Mathieu Nsenga Kumwimba

@rcees.cas.cn

State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, RCEES
Research Center for Eco-environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Beijing, China

Mathieu Nsenga Kumwimba
Mathieu holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science field with a strong background in ecological control of non-point source pollution, and his research interests are focused on water pollution control (urban and agricultural wastewater) in particularly by using constructed wetlands, filter system, bioreactor, and the integrated technology. He does have both postdoctoral and research associate experiences at Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, CAS and School of Environmental Science and Engineering, SYSU. The achievement of his research works and experience could be seen in his detailed resume (CV). He is experienced with statistical methods, multivariate analyses. Highly motivated, loyal, lab and field committed researcher, he’s a quick learner with strong ability of working both in team and independently with strong communication skills. He was awarded as both outstanding International Graduate Ph.D researcher and postdoctoral research fellow based on his academic achievement

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Environmental Science, Soil Science, Biochemistry
1506

Scholar Citations

21

Scholar h-index

33

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Are riparian buffer strips effective for nutrient retention under cold frozen conditions?
    MN Kumwimba, X Li, J Huang, M Dzakpasu, BE Ifon, DK Muyembe, ...
    Ecological Engineering 212, 107512 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Advances in ecotechnologies for the control of non-point source pollution in agricultural and urban watersheds
    M Nsenga Kumwimba, FO Ajibade, M Dzakpasu, E Soana
    Frontiers in Environmental Science 12, 1400853 , 2024
    2024
  • Microbial phylogenetic divergence between surface-water and sedimentary ecosystems drove the resistome profiles
    OE Ohore, J Zhang, BE Ifon, MN Kumwimba, X Mu, D Kuang, Z Wang, ...
    Science of the Total Environment 915, 170122 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 10
  • Advances in ecotechnological methods for diffuse nutrient pollution control: wicked issues in agricultural and urban watersheds
    M Nsenga Kumwimba, B Zhu, AI Stefanakis, FO Ajibade, M Dzakpasu, ...
    Frontiers in Environmental Science 11, 1199923 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 37
  • Enhanced nutrient removal in agro-industrial wastes-amended hybrid floating treatment wetlands treating real sewage: Laboratory microcosms to field-scale studies
    MN Kumwimba, J Huang, M Dzakpasu, FO Ajibade, X Li, E Sanganyado, ...
    Chemosphere 330, 138703 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 18
  • An updated review of the efficacy of buffer zones in warm/temperate and cold climates: Insights into processes and drivers of nutrient retention
    MN Kumwimba, J Huang, M Dzakpasu, K De Silva, OE Ohore, FO Ajibade, ...
    Journal of Environmental Management 336, 117646 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 29
  • Vegetated urban streams have sufficient purification ability but high internal nutrient loadings: Microbial communities and nutrient release dynamics
    MN Kumwimba, M Dzakpasu, X Li, J Huang, FO Ajibade, DK Muyembe, ...
    Science of the Total Environment 863, 160921 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 18
  • Impact of biochar amendment on antibiotic removal and ARGs accumulation in constructed wetlands for low C/N wastewater treatment
    FO Ajibade, WX Yin, A Guadie, TF Ajibade, Y Liu, MN Kumwimba, WZ Liu, ...
    Chemical Engineering Journal 459, 141541 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 94
  • Performance of various fillers in ecological floating beds planted with Myriophyllum aquaticum treating municipal wastewater
    MN Kumwimba, X Li, J Huang, DK Muyembe, M Dzakpasu, ...
    Science of the Total Environment 842, 156827 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 29
  • Identification of rainy season nitrogen export controls in a semi-arid mountainous watershed, North China
    HKM Mihiranga, Y Jiang, MGS Sathsarani, X Li, T Ritigala, H Demissie, ...
    Science of the Total Environment 839, 156293 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 19
  • Nutrients retention of a series of small dam-impacted urban rivers in northern China
    MN Kumwimba, L Bao, Z Jie, X Li, J Huang, X Li, J Su, DK Muyembe, ...
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 10 (3), 107967 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 28
  • Nitrogen/phosphorus behavior traits and implications during storm events in a semi-arid mountainous watershed
    HKM Mihiranga, Y Jiang, X Li, W Wang, K De Silva, MN Kumwimba, ...
    Science of the Total Environment 791, 148382 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 50
  • Can vegetated drainage ditches be effective in a similar way as constructed wetlands? Heavy metal and nutrient standing stock by ditch plant species
    MN Kumwimba, B Zhu, MT Moore, T Wang, X Li
    Ecological Engineering 166, 106234 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 19
  • Sequential detention pond-biogeochemical barrier-free water surface wetland system for effluent purification and river eutrophication control
    MN Kumwimba, M Dzakpasu, L Xinzhu, W Wang, Z Jie, L Bao, J Su, X Li
    Journal of Water Process Engineering 41, 102075 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 14
  • Large-scale hybrid accidental urban wetland for polluted river purification in northern China: Evidence and implications for urban river management
    MN Kumwimba, X Li, L De Silva, L Bao, HKM Mihiranga, J Su, X Li
    Environmental Technology & Innovation 22, 101542 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 22
  • How to enhance the purification performance of traditional floating treatment wetlands (FTWs) at low temperatures: strengthening strategies
    MN Kumwimba, A Batool, X Li
    Science of The Total Environment 766, 142608 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 30
  • Impact of biochar amended on antibiotic removal and resistant genes accumulation in constructed wetlands for low C/N wastewater treatment: Performance and mechanism
    FO Ajibade, W Yin, A Guadie, TF Ajibade, Y Liu, MN Kumwimba, WZ Liu, ...
    N Wastewater Treatment: Performance and Mechanism , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 2
  • Nutrient dynamics and retention in a vegetated drainage ditch receiving nutrient-rich sewage at low temperatures
    B Zhu, T Wang, M Dzakpasu, X Li
    Science of the Total Environment 741, 140268 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 45
  • Nitrogen retention in mesocosm sediments received rural wastewater associated with microbial community response to plant species
    Z Dong, L Hu, J Li, MN Kumwimba, J Tang, B Zhu
    Water 12 (11), 3035 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 7
  • Potential of invasive watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spp.) to remediate eutrophic waterbodies with organic and inorganic pollutants
    MN Kumwimba, M Dzakpasu, X Li
    Journal of environmental management 270, 110919 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 53

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Removal of non-point source pollutants from domestic sewage and agricultural runoff by vegetated drainage ditches (VDDs): Design, mechanism, management strategies, and future …
    MN Kumwimba, F Meng, O Iseyemi, MT Moore, B Zhu, W Tao, TJ Liang, ...
    Science of the Total Environment 639, 742-759 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 236
  • Anammox-based processes: How far have we come and what work remains? A review by bibliometric analysis
    MN Kumwimba, T Lotti, E Şenel, X Li, F Suanon
    Chemosphere 238, 124627 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 182
  • Roles of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria in improving metabolism and cometabolism of trace organic chemicals in biological wastewater treatment processes: a review
    MN Kumwimba, F Meng
    Science of the Total Environment 659, 419-441 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 159
  • Impact of biochar amendment on antibiotic removal and ARGs accumulation in constructed wetlands for low C/N wastewater treatment
    FO Ajibade, WX Yin, A Guadie, TF Ajibade, Y Liu, MN Kumwimba, WZ Liu, ...
    Chemical Engineering Journal 459, 141541 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 94
  • Plant soaking decomposition as well as nitrogen and phosphorous release in the water-level fluctuation zone of the Three Gorges Reservoir
    L Xiao, B Zhu, MN Kumwimba, S Jiang
    Science of the Total Environment 592, 527-534 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 66
  • Potential of invasive watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spp.) to remediate eutrophic waterbodies with organic and inorganic pollutants
    MN Kumwimba, M Dzakpasu, X Li
    Journal of environmental management 270, 110919 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 53
  • Nitrogen/phosphorus behavior traits and implications during storm events in a semi-arid mountainous watershed
    HKM Mihiranga, Y Jiang, X Li, W Wang, K De Silva, MN Kumwimba, ...
    Science of the Total Environment 791, 148382 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 50
  • Nutrient dynamics and retention in a vegetated drainage ditch receiving nutrient-rich sewage at low temperatures
    B Zhu, T Wang, M Dzakpasu, X Li
    Science of the Total Environment 741, 140268 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 45
  • Long-term impact of primary domestic sewage on metal/loid accumulation in drainage ditch sediments, plants and water: Implications for phytoremediation and restoration
    MN Kumwimba, B Zhu, F Suanon, DK Muyembe, M Dzakpasu
    Science of the total environment 581, 773-781 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 43
  • Advances in ecotechnological methods for diffuse nutrient pollution control: wicked issues in agricultural and urban watersheds
    M Nsenga Kumwimba, B Zhu, AI Stefanakis, FO Ajibade, M Dzakpasu, ...
    Frontiers in Environmental Science 11, 1199923 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 37
  • Growth characteristics and nutrient removal capability of eco-ditch plants in mesocosm sediment receiving primary domestic wastewater
    MN Kumwimba, B Zhu, DK Muyembe, M Dzakpasu
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 24 (30), 23926-23938 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 37
  • Distribution and risk assessment of metals and arsenic contamination in man-made ditch sediments with different land use types
    M Nsenga Kumwimba, B Zhu, T Wang, DK Muyembe
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 23 (24), 24808-24823 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 35
  • Assessing the influence of different plant species in drainage ditches on mitigation of non-point source pollutants (N, P, and sediments) in the Purple Sichuan Basin
    MN Kumwimba, B Zhu, DK Muyembe
    Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 189 (6), 267 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 31
  • How to enhance the purification performance of traditional floating treatment wetlands (FTWs) at low temperatures: strengthening strategies
    MN Kumwimba, A Batool, X Li
    Science of The Total Environment 766, 142608 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 30
  • An updated review of the efficacy of buffer zones in warm/temperate and cold climates: Insights into processes and drivers of nutrient retention
    MN Kumwimba, J Huang, M Dzakpasu, K De Silva, OE Ohore, FO Ajibade, ...
    Journal of Environmental Management 336, 117646 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 29
  • Performance of various fillers in ecological floating beds planted with Myriophyllum aquaticum treating municipal wastewater
    MN Kumwimba, X Li, J Huang, DK Muyembe, M Dzakpasu, ...
    Science of the Total Environment 842, 156827 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 29
  • Nutrients retention of a series of small dam-impacted urban rivers in northern China
    MN Kumwimba, L Bao, Z Jie, X Li, J Huang, X Li, J Su, DK Muyembe, ...
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 10 (3), 107967 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 28
  • Nutrient removal in a trapezoidal vegetated drainage ditch used to treat primary domestic sewage in a small catchment of the upper Yangtze River
    M Nsenga Kumwimba, M Dzakpasu, B Zhu, T Wang, L Ilunga, ...
    Water and Environment Journal 31 (1), 72-79 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 27
  • Estimation of the removal efficiency of heavy metals and nutrients from ecological drainage ditches treating town sewage during dry and wet seasons
    MN Kumwimba, B Zhu, DK Muyembe
    Environmental monitoring and assessment 189 (9), 434 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 25
  • Uptake and release of sequestered nutrient in subtropical monsoon ecological ditch plant species
    MN Kumwimba, M Dzakpasu, B Zhu, DK Muyembe
    Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 227 (11), 405 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 25