This page provides a list of my refereed journal publications. Additional items will be added over time. As with other sections of this faculty site, it serves as the primary and most complete record of my scholarly work, including materials not captured in conventional academic indexes.


  1. Li, M., Guo, Q., Chen, L., Fallgren, P. H. (2025). “Effects of freshwater salinity on suspended sediment settling during different high-turbidity events.” Environmental Pollution, 386, 127195. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2025.127195
  2. Lin, Z., Meneses, D. M., Guo, Q. (2025). “Impacts of Reflective Heat Gain on Substrate Temperatures and Plant Growth Heterogeneity of a Constructed Green Roof.” Journal of Sustainable Water in the Built Environment, ASCE, 11(2), May. https://doi.org/10.1061/JSWBAY.SWENG-578
  3. Chen, X., Lian, J., Guo, Q. (2025). “The Impacts of Water Policies and Hydrological Uncertainty on the Future Energy Transition of the Power Sector in Shanxi Province, China.” Energies, 18(9), 2281. https://doi.org/10.3390/en18092281
  4. Meneses, D. M., Zheng, L., Guo, Q. (2024). “Stormwater-Retaining Ground Surface Depressions of Solar Photovoltaic Farms.” Journal of Sustainable Water in the Built Environment, ASCE, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1061/JSWBAY.SWENG-525
  5. Guo, Q. (2023). “Strategies for a resilient, sustainable, and equitable Mississippi River basin.” River, 2(3), 336–349. Published online September 20, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1002/rvr2.60
  6. Chen, Y., Lian, J., Zhao, X., Guo, Q., Yang, D. (2023). “Advances in Frazil Ice Evolution Mechanisms and Numerical Modelling in Rivers and Channels in Cold Regions.” Water, 15, 2582. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15142582
  7. Sun, L., Xia, J., She, D., Guo, Q., Su, Y., Wang, W. (2023). “Integrated intra-storm predictive analysis and real-time control for urban stormwater storage to reduce flooding risk in cities.” Sustainable Cities and Society, 92, 104506. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2023.104506
  8. Meneses, D. M., Zheng, L., Guo, Q. (2023). “Identification and Quantification of Surface Depressions on Grassy Land Surfaces of Different Topographic Attributes Using High-Resolution Terrestrial Laser Scanning Point Cloud and Triangulated Irregular Network.” Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, ASCE, 28(4): 04023004. https://doi.org/10.1061/JHYEFF.HEENG-5823
  9. Zhang, B., Chen, L., Guo, Q., Zhang, Z., Lian, J. (2023). “Characteristics of nitrogen distribution and its response to microecosystem changes in green infrastructure with different woody plants.” Chemosphere, 313, 137371. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137371
  10. Zhang, B., Chen, L., Jin, S., Guo, Q., Hou, J. (2022). “The Influence of Plants on the Migration and Transformation of Nitrogen in Plant-Soil Systems: A Review.” Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 22, 4084–4102. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-022-01009-1
  11. Zhou, Z., Guo, Q. (2022). “Drainage Alternatives for Rain Gardens on Subsoil of Low Permeability: Balance among Ponding Time, Soil Moisture, and Runoff Reduction.” Journal of Sustainable Water in the Built Environment, ASCE, 8(3): 05022002. https://doi.org/10.1061/JSWBAY.0000988
  12. Zhang, B., Chen, L., Guo, Q., Lian, J., Yao, Y. (2022). “Evaluation of ammonia and nitrate distribution and reduction within stormwater green infrastructure with different woody plants under multiple influencing factors.” Journal of Environmental Management, 302(Part B), 114086. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.114086
  13. Yang, F., Chen, L., Zhang, Y., Guo, Q. (2022). “Construction of appropriate rainwater utilization mode based on comprehensive benefit objective: Example for Tianjin central urban area.” Water & Wastewater Engineering, 48(S1): 1–12 (in Chinese with English abstract).
  14. Hou, W., Zhou, G., Ge, T., Chen, L., Guo, Q. (2022). “Definition of initial road rainwater and disposal device.” Water & Wastewater Engineering, 48(2): 133–142 (in Chinese with English abstract).
  15. Liu, D., Zhang, Z., Wang, W., Zhang, S., Guo, Q. (2021). “The Water Quality Improvement through Two Pollutant Load Allocation Methods in Gehu Lake, China.” Journal of Environmental Engineering, ASCE, 147(12), 04021055. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0001932
  16. Byrne, B. A., Guo, Q. (2021). “Removal of Salt Marsh–Impairing Tidal Flow Restrictions: Impact on Upstream Flooding under the Combined Influence of Rainfall and Tide.” Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, ASCE, 26(7), 05021017. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HE.1943-5584.0002108
  17. Zhou, Z., Meneses, D. M., Yu, Y., Gong, J., Guo, Q. (2021). “Delineation of Small Flat Watershed with High-Resolution DEM from Terrestrial Laser Scanning.” Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, ASCE, 26(7): 04021021. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HE.1943-5584.0002096
  18. Yang, F., Chen, L., Zhang, Y., Guo, Q., Lian, J., Li, M. (2021). “Review of low impact development rainwater system planning.” Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering, 40(6): 62–78 (in Chinese with English abstract).
  19. Feng, W., Xu, K., Guo, Q., Xu, H., Li, M. (2021). “Integrated model and sensitivity analysis of urban waterlogging risk zoning.” Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering, 40(5): 56–67 (in Chinese with English abstract).
  20. Yang, C., Yang, Z., Guo, Q. (2021). “Research on Interceptor Ratio of Combined Sewer System.” Environmental Engineering, Supplement, and Proceedings of 2021 Annual Meeting of Science and Technology, Chinese Society for Environmental Sciences, Vol. 4, 349–352 (in Chinese with English abstract). https://doi.org/10.26914/c.cnkihy.2021.028348
  21. Li, M., Chen, L., Guo, Q., Lian, J. (2021). “Expert Questionnaire Survey on Construction Benefits of Sponge City and Different Measures.” China Water & Wastewater, 37(17): 107–114 (in Chinese with English abstract). https://doi.org/10.19853/j.zgjsps.1000-4602.2021.17.017
  22. Li, M., Lian, J., Guo, Q., Chen, L. (2021). “One-year monitoring of rainwater and snow water quality and its causes in a campus in Tianjin.” South-to-North Water Transfers and Water Science & Technology, 18(6), 110–115 (in Chinese with English abstract). https://doi.org/10.13476/j.cnki.nsbdqk.2020.0121
  23. Weinstein, M. P., Guo, Q., Santasieri, C. (2021). “Protecting People and Property While Restoring Coastal Wetland Habitats.” Estuaries and Coasts, 44, 1710–1721. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12237-021-00900-x
  24. Leidman, S. Z., Rennermalm, A. K., Muthyala, R., Guo, Q., Overeem, I. (2021). “The presence and widespread distribution of dark sediment in Greenland ice sheet supraglacial streams implies substantial impact of microbial communities on sediment deposition and albedo.” Geophysical Research Letters, 48(1). https://doi.org/10.1029/2020GL088444
  25. Li, X., Guo, Q., Wang, Y., Xu, J., Wei, Q., Chen, L., Liao, L. (2020). “Enhancing Nitrogen and Phosphorus Removal by Applying Effective Microorganisms to Constructed Wetlands.” Water, 12(9), 2443. https://doi.org/10.3390/w12092443
  26. Li, M., Guo, Q., Lian, J., Chen, L. (2020). “A calculation method for assessing the social benefits of a sponge city: a case study for the Peiyang Campus, Tianjin University.” Earth Science Frontiers, 27(3), 1–9, (in Chinese with English abstract). DOI:10.13745/j.esf.sf.2020.0.0
  27. Guo, X., Guo, Q., Zhou, Z., Du, P., Zhao, D. (2019). “Degrees of hydrologic restoration by low impact development practices under different runoff volume capture goals.” Journal of Hydrology, 578, 124069. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2019.124069
  28. Zhang, D., Wang, Z., Guo, Q., Lian, J., Chen, L. (2019). “Increase and Spatial Variation in Soil Infiltration Rates Associated with Fibrous and Tap Tree Roots.” Water, 11(8), 1700. https://doi.org/10.3390/w11081700
  29. Wang, Z., Guo, Q., Lian, J., Chen, L. (2019). “Concept and assessment of utilizing rooftop rainwater for pressurized groundwater recharge.” Journal of Hydraulic Engineering (in Chinese with English abstract). https://doi.org/10.13243/j.cnki.slxb.20190256
  30. Hou, J., Sun, Q., Guo, Q., Kang, H., Wang, H., Liu, X., Zhu, K., Chen, L. (2019). “Variations and correlations of pollutants in water and sediment in the sponge campus.” Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering, 38(4), 53–62 (in Chinese with English abstract). https://doi.org/10.11660/slfdxb.20190406
  31. Guo, Q. (2019). “Urban Flood Mitigation Experiences of the United States: Circular Watershed Management and Preparedness Culture Development.” China Flood and Drought Management, 29(2) (in Chinese with English abstract).
  32. Sun, Q., Deng, H., Cao, C., Ma, C., Guo, Q., Chen, L. (2019). “Oxygenation performance evaluation of an improved MABR.” Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering, 38(1), 75–85 (in Chinese with English abstract).
  33. Kang, H., Chen, L., Guo, Q., Lian, J., Hou, J. (2019). “An overview of quantification of groundwater recharge in sponge city construction.” Earth Science Frontiers, 26(6): 58–65 (in Chinese with English abstract). doi.org/10.18745/j.esf.sf.2019.8.7
  34. Zhao, J., Jin, J., Xu, J., Guo, Q., Hang, Q., Chen, Y. (2018). “Risk assessment of flood disaster and forewarning model at different spatial-temporal scales.” Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 132, 791–808. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00704-017-2086-9
  35. Tang, Y., Guo, Q., Su, C., Chen, X. (2017). “Flooding in Delta Areas under Changing Climate: Response of Design Flood Level to Non-Stationarity in Both Inflow Floods and High Tides in South China.” Water, 9, 471. https://doi.org/10.3390/w9070471
  36. Kang, H., Guo, Q., Lian, J., Chen, L. (2017). “Advances in simulation models for whole-life-cycle effectiveness.” Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering, 36(11): 82–93 (in Chinese with English abstract).
  37. Lian, J., Zhang, W., Guo, Q., Liu, F. (2016). “Generation Mechanism and Prediction Model for Low Frequency Noise Induced by Energy Dissipating Submerged Jets during Flood Discharge from a High Dam.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 13, 594. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph13060594
  38. Gharieh, K., Jafari, M. A., Guo, Q. (2015). “Investment in Hydrogen Tri-generation for Wastewater Treatment Plants under Uncertainties.” Journal of Power Sources, 297, 302–314. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2015.07.093
  39. Zhao, J., Jin, J., Guo, Q., Liu, L., Chen, Y., Pan, M. (2014). “Dynamic risk assessment model for flood disaster on a projection pursuit cluster and its application.” Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 28(8), 2175–2183. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00477-014-0881-8
  40. Lian, J., Yao, Y., Ma, C., Guo, Q. (2014). “Reservoir Operation Rules for Controlling Algal Blooms in a Tributary to the Impoundment of Three Gorges Dam.” Water, 6, 3200–3223. https://doi.org/10.3390/w6103200
  41. Walsh, S. P., Rowe, A., Guo, Q. (2014). “Laboratory Scale Study to Quantify the Effect of Sediment Accumulation on the Hydraulic Conductivity of Pervious Concrete.” Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, 140(6). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0000733
  42. Zhao, J., Jin, J., Guo, Q., Chen, Y., Lu, M., Tinoco, T. (2014). “Forewarning model for water pollution risk based on Bayes theory.” Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 21(4), 3073–3081. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-013-2222-8
  43. Zhang, X., Guo, Q., Ma, H. (2014). “Introduction to American Urban Stormwater Management.” Water & Wastewater Engineering, 40(Suppl.), 30–35 (in Chinese with English abstract).
  44. Li, Y., Guo, Q. (2012). “Angular Velocity Formula for Turbulent Vortex Chamber Flows.” Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE, 138(5), 467–470. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0000547
  45. Roseen, R. M., Ballestero, T. P., Fowler, G. D., Guo, Q., Houle, J. (2011). “Sediment Monitoring Bias by Autosampler in Comparison with Whole Volume Sampling for Parking Lot Runoff.” Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, 137(4), 251–257. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0000168
  46. Huang, S., Ng, C., Guo, Q. (2007). “Experimental investigation of the effect of flow turbulence and sediment transport on the adsorption of cadmium ions onto sediment particles.” Journal of Environmental Sciences, 19, 696–703. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1001-0742(07)60116-8
  47. Sankararamakrishnan, N., Guo, Q. (2005). “Chemical Tracers as Indicators of Human Fecal Coliforms at Storm Water Outfalls.” Environment International, 31(8), 1133–1140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2005.04.002
  48. Guo, Q. (2005). “Gate and Vacuum Flushing of Sewer Sediment: Laboratory Testing – Closure.” Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE, 131(12), 1147. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9429(2005)131:12(1147)
  49. Guo, Q., Fan, C.-Y., Raghavan, R., Field, R. (2004). “Gate and Vacuum Flushing of Sewer Sediment: Laboratory Testing.” Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE, 130(5), 463–466. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9429(2004)130:5(463)
  50. Decker, T., Guo, Q. (2003). “Site Assessment for a Stormwater Detention Basin Water Quality Retrofit.” Stormwater, The Journal for Surface Water Quality Professionals, 4(3), 56–66.
  51. Guo, Q. (2002). “Applicability of a Criterion for Onset of River Ice Breakup.” Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE, 128(11), 1023–1026. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9429(2002)128:11(1023)
  52. Guo, Q. (2002). “Method for Quantifying Freshwater Input and Flushing Time in Estuaries – Closure.” Journal of Environmental Engineering, ASCE, 128(5), 479–480. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9372(2002)128:5(479.2)
  53. Guo, Q., Lordi, G. P. (2000). “Method for Quantifying Freshwater Input and Flushing Time in Estuaries.” Journal of Environmental Engineering, ASCE, 126(7), 675–683. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9372(2000)126:7(675)
  54. Suk, N. S., Guo, Q., Psuty, N. P. (1999). “Suspended Solids Flux at Estuary-Marsh Boundary: A Long-Term Continuous Measurement.” Estuarine, Coastal, and Shelf Science, 49, 61–81. https://doi.org/10.1006/ecss.1999.0486
  55. Eckert, J. O., Guo, Q., Moscati, A. F. (1999). “Mass balance of toxic metals in cement and aggregate kilns co-fired with fossil and hazardous waste-derived fuels.” Environmental Engineering Science, 16(1), 31–56. https://doi.org/10.1089/ees.1999.16.31
  56. Eckert, J. O., Guo, Q. (1998). “Heavy Metals in Cement and Cement Kiln Dust from Kilns Co-fired with Hazardous Waste-Derived Fuel: Application of EPA Leaching and Acid-Digestion Procedures.” Journal of Hazardous Materials, 59, 55–93. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0304-3894(97)00090-3
  57. Guo, Q., Toomuluri, P., Eckert, J. O. (1998). “Leachability Article Rankles Readers: authors' responses to letters.” Journal AWWA, 90(6), 108–112. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1551-8833.1998.tb08440.x
  58. Guo, Q., Toomuluri, P., Eckert, J. O. (1998). “Leachability of Regulated Metals from Cement-Mortar Linings.” Journal AWWA, 90(3), 62–73. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1551-8833.1998.tb08397.x
  59. Suk, N., Guo, Q., Psuty, N. P. (1998). “Feasibility of Using Turbidimeter to Quantify Suspended Solids Concentration in a Tidal Saltmarsh Creek.” Estuarine, Coastal, and Shelf Science, 46, 383–391. https://doi.org/10.1006/ecss.1997.0284
  60. Guo, Q. (1997). “Increases of Lead and Chromium in Drinking Water from Using Cement-Mortar Lined Pipes: Initial Modeling and Assessment.” Journal of Hazardous Materials, 56, 181–213. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0304-3894(97)00052-6
  61. Guo, Q. (1997). “Sediment and Heavy Metal Accumulation in Dry Stormwater Detention Basin.” Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE, 123(5), 295–301. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9496(1997)123:5(295)
  62. Guo, Q., Psuty, N. P. (1997). “Flood-Tide Deltaic Wetlands: Detection of their Sequential Spatial Evolution.” Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, 63(3), 273–280.
  63. Guo, Q., Eckert, J. O. (1996). “Heavy Metal Outputs from a Cement Kiln Co-fired with Hazardous Waste Fuels.” Journal of Hazardous Materials, 51, 47–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0304-3894(96)01800-6
  64. Guo, Q. (1996). “Under-Cover Transport of Frazil Granules – Discussion.” Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE, 122(8), 473–474. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9429(1996)122:8(473)
  65. Guo, Q., Song, C. C. S. (1991). “Dropshaft hydrodynamics under transient conditions.” Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE, 117(8), 1042–1055. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9429(1991)117:8(1042)
  66. Guo, Q., Song, C. C. S. (1990). “Surging in urban storm drainage systems.” Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE, 116(12), 1523–1537. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9429(1990)116:12(1523)

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