Overview
Background
Dr Huang's background is in environmental and analytical chemistry, with a research focus on developing and applying passive sampling techniques to monitor nutrients and heavy metals in water, sediment, and soil, as well as on understanding the biogeochemistry of pollutants in the environment. Dr Huang recently received a DECRA fellowship for the project "Major Hidden Source of Land-Based Nutrients Affecting Australian Estuaries."
Availability
- Dr Leslie Huang is:
- Available for supervision
Qualifications
- Masters (Coursework) of Environmental Management, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy of Environmental Science, Griffith University
Research interests
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Nutrient biogeochemistry in water, sediment and soil
Dr. Huang specializes in environmental and analytical chemistry, focusing on passive sampling techniques to monitor nutrients and heavy metals in water, sediment, and soil. She received her PhD from Griffith University in 2016 and has held fellowship positions at several universities from 2017 to 2024. Currently, she is a postdoctoral research fellow in soil science at the University of Queensland and recently received a DECRA fellowship for a project on land-based nutrients affecting Australian estuaries.
Research impacts
My DECRA project aims to investigate a previously unidentified driver of declining water quality in Australian rivers and estuaries: organic and particulate nutrients. This research will apply innovative approaches, combining chemical characterization, ecosystem response measurements, and machine learning, to unravel the complex behaviour of particulate matter as a significant source of bioavailable nutrients impacting waterways. The findings will improve water quality models and guide better catchment management strategies. The anticipated benefits include cleaner water, healthier estuarine ecosystems, stronger fishing and tourism industries, and the protection of vital areas like the Great Barrier Reef.
Works
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2022
Journal Article
Combining diffusive gradients in thin-films (DGT) and 31P NMR spectroscopy to determine phosphorus species in soil
Vogel, Christian, Doolette, Ashlea and Huang, Jianyin (2022). Combining diffusive gradients in thin-films (DGT) and 31P NMR spectroscopy to determine phosphorus species in soil. Agricultural and Environmental Letters, 7 (1) e20068, 1-5. doi: 10.1002/ael2.20068
2021
Journal Article
Cementitious composites containing alum sludge ash: An investigation of microstructural features by an advanced nanoindentation technology
Liu, Yue, Zhuge, Yan, Chow, Christopher W.K., Keegan, Alexandra, Ma, Jun, Hall, Colin, Li, Danda, Pham, Phuong Ngoc, Huang, Jianyin, Duan, Weiwei and Wang, Lei (2021). Cementitious composites containing alum sludge ash: An investigation of microstructural features by an advanced nanoindentation technology. Construction and Building Materials, 299 124286, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124286
2021
Journal Article
Evaluation of the Chelex-DGT technique for the measurement of rare earth elements in the porewater of estuarine and arine sediments
Huang, Jianyin, Hills, Jodie, Teasdale, Peter R., Panther, Jared G., Wang, Feiyue and Welsh, David T. (2021). Evaluation of the Chelex-DGT technique for the measurement of rare earth elements in the porewater of estuarine and arine sediments. Talanta, 230 122315, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.talanta.2021.122315
2021
Journal Article
In situ DGT sensing of bioavailable metal fluxes to improve toxicity predictions for sediments
Xie, Minwei, Simpson, Stuart L., Huang, Jianyin, Teasdale, Peter R. and Wang, Wen-Xiong (2021). In situ DGT sensing of bioavailable metal fluxes to improve toxicity predictions for sediments. Environmental Science and Technology, 55 (11), 7355-7364. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.0c07670
2021
Journal Article
Development and evaluation of a new colorimetric DGT technique for the 2D visualisation of labile phosphate in soils
Arias, David Macias, Teasdale, Peter R., Doolette, Casey L., Lombi, Enzo, Farquhar, Sarah and Huang, Jianyin (2021). Development and evaluation of a new colorimetric DGT technique for the 2D visualisation of labile phosphate in soils. Chemosphere, 269 128704, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128704
2021
Journal Article
Denitrification, anammox, and dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium across a mosaic of estuarine benthic habitats
Chen, Jian-Jhih, Erler, Dirk V., Wells, Naomi S., Huang, Jianyin, Welsh, David T. and Eyre, Bradley D. (2021). Denitrification, anammox, and dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium across a mosaic of estuarine benthic habitats. Limnology and Oceanography, 66 (4), 1281-1297. doi: 10.1002/lno.11681
2021
Journal Article
Oxidative dissolution of sulfide minerals in single and mixed sulfide systems under simulated acid and metalliferous drainage conditions
Qian, Gujie, Fan, Rong, Huang, Jianyin, Pring, Allan, Harmer, Sarah L., Zhang, He, Rea, Maria Angelica D., Brugger, Joel, Teasdale, Peter R., Gibson, Christopher T., Schumann, Russell C., Smart, Roger St. C. and Gerson, Andrea R. (2021). Oxidative dissolution of sulfide minerals in single and mixed sulfide systems under simulated acid and metalliferous drainage conditions. Environmental Science and Technology, 55 (4), 2369-2380. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.0c07136
2020
Journal Article
In situ, high-resolution measurement of labile phosphate in sediment porewater using the DET technique coupled with optimized imaging densitometry
Liu, Lingxiao, Tang, Wenzhong, Huang, Jianyin, Teasdale, Peter R., Shu, Limin and Zhang, Hong (2020). In situ, high-resolution measurement of labile phosphate in sediment porewater using the DET technique coupled with optimized imaging densitometry. Environmental Research, 191 110107, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.110107
2020
Journal Article
Properties and microstructure of concrete blocks incorporating drinking water treatment sludge exposed to early-age carbonation curing
Liu, Yue, Zhuge, Yan, Chow, Christopher W.K., Keegan, Alexandra, Li, Danda, Pham, Phuong Ngoc, Huang, Jianyin and Siddique, Rafat (2020). Properties and microstructure of concrete blocks incorporating drinking water treatment sludge exposed to early-age carbonation curing. Journal of Cleaner Production, 261 121257, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121257
2020
Journal Article
Utilization of drinking water treatment sludge in concrete paving blocks: Microstructural analysis, durability and leaching properties
Liu, Yue, Zhuge, Yan, Chow, Christopher W.K., Keegan, Alexandra, Li, Danda, Pham, Phuong Ngoc, Huang, Jianyin and Siddique, Rafat (2020). Utilization of drinking water treatment sludge in concrete paving blocks: Microstructural analysis, durability and leaching properties. Journal of Environmental Management, 262 110352, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.110352
2020
Journal Article
Effects of a nitrification inhibitor on nitrogen species in the soil and the yield and phosphorus uptake of maize
Vogel, Christian, Sekine, Ryo, Huang, Jianyin, Steckenmesser, Daniel, Steffens, Diedrich, Huthwelker, Thomas, Borca, Camelia N., Pradas del Real, Ana E., Castillo-Michel, Hiram and Adam, Christian (2020). Effects of a nitrification inhibitor on nitrogen species in the soil and the yield and phosphorus uptake of maize. Science of the Total Environment, 715 136895, 136895-715. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.136895
2020
Journal Article
A new colorimetric DET technique for determining mm-resolution sulfide porewater distributions and allowing improved interpretation of iron(II) co-distributions
Kankanamge, Nadeeka Rathnayake, Bennett, William W., Teasdale, Peter R., Huang, Jianyin and Welsh, David T. (2020). A new colorimetric DET technique for determining mm-resolution sulfide porewater distributions and allowing improved interpretation of iron(II) co-distributions. Chemosphere, 244 125388, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.125388
2019
Journal Article
Comparison of DET, DGT and conventional porewater extractions for determining nutrient profiles and cycling in stream sediments
Huang, Jianyin, Franklin, Hannah, Teasdale, Peter R., Burford, Michele A., Kankanamge, Nadeeka Rathnayake, Bennett, William W. and Welsh, David T. (2019). Comparison of DET, DGT and conventional porewater extractions for determining nutrient profiles and cycling in stream sediments. Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts, 21 (12), 2128-2140. doi: 10.1039/c9em00312f
2019
Journal Article
Seasonal nutrient cycling in integrated rice-shrimp ponds
Dien, Luu Duc, Sang, Nguyen Van, Faggotter, Stephen John, Chen, Chengrong, Huang, Jianyin, Teasdale, Peter R., Sammut, Jesmond and Burford, Michele Astrid (2019). Seasonal nutrient cycling in integrated rice-shrimp ponds. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 149 110647. doi: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.110647
2019
Journal Article
In situ biochar capping is feasible to control ammonia nitrogen release from sediments evaluated by DGT
Zhu, Yaoyao, Shan, Baoqing, Huang, Jianyin, Teasdale, Peter R. and Tang, Wenzhong (2019). In situ biochar capping is feasible to control ammonia nitrogen release from sediments evaluated by DGT. Chemical Engineering Journal, 374, 811-821. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2019.06.007
2019
Journal Article
The development and evaluation of a microstill with conductance detection for low level ammonia monitoring in chloraminated water
Huang, Jianyin, Chow, Christopher W.K., Kuntke, Philipp, Cruveiller, Lise, Gnos, Gregory, Davey, David E. and Teasdale, Peter T. (2019). The development and evaluation of a microstill with conductance detection for low level ammonia monitoring in chloraminated water. Talanta, 200, 256-262. doi: 10.1016/j.talanta.2019.03.043
2019
Journal Article
Online conductimetric flow-through analyzer based on membrane diffusion for ammonia control in wastewater treatment process
Li, Tianling, Zhou, Ming, Fan, Zhaoyi, Li, Xiaoxiao, Huang, Jianyin, Wu, Yonghong, Zhao, Huijun and Zhang, Shanqing (2019). Online conductimetric flow-through analyzer based on membrane diffusion for ammonia control in wastewater treatment process. ACS Sensors, 4 (7), 1881-1888. doi: 10.1021/acssensors.9b00768
2019
Journal Article
Membrane-based conductivity probe for real-time in-situ monitoring rice field ammonia volatilization
Li, Tianling, Zhou, Ming, Qiu, Yuan, Huang, Jianyin, Wu, Yonghong, Zhang, Shanqing and Zhao, Huijun (2019). Membrane-based conductivity probe for real-time in-situ monitoring rice field ammonia volatilization. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 286, 62-68. doi: 10.1016/j.snb.2019.01.099
2019
Book Chapter
Protecting water quality in urban estuaries: Australian case studies
Dunn, Ryan J.K., Waltham, Nathan J., Huang, Jianyin, Teasdale, Peter R. and King, Brian A. (2019). Protecting water quality in urban estuaries: Australian case studies. Coasts and estuaries: The future. (pp. 69-86) edited by Eric Wolanski, John W. Day, Michael Elliott and Ramesh Ramachandran. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-814003-1.00005-8
2018
Journal Article
Removing ammonium from water and wastewater using cost-effective adsorbents: A review
Huang, Jianyin, Kankanamge, Nadeeka Rathnayake, Chow, Christopher, Welsh, David T., Li, Tianling and Teasdale, Peter R. (2018). Removing ammonium from water and wastewater using cost-effective adsorbents: A review. Journal of Environmental Sciences, 63, 174-197. doi: 10.1016/j.jes.2017.09.009
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