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