Physiological ecology of marine mammals which manily focuses on: 

1) Reproductive physiology;

2) Bioenergetics;

3) Stress physiology.

EDUCATION:
2003–2006: Ph.D in Hydrobiology, Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Mentor: Prof. Ding WANG.
1998–2001: M.Sc in Biology Science. College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, China. Mentor: Prof. Zhen Cai YANG
1991–1995: B.Sc in Biology Science. College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, China.

TRAINING：
Dec 2010, 1st South-East Asian Training Workshops in Marine Mammal Research Techniques: Estimation of Population Parameters. Organized by Dr. Leszek Karczmarski, The Swire Institute of Marine Science, The University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong, China).
Jan 2006, Non-invasive Hormone Monitoring Course, hosted by Perth Zoo and the University of Western Australia. (Perth, Australia)

2010–present: Associate Professor of Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
2006–2010: Assistant Professor of Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
2001–2003: Lecturer of College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, China. Zoology and Animal Ecology teaching.
1995–2001: Assistant Lecturer of College of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, China. Zoological experiment teaching.

1. Dec, 2008: The First Grade Hubei Advanced Science and Technique Awards, for the research and conservation project: Ex situ conservation on the Yangtze finless porpoise. (the 6th co-author) 
2. Mar, 2005: The Second Grade Awards of Hebei Science and Technique Products, for the Technique of high density aquaculture of Chinese soft-shelled turtle. (the 6th co-author)
3. Mar, 2005: The Second Grade Awards of Hebei Science and Technique Products, for the Research on protein requirement and feed of the Chinese soft-shelled turtle. (the 6th co-author)

1.  Hao Yu Jiang, Wang Ke Xiong, Han Jia Bo, Zheng Jing Song, Xian Yi Jie, Yao Zhiping, Lu Zhi Chuang ,Li Hai Yan, Zhang Xian Feng*. 2011. Marine Mammal Researches in China. Acta Theriologica Sinica, 31 (1):20-36. (In Chinese with English abstract) 
2.  Wu Hai Ping, Hao Yu Jiang*, Xiong Li, Qing Zhong Zhao, Dao Quan Chen, Xin An Kuang, Zhang Bin Kou, Kang Kang Feng, Wei Ming Gong, Ding Wang*. 2010. B-Mode ultrasonographic evaluation of the testis in relation to serum testosterone concentration in male Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides asiaeorientalis) during the breeding season. Theriogenology, 73, 383–391. 
3.  Wu Hai Ping, Hao Yu Jiang*, Xue Ying Yu, Yi Jie Xian, Qing Zhong Zhao, Dao Quan Chen, Xin An Kuang, Zhang in Kou, Kang Kang Feng, Wei Ming Gong, Ding Wang* . 2010. Variation in sexual behaviors in a group of captive male Yangtze finless porpoises (Neophocaena phocaenoides asiaeorientalis): motivated by physiological changes? Theriogenology, 74, 1467–1475.
4.  Samuel T. Turvey, Leigh A. Barrett, Tom Hart, Ben Collen, Hao Yu Jiang*, Zhang Lei, Zhang Xin Qiao, Wang Xian Yan, Huang Ya Dong, Zhou Kai Ya and Wang Ding. 2010. Spatial and temporal extinction dynamics in a freshwater cetacean. Proceedings of Royal Society B. 277, 3139-3147. 
5.  Samuel T. Turvey*, Leigh A. Barrett, Hao Yujiang, Zhang Lei, Zhang Xin Qiao, Wang Xian Yan, Huang Ya Dong, Zhou Kai Ya, Tom Hart, And Wang Ding*. 2010. Rapidly shifting baselines in Yangtze fishing communities and local memory of extinct species. Conservation Biology, 24, 778–787. 
6.  Xian Yi Jie, Kexiong Wang, Dong Lijun, Hao Yu Jiang and Ding Wang*. 2010. Some observations on the sociosexual behavior of a captive male Yangtze finless porpoise calf (Neophocaena phocaenoides asiaeorientalis). Marine and Freshwater, Behaviour and Physiology, 43, 3, 221–225. 
7.  Hao Yu Jiang, Qing Zhong Zhao; Hai Ping Wu; Dao Quan Chen; Cheng Gong; Li Li; Ding Wang*. 2009. Physiological responses to capture and handling of free-ranging male Yangtze finless porpoises (Neophocaena phocaenoides asiaeorientalis). Marine and Freshwater, Behavior and Physiology, 42, 315-327. 
8.  Lin Gang, Hao Yu Jiang, Wang Ding*. 2008. Determination of serum amino acid concentration in free-ranging and captive Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides Asiaeorientalis). Acta Hydrobiologica Sinica, 2008, 32(2): 244-251 (in Chinese with English abstract). 
9.  Hao Yu Jiang, Chen Dao Quan, Zhao Qing Zhong, Wang Ding*. 2007. Serum concentrations of gonadotropins and steroid hormones of Neophocaena phocaenoides asiaeorientalis in middle and lower regions of the Yangtze River. Theriogenology, 67(4):673-680. 
10.  Chen Dao Quan, Hao Yu Jiang, Zhao Qing Zhong, Wang Ding*. 2006. Reproductive seasonality and maturity of male Neophocaena phocaenoides asiaeorientalis in captivity: a case study based on the hormone evidence. Marine and Freshwater, Behavoir and Physiology, 39(2), 163-173. 
11.  Dong Wei Wei, Xu Ying, Wang Ding*, Hao Yu Jiang. 2006. Mercury concentrations in Yangtze finless porpoises (Neophocaena phocaenoides asiaeorientalis) from eastern Dongting Lake, China. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 15, 441-447. 
12.  Hao Yu Jiang, Wang Ding*, Zhang XianFeng. 2006. Review on breeding biology of Yangtze finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides asiaeorientalis). Acta Theriologica Sinica, 26(2): 191-200 (in Chinese with English abstract).
13.  Hao Yu Jiang,　Zhang Guo Hong,　Jia Yan Ju,　Yang Zhen Cai. 2003. Study on Effects of Stocking Density on Fishes. Journal of Hebei Normal University (Natural Science Edition), 27(4): 397-401. (in Chinese with English abstract) 
14.  Hao Yu Jiang, Yu Lian Ling, Yang Zhen Cai, Gao Yong Li. 2002. The Regulative Methods of Ecological Factors Cultivating Environment of Soft-shelled Turtle (Trionyx sinesis). Journal of Hebei Normal University (Natural Science Edition), 26（3）：305-308. (in Chinese with English abstract) 
15.  Hao Yu Jiang, Yang Zhen Cai, Gaoyong Li,Jia Yan Ju. 2002. Principles,Structure and Characteristics of A New Kind of Ecological Breeding Model on Trionyx sinensis. Journal of Ecology, 21(2):74-76. (in Chinese with English abstract) 
16.  Li Tong Qing, Hao Yu Jiang, An rui Yong, and Gao Ying Jie. 2002. The effect of protein content in the feedstuff on the digestibility of the Amur Sturgeon (Acipenser schrenckii). Freshwater Aquaculture, 32(5)：51-54. (in Chinese) 
17.  Wu Yue Feng, Zhang Hui Lian, Liu Shu Guang, Hao Yu Jiang, Zhang Lu Qiang. 1997. On the feeding behavior of black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix) during the courtship display season in capativity. Acta Zoologica Sinica, 43 (Suppl.): 87-90. (in Chinese with English abstract)

There are two freshwater cetacean species living in the Yangtze River, China. One is baiji, the first possibly extinct cetacean species caused by increasing anthropogenic activities, such as busy traffic, over and illegal fishing, sewage pollution and water projects in the Yangtze basin. The other one is the Yangtze finless porpoise, the only freshwater subspecies of the Neophocaena. Affected by the similar threats, the population of the YFP also has been decreasing drastically in the past several decades. The latest estimate on the population size was only about 1800 according to the 2006 Expedition on the Yangtze River Cetaceans. Moreover, evidence from historical abundance estimates and diversity of population genetics reveals a concerned situation that Yangtze finless porpoise may follow the step of baiji to become extinct in wild in the near future, if no prompt and effective protection actions were conducted.
Our research group aims to identify the major threats to the cetaceans and understand the response and resilience of the cetaceans to the environment changes by investigating the population dynamics, physiology, acoustics and genetics of the Yangtze cetaceans. Our present goal is to find and provide effective strategy and practical countermeasures to slow down the quick population decline of the Yangtze finless porpoise. Our ultimate goal is to understand and improve the Yangtze aquatic environment and make it to be the eternal home of the only surviving freshwater cetacean in the Yangtze.
My personal interests mainly focus on reproductive physiology of the Yangtze finless porpoises. We have known that the finless porpoises are obvious seasonal breeders by non-invasively monitoring the fecal and urinary reproductive hormones of the captive animals. We are also clear about the ontogeny and seasonal variation of their reproductive organs by using the ultrasound technique. Moreover, I’m also interested in the stress response of the animals to the various impacts caused by human activities, such as fishing, pollution and noise etc.

1. Jul,  2009: Potential impacts of climate change on Yangtze River cetaceans, In: 3rd International Symposium of Integrative Zoology, organized by International Society of Zoological Sciences. Beijing, China.
2. Jul, 2009: Problems, practices and perspectives of cetacean conservation in the Yangtze, In: 23rd International Congress for Conservation Biology, organized by Society for Conservation Biology. Beijing, China.
3. Oct, 2008: Research progress on reproductive physiology of the Yangtze finless porpoise, In: Symposium on Cetacean Research and Conservation across Taiwan Strait, organized by Institute of Hydrobiology, CAS. Wuhan, China.

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