Bailiang Li Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Dr Bailiang Li obtained a PhD in Geography at Texas A&M University, USA. His primary research field is aeolian processes. He also has other research interests in air pollution and GIS and remote sensing applications.

Peronsal homepage: https://connect.xjtlu.edu.cn/user/bailiangli

Now recruiting PhD student with full scholarship. For details, c.f. https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/ripple-formation-under-different-atmospheric-conditions/?p146154


  • Ph.D. , Texas A&M University, - 2010
  • M.Sc. , Chinese Academy of Sciences, - 2003
  • B.Sc. , Peking University, - 2000


  • Associate Professor, Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China - 2021 to Present
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China - 2013 to 2021
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Wind tunnel simulation on aeolian processes, Department of Geography, Trent University, Canada - 2011 to 2013


  • Sediment transport
  • Wind tunnel simulation
  • GIS and remote sensing applications


  • He, Y., Liu, J., Cai, F., Li, B., Qi, H., Zhao, S., 2022, Aeolian sand transport influenced by tide and beachface morphology, Geomorphology, 396, 107987.
  • Zhang, P., Sherman, D., J, Li, B., 2021, Aeolian Creep Transport: A Review. Aeolian Research, 51,100711.
  • Li, B., Ning, Q., Yu, Y., Ma, J., Meldau, L. F., Liu, J., & He, Y., 2021, A laser sheet sensor (LASS) for wind-blown sand flux measurement. Aeolian Research, 50, 100681.
  • Ning, Q.; Li, B.; Ellis, J.T., 2020, Fence height control on sand trapping. Aeolian Research, 46, 100617.
  • Sherman, D.J.; Zhang, P.; Martin, R.L.; Ellis, J.T.; Kok, J.F.; Farrell, E.J.; Li, B.,2019, Aeolian Ripple Migration and Associated Creep Transport Rates. Geosciences, 9(9), 389.
  • He, Y., Liu, J. , Cai, F., Li, B., Wang, L., Zhou, C., 2018, Several characteristics of beach aeolian sand transport influenced by tide: A case study in the Yuandangao Beach, Pingtan Island, Fujian Province, Haiyang Xuebao, 40(9), 90-102.
  • He, Y., Liu, J. Cai, F., Li, B., Wang, L., Ning, Q., 2018, Progress of research on aeolian sediment transport influenced by tide, Journal of Desert Research, 38(3), 455-463.
  • Sherman, D. J., Li, B., Ellis, J. T., Swann, C., 2018, Intermittent Aeolian Saltation: A Protocol for Quantification, Geographical Review, 108(2), 296-314.
  • Sherman, Douglas, Li, Bailiang, Ellis, Jean & Swann, Chrsty 2017 'Intermittent aeolian saltation: a protocol for quantification', Geographical Review, vol. 108, no. 2, p. 296-314
  • Sak, Halis, Yang, Guanyu, Li, Bailiang & Li, Weifeng 2017 'A copula-based model for air pollution portfolio risk and its efficient simulation', Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, vol. , no. , p.
  • Liu, Jianhui, Cai, Feng, Li, Bailiang, Lei, Gang & Qi, Hongshuai 2016 'Effect of beach nourishment on the coastal aeolian sand accumulation: a case study in Pingtan, Fujian, China', Journal of Desert Research, vol. 36, no. 3, p. 565-574
  • Li, B. & Sherman, D. 2015 'Aerodynamics and Morphodynamics of Sand Fences: A Review', Aeolian Research, vol. 17, no. , p. 33-48
  • Pelletier, J., Sherman, D., Ellis, J, Farrell, E. & Jackson, N. 2015 'Dynamics of sediment storage and release on aeolian dune slip faces: A field study in Jericoacoara, Brazil', Journal of Geophysical Research-Earth Science, vol. 20, no. 9, p. 1911-1934
  • Li, B., Ellis, J.T. & Sherman, D.J. 2014 'Estimating the impact threshold for wind-blown sand', Journal of Coastal Research, vol. SI 70, no. , p. 627-632
  • Barchyn, T., Hugenholtz, C., Li, B., McKenna Neuman, C. & Sanderson, R. 2014 'From particle counts to flux: Wind tunnel testing and calibration of the 'Wenglor' aeolian sediment transport sensor', Aeolian Research, vol. 15, no. , p. 311–318
  • Li, B. & McKenna Neuman, C. 2014 'A wind tunnel study of aeolian sediment transport response to unsteady winds', Geomorphology, vol. 214, no. , p. 261–269
  • Sherman, D, Houser, C, Ellis, J, Farrell, E & Li, B 2013 'Characterization of aeolian streamers using time-average videography', Journal of Coastal Research, vol. , no. , p. SI65: 1331-1336
  • Sherman, D, Li, B, Ellis, J, Farrell, E & Maia, L 2013 'Recalibrating aeolian sand transport models', Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, vol. 38, no. 2, p. 169-178
  • Sherman, D & Li, Bailiang 2012 'Predicting aeolian sand transport rates: A reevaluation of models', Aeolian Research, vol. , no. , p. 4, 371-378
  • McKenna Neuman, C, Li, B & Nash, D 2012 'Micro-topographic analysis of shell pavements formed by aeolian transport in a wind tunnel simulation', Journal of Geophysical Research-Earth Science, vol. , no. , p. 117, F04003
  • Farrell,, E, Sherma., D, Ellis, J & Li, B 2012 'Vertical distribution of grain size for wind blown sand', Aeolian Research, vol. , no. , p. 7, 51-61
  • Ellis, J, Sherman, D, Farrel, E & Li, B 2012 'Temporal and spatial variability of aeolian sand transport: Implications for field measurements', Aeolian Research, vol. , no. , p. 4, 379–387
  • Li, Bailiang & McKenna Neuman, C 2012 'Boundary-layer turbulence characteristics during aeolian saltation', Geophysical Research Letters, vol. , no. , p. 39, L11402
  • Sherman, D, Li, Bailiang, Farrell, E, Ellis, J & Cox, W 2011 'Measuring aeolian saltation: a comparison of sensors', Journal of Coastal Research, vol. , no. , p. SI 59, 280-290
  • Sherman, D, Li, B, Quiring, S & Farrell, E 2010 'Benchmarking the war against global warming', Annals of American Association of Geographers, vol. 100, no. 4, p. 1013-1024
  • Li, B, Sherman, D, Farrell, E & Ellis, J 2010 'Variability of apparent von Kármán parameter during aeolian saltation', Geophysical Research Letters, vol. , no. , p. 37, L15404
  • Ellis, J, Li, B, Farrell, E & Sherman, D 2009 'Protocols for characterizing aeolian mass-flux profiles', Aeolian Research, vol. 1, no. , p. 19-26
  • Li, B, Granja, H, Farrell, E, Ellis, J & Sherman, D 2009 'Aeolian saltation at Esposende beach', Journal of Coastal Research, vol. , no. , p. SI 56, 327-331
  • Farrell, E, Granja, H, Cappietti, L, Ellis, J & Li, B 2009 'Wave transformation across a rock platform, Belinho, Portugal', Journal of Coastal Research, vol. , no. , p. SI 56, 44-48


  • Quiring, Steven 2012 Planet Earth: Laboratory Manual, Hayden-McNeil Publishing, Plymouth, MI 48170, USA


  • Li, Bailiang, 2019, Principal Investigator, Effect of atmospheric stability on aeolian processes, RMB600,000 NSFC General Program.
  • Li, Bailiang & Zhang, Yixin 2014, Principal Investigator, XJTLU SURF Project:Dry deposition of atmospheric PM2.5 to wavy water surfaces, 3000.0000, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
  • Zhang, Yixin & Li, Bailiang 2014, Co-Investigator, XJTLU SURF Project: Impacts of atmospheric PM2.5 on the behaviors of aquatic macroinvertebrates, , Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University
  • Li, Bailiang, McKenna Neuman, Cheryl & Plater, Andrew 2014, Principal Investigator, XJTLU Research Development Fund: Morphodynamics of fence-dune systems, 47350.0000, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University


  • ENV206 Environmental Science Field Skills, Module Leader
  • ENV101 GIS and Research Skills, Module Leader
Bailiang Li