang, C Dai, S Jiang, Influence of building collapse on pluvial and fluvial flood inundation of metro stations in central Shanghai. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences [preprint] (2024)

https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2024-1088 [Hydrodynamic Simulation] [High-Performance Computing]

[23] Y Han, C Dai, J Li, Z Li, et al, Reversible surfactant combined with micro-nano bubbles and peroxymonosulfate: A method for cyclic remediation of PAHs contaminated soil and groundwater. Separation and Purification Technology (2024)

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.129491 [Transport, Mixing and Removal]

[22] J Zhang, C Dai, J Li, X You, J Hu, Y Duan, J Guo, Y Zhao, Y Han, L Zhou, X Lai, R Fu, Y Zhang, Z Li, K Leong, In-situ targeted removal of naphthalene from groundwater by peroxymonosulfate activation using molecularly imprinted activated carbon: Efficacy, mechanism and applicability. Separation and Purification Technology (2024)

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2024.127730 [Transport, Mixing and Removal]

[21] X Zhang, S Jiang, N Zheng, X Xia, Z Li, R Zhang, J Zhang, X Wang, Integration of DDPM and ILUES for Simultaneous Identification of Contaminant Source Parameters and Non-Gaussian Channelized Hydraulic Conductivity Field. Water Resources Research (2024)

https://doi.org/10.1029/2023WR036893 [Groundwater/Vadose Zone Simulation] [Transport, Mixing and Removal]

[20] N Zheng, Z Li, X Xia, S Gu, X Li, S Jiang, Estimating line contaminant sources in non-Gaussian groundwater conductivity fields using deep learning-based framework. Journal of Hydrology (2024), 630, 130727

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2024.130727 [Groundwater/Vadose Zone Simulation] [Transport, Mixing and Removal]

[19] Z Li, D Caviedes-Voullieme, I Ozgen-Xian, S Jiang, N Zheng, A comparison of numerical schemes for the GPU-accelerated simulation of variably-saturated groundwater flow. Environmental Modelling & Software (2024), 171, 105900

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsoft.2023.105900 [Groundwater/Vadose Zone Simulation] [High-Performance Computing]

[18] C Wu, S Jiang, X Xia, Y Sun, Z Li, M Ju, S Li and S Liu, Estimation of pollution sources and hydraulic conductivity field in a coastal aquifer under tidal effects. Marine Georesources & Geotechnology (2024)

https://doi.org/10.1080/1064119X.2023.2280636 [Groundwater/Vadose Zone Simulation] [Transport, Mixing and Removal]

[17] S Li, C Dai, Y Duan, Z Li, et al, Non-radical pathways in peracetic acid-based micropollutant degradation: A comprehensive review of mechanisms, detection methods, and promising applications. Separation and Purification Technology (2024), 330, 125240

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2023.125240 [Transport, Mixing and Removal]

[16] Z Li, MT Reagan, GJ Moridis, History-matching shale reservoir production with a multi-scale, non-uniform fracture network. Gas Science and Engineering (2023), 115, 205019

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgsce.2023.205019 [Multi-phase Flow in Fractured Media]

[15] Y Han, C Dai, J Li, Z Li, X You, R Fu, Y Zhang, L Zhou, Kill two birds with one stone: Solubilizing PAHs and activating PMS by photoresponsive surfactants for the cycle remediation of contaminated groundwater. Separation and Purification Technology (2023), 320, 124242

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2023.124242 [Transport, Mixing and Removal]

[14] N Zheng, S Jiang, X Xia, W Kong, Z Li, et al, Efficient estimation of groundwater contaminant source and hydraulic conductivity by an ILUES framework combining GAN and CNN, Journal of Hydrology (2023), 621, 129677

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2023.129677 [Groundwater/Vadose Zone Simulation] [Transport, Mixing and Removal]

[13] C Dai, X You, Q Liu, Y Han, Y Duan, J Hu, J Li, Z Li, et al, Peroxymonosulfate activation by Ru/CeO2 for degradation of Triclosan: Efficacy, mechanisms and applicability in groundwater. Chemical Engineering Journal (2023), 463, 142479

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.142479 [Transport, Mixing and Removal]

[12] X Shen, S Li, H Cai, Z Li , N Cui, Distribution and interaction characteristics of water quality at the stratified confluence reservoirs. Journal of Hydrology (2023), 620, 129464

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2023.129464 [Hydrodynamic Simulation] [Transport, Mixing and Removal]

[11] Z Li, BR Hodges, X Shen, Modeling hypersalinity caused by evaporation and surface-subsurface exchange in a coastal marsh. Journal of Hydrology (2023), 618, 129268

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2023.129268 [Hydrodynamic Simulation] [Groundwater/Vadose Zone Simulation] [Transport, Mixing and Removal] [High-Performance Computing]

[10] W Tong, C Dai, J Hu, J Li, M Gao, Z Li , L Zhou, Y Zhang, L Kahon, Solubilization and remediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in groundwater by cationic surfactants coupled nanobubbles: Synergistic mechanism and application. Journal of Molecular Liquids (2023), 373, 121242

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121242 [Transport, Mixing and Removal]

[9] L Stolze, B Arora, D Dwivedi, C Steefel, Z Li, S Carrero, B Gilbert, P Nico, M Bill, Aerobic respiration controls on shale weathering. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta (2023), 340, 172-188

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2022.11.002 [Groundwater/Vadose Zone Simulation] [Transport, Mixing and Removal]

[8] Z Li, CS Sherman, MT Reagan, GJ Moridis, JP Morris, Effects of heterogeneous fracture aperture on multiphase production from shale reservoirs. Transport in Porous Media (2022) 144, 797-823

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11242-022-01841-0 [Multi-phase Flow in Fractured Media]

[7] X Shen, BR Hodges, R Li, Z Li, JL Fan, NB Cui, HJ Cai, Factors influencing distribution characteristics of total dissolved gas supersaturation at confluences. Water Resources Research (2021) 57 (6), e2020WR028760

https://doi.org/10.1029/2020WR028760 [Hydrodynamic Simulation] [Transport, Mixing and Removal]

[6] Z Li, BR Hodges, Revisiting surface-subsurface exchange at intertidal zone with a coupled 2D hydrodynamic and 3D variably-saturated groundwater model. (2021) Water 13 (7), 902

https://doi.org/10.3390/w13070902 [Hydrodynamic Simulation] [Groundwater/Vadose Zone Simulation]

[5] JT Birkholzer, J Morris, JR Bargar, F Brondolo, A Cihan, D Crandall, H Deng, W Fan, W Fu, P Fu, A Hakala, Y Hao, J Huang, AD Jew, T Kneafsey, Z Li, C Lopano, J Moore, G Moridis, S Nakagawa, V Noel, M Reagan, CS Sherman, R Settgast, C Steefel, M Voltolini, W Xiong, J Ciezobka, A new modeling framework for multi-scale simulation of hydraulic fracturing and production from unconventional reservoir. (2021) Energies 14 (3), 641

https://doi.org/10.3390/en14030641 [Multi-phase Flow in Fractured Media]

[4] Z Li, I Ozgen-Xian, FZ Maina, A mass-conservative predictor-corrector solution to the 1D Richards equation with adaptive time control. (2021) Journal of Hydrology 592, 125809

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2020.125809 [Groundwater/Vadose Zone Simulation]

[3] Z Li, BR Hodges, On modeling subgrid-scale macro-structures in narrow twisted channels. (2020) Advances in Water Resources 135, 103465

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advwatres.2019.103465 [Hydrodynamic Simulation]

[2] Z Li, BR Hodges, Model instability and channel connectivity for 2D coastal marsh simulations. (2019) Environmental Fluid Mechanics 19 (5), 1309-1338

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10652-018-9623-7 [Hydrodynamic Simulation] [Transport, Mixing and Removal]

[1] Z Li, BR Hodges, Modeling subgrid-scale topographic effects on shallow marsh hydrodynamics and salinity transport. (2019) Advances in Water Resources 129, 1-15

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advwatres.2019.05.004 [Hydrodynamic Simulation] [Transport, Mixing and Removal]


Experience

Research Scientist

Tongji University, Shanghai, China
March 2022 - Present

Postdoctoral Scholar

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, USA
August 2019 - November 2021

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

PhD, Civil Engineering
August 2014 - May 2019

University of California Berkeley

MS, Civil and Environmental Engineering
August 2013 - May 2014

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

BSE, Mechanical Engineering
September 2009 - August 2013

University of Michigan Ann Arbor

BSE, Civil Engineering
August 2011 - May 2013

Team

Our group photo taken on Sept. 2023

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Openings

MS, PhD and Postdoc positions are all available. Please contact by email if you are interested. Note that (1) experience in numerical modeling and coding is not mandatory, but is strongly recommended, and (2) for applicants whose first language is not Chinese, an HSK score is mandatory.