General
Dr. Hua Zhang got his Ph.D. in 2005 and he is a professor at Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontolgy, Chinese Academy of Sciences. His research interests focus on biogeochemistry, quantitative palaeobiogeography and microspherules in the geolocical record.
Research Areas
biogeochemistry; quantitative palaeogeography; microspherules in the geological record.
Publications
Zhang, H., Cao, C.-q., Liu, X.-l., Mu, L., Zheng, Q.-f., Liu, F., Xiang, L., Liu, L.-j. and Shen, S.-z. (2015) The terrestrial end-Permian mass extinction in South China. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology.
Zheng, Q.-F., Cao, C.-Q., Wang, Y., Zhang, H. and Ding, Y. (2015) Microbialite concretions in a dolostone crust at the Permian–Triassic boundary of the Xishan section in Jiangsu Province, South China, Palaeoworld.
Zhang, H., Shen, S.-z., Cao, C.-q. and Zheng, Q.-f., 2014. Origins of microspherules from the Permian–Triassic boundary event layers in South China. Lithos 204, 246-257. [SCI]
Yuan, D.-x., Shen, S.-z., Henderson, C.M., Chen, J., Zhang, H. and Feng, H.-z., 2014. Revised conodont-based integrated high-resolution timescale for the Changhsingian Stage and end-Permian extinction interval at the Meishan sections, South China. Lithos 204, 220-245. [SCI]
Shen, Wenjie, Zhong, L., Lin, Y., Sun, Y., Zhang, Hua, Yang, Z. and Zhou, Y., 2014. Permian-Triassic wildfire gap responses to the mass extinction-An example study in the meishan section，Zhejiang province. ACTA Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni 53, 19-26.
Shen, S.-z., Zhang, H., Shi, G.R., Li, W.-z., Xie, J.-f., Mu, L., Fan, J.-x., 2013. Early Permian (Cisuralian) global brachiopod palaeobiogeography. Gondwana Research 24, 104-124. [SCI]
Shen, S.-z., Cao, C.-q., Zhang, H., Bowring, S.A., Henderson, C.M., Payne, J.L., Davydov, V.I., Chen, B., Yuan, D.-x., Zhang, Y.-c., Wang, W., Zheng, Q.-f., 2013. High-resolution δ13Ccarb chemostratigraphy from latest Guadalupian through earliest Triassic in South China and Iran. Earth and Planetary Science Letters 375, 156-165. [SCI]
Fan, J., Chen, Q., Hou, X., Miller, A.I., Melchin, M.J., Shen, S., Wu, S., Goldman, D., Mitchell, C.E., Yang, Q., Zhang, Y., Zhan, R., Wang, J., Leng, Q., Zhang, H., Zhang, L., 2013. Geobiodiversity Database: a comprehensive section-based integration of stratigraphic and paleontological data. Newsletters on Stratigraphy 46, 111-136. [SCI]
Shen, S., Zhang, H., Xiang, L., Henderson, C.M., Zheng, Q., Yuan, D., Cao, C., Wang, Y., Chen, J., 2013. Unraveling the Last Moment of the End-Permian Mass Extinction. Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition) 87, 914.
Shen Wenjie, Zhang Hua, Sun Yongge ,et al. Evidences for the Permian-Triassic wildfire event: Review and appraisal. Advances in Earth Science, 2012, 27(6): 613-623(in Chinese with English abstract)
Shen, S.-z., Crowley, J. L., Wang, Y., Bowring, S. A., Erwin, D. H., Sadler, P. M., Cao, C.-q., Rothman, D. H., Henderson, C. M., Ramezani, J., Zhang, H., Shen, Y., Wang, X.-d., Wang, W., Mu, L., Li, W.-z., Tang, Y.-g., Liu, X.-l., Liu, L.-j., Zeng, Y., Jiang, Y.-f., and Jin, Y.-g., 2011a, Calibrating the End-Permian Mass Extinction: Science, v. 334, no. 6061, p. 1367-1372. [SCI]
Fan Junxuan, Zhang Hua, Hou Xudong, Wu Shuang-Ye, Shen Shuzhong, Yang Qun, Wang Yue, Luo Hui, Leng Qin, Zhang Yuandong, Zhan Renbin, Chen Qing, 2011. Quantitative Research Trends of Palaeobiology and Stratigraphy – Construction of the Geobiodiversity Database (GBDB) using EScience Technology. Acta Palaeontologica Sinica, 50(2): 141-153. (in Chinese with English abstract)
Yanan Shen, James Farquhar, Hua Zhang, Andrew masterson, Tonggang Zhang & Boswell A. Wing. 2011. Multiple S-isotopic evidence for episodic shoaling of anoxic water during Late Permian mass extinctions: Nature Communications, v. 2, p. 210. [SCI]
Zhang Renjie, Zhang Hua, Yao Huazhou, Wang Jianxiong, Niu Zhijun. 2010. Microspherules found from the Upper Devonian limestone of Hainan island. Science technology and engineering, 10(33): 8123-8127.
Shen, Shuzhong, Zhu, Maoyan, Wang, Xiangdong, Li, Guoxiang, Cao, Changqun, and Zhang, Hua, 2010, A comparison of the biological, geological events and environmental backgrounds between the Neoproterozoic-Cambrian and Permian-Triassic transitions: SCIENCE CHINA Earth Sciences, v. 53, p. 1873-1884. [SCI]
Shen, S.-Z., Henderson, C.M., Bowring, S.A., Cao, C.-Q., Wang, Y., Wang, W., Zhang, H., Zhang, Y.-C., and Mu, L., 2010, High-resolution Lopingian (Late Permian) timescale of South China: Geological Journal, v. 45, p. 122-134[SCI].
Shen Shu-zhong, Cao Chang-qun, Zhang Yi-chun, Li Wen-zhong, Shi, G.R., Wang Yue, Wu Ya-sheng, Ueno, K., Henderson, C.M., Wang Xiang-dong, Zhang Hua, Wang Xiao-juan & Chen Jun. 2010. End-Permian mass extinction and palaeoenvironmental changes across the Permian-Triassic boundary in the oceanic carbonate section in Neotethys, Global Planetary Change 73(1-2): 3-14. [SCI].
Shen Shu-zhong, Xie Jun-fang, Zhang Hua, Shi G.R., 2009. Roadian-Wordian (Guadalupian, Middle Permian) global palaeobiogeography of brachiopods, Global and Planetary Change 65:166-181 [SCI]
A.D. Saunders, A.S. Cohen and H. Zhang. 2009. Depletion of redox-sensitive elements in the Meishan Section, China: Proxy evidence for large-scale oceanic anoxia across the Permo-Triassic boundary? Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 41, No. 7, p. 359
Shen Wenjie, Lin Yangting, Sun Yongge, Xu Lin, Zhang Hua. 2008. Black carbon record across the Permian-Triassic boundary section at Meishan，Changhsing County，Zhejiang Province and its significance．Acta Petrologica Sinica, 24(10): 2407-2414. [SCI]
Zhang Hua. 2007. Microspherules in Geologic Records. Journal of Stratigraphy. 31(2): 110~116. (In Chinese with English abstract).
Xie Junfang, Zhang Hua, Shen Shuzhong. 2007. Roadian-Wordian (Permian) Global brachiopod database and quantitative palaeobiogeographic analysis. Acta Palaeontologica Sinica, 46(4): 420-429.
Wang Yue, Zhang Hua, and Wang Xiaojuan (eds), 2007. XVI International Congress on the Carboniferous and Permian, Abstracts. Journal of Stratigraphy, vol. 31, suppplement 1, 242 p.
Shen Shu-zhong, Zhang Hua, Shang Qing-hua and Li Wen-zhong. 2006, Permian stratigraphy and correlation of Northeast China: A review. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences. 26: 304-326. [SCI]
Zhang Hua. 2005. Impact stratigraphy—an introduction. Advances in earth science. 20(9): 961~969. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Sang SX, Zheng YF, Zhang H, Xu L, and Fan BH. 2004. Researches on carbon and oxygen stable isotopes or lower Paleozoic carbonates in Xuzhou area．Acta Petrologica Sinica, 20(3): 707~716. (SCI) (In Chinese with English abstract)
Shen Shuzhong, Zhang Hua, Li Wenzhong, Mu Lin, Xie Junfang. 2006. Brachiopod diversity pattern of South China from Carboniferous to Permian. In Rong Jiayu et al. Eds Originations, radiations and biodiversity changes — Evidences from the Chinese fossil record. 485~501. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Shen Shu-zhong, Zhang Hua, Li Wen-zhong, Mou Lin, Xie Junfang. 2006. Brachiopod diversity pattern from Carboniferous to Triassic in South China. Geological Journal. 41(3-4): 345-361. [SCI]
Wang Xiangdong, Wang Xiaojuan, Zhang Feng, Zhang Hua. 2006. Carboniferous and Permian rugose corals in South China: diversity pattern and environmental change. In Rong Jiayu et al. Eds Originations, radiations and biodiversity changes — Evidences from the Chinese fossil record. 467~483. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Wang Xiangdong, Wang Xiaojuan, Zhang Feng, Zhang Hua. 2006. Carboniferous and Permian rugose corals in South China: diversity pattern and environmental change. Geological Journal. 41(3-4):329-343. [SCI]
Zhang Hua. 2006. Impact Stratigraphical Records and Mass Extinctions. Abstract submitted to the Second International Palaeontological Congress.
Shen Shu-Zhong, Zhang Hua, Li Wen-Zhong. 2004. An Introduction of Methods for Removing Biases in Establishing Biodiversity Patterns from Fossil Records. Acta Paalaeontologica Sinica, 43(3):433-441.
Zhang Hua, Xu Lei, Fan Bingxeng, Sang Shuxun. 2001. The geologic assessment of optimum seeking for potential coalbed methane districts in Huaibei. Journal of Huainan Institute of Technology. Vol.21,No.4, pp.9~12. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Zhang Hua, Xu Lei, Fan Bingheng, Sang Shuxun. 2002, Forecast of Gas-bearing Capacity of Deep-seated Coal Bed in the Huainan and Huaibei Areas. Geology of Anhui, Vol.12, No.1, 35-38. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Fan Bingheng, Zhang Hua. 2001. Biostratigraphic evidences for strike- slip distance of Tancheng-Lujiang faultnear Bohai Sea. Journal of China University of Mining & Technology. Vol.29,No.3, pp.283~286. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Fan Bingheng, He Xilin, Zhang Hua. 2000. Research on permocarboniferous brachiopods and their biogeography in North China Platform. Journal of Palaeogeography. Vol.2,No.2, pp.46~53. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Xu Lei, Zhang Hua, Sang Shuxun, Fan Bingheng. 2001. Features of the coal gas saturation in Huaibei area. Coal Geology and Exploration. Vol.29,No.6, pp.31~32. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Xu Lei, Zhang Hua, Sang Shuxun, Fan Bingheng. Study on gas-bearing properties of coal reservoirs in Huainan area. Coal Geology of China. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Xu Lei, Zhang Hua, Sang Shuxun. Geochemistry Behaviour of Trace Elements in the Bastard Coal. Coal Geology and Exploration. Vol.30,No.4, pp.1~2. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Sang Shuxun, Xu Lei, Zhang Hua. 2002, Depositional Model of Lime Sand Barriers of Cambrianin Xu zhou Area. Journal of China University of Mining & Technology. Vol.31, No.6, 565-570. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Sang Shuxun, Qin Yong, Fan Bingheng, Jiang Bo, Fu Xuehai, Zhang Hua, Xu Lei. 2000. Features of low rank coal reservoir in limnic basins. Journal of China University of Mining & Technology. Vol.30, No.4, pp.341~345. (In Chinese)
Sang Shuxun, Qin Yong, Jiang Bo, Fan Bingheng, Xu Lei, Zhang Hua．2001. Studies on coalbed methane geology and potential for exploration and development in Huainan Area. Natural Gas Industry. Vol.21,No.5, pp.19~22. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Xia Xiaohong, Zhang Hua, Yang Weifeng. 2002, Differentiation of Water Bursting Sources by Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation in Caozhuang Coal Mine. West-China Exploration Engineering. no.4. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Zheng, Q.-F., Cao, C.-Q., Wang, Y., Zhang, H. and Ding, Y. (2015) Microbialite concretions in a dolostone crust at the Permian–Triassic boundary of the Xishan section in Jiangsu Province, South China, Palaeoworld.
Zhang, H., Shen, S.-z., Cao, C.-q. and Zheng, Q.-f., 2014. Origins of microspherules from the Permian–Triassic boundary event layers in South China. Lithos 204, 246-257. [SCI]
Yuan, D.-x., Shen, S.-z., Henderson, C.M., Chen, J., Zhang, H. and Feng, H.-z., 2014. Revised conodont-based integrated high-resolution timescale for the Changhsingian Stage and end-Permian extinction interval at the Meishan sections, South China. Lithos 204, 220-245. [SCI]
Shen, Wenjie, Zhong, L., Lin, Y., Sun, Y., Zhang, Hua, Yang, Z. and Zhou, Y., 2014. Permian-Triassic wildfire gap responses to the mass extinction-An example study in the meishan section，Zhejiang province. ACTA Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni 53, 19-26.
Shen, S.-z., Zhang, H., Shi, G.R., Li, W.-z., Xie, J.-f., Mu, L., Fan, J.-x., 2013. Early Permian (Cisuralian) global brachiopod palaeobiogeography. Gondwana Research 24, 104-124. [SCI]
Shen, S.-z., Cao, C.-q., Zhang, H., Bowring, S.A., Henderson, C.M., Payne, J.L., Davydov, V.I., Chen, B., Yuan, D.-x., Zhang, Y.-c., Wang, W., Zheng, Q.-f., 2013. High-resolution δ13Ccarb chemostratigraphy from latest Guadalupian through earliest Triassic in South China and Iran. Earth and Planetary Science Letters 375, 156-165. [SCI]
Fan, J., Chen, Q., Hou, X., Miller, A.I., Melchin, M.J., Shen, S., Wu, S., Goldman, D., Mitchell, C.E., Yang, Q., Zhang, Y., Zhan, R., Wang, J., Leng, Q., Zhang, H., Zhang, L., 2013. Geobiodiversity Database: a comprehensive section-based integration of stratigraphic and paleontological data. Newsletters on Stratigraphy 46, 111-136. [SCI]
Shen, S., Zhang, H., Xiang, L., Henderson, C.M., Zheng, Q., Yuan, D., Cao, C., Wang, Y., Chen, J., 2013. Unraveling the Last Moment of the End-Permian Mass Extinction. Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition) 87, 914.
Shen Wenjie, Zhang Hua, Sun Yongge ,et al. Evidences for the Permian-Triassic wildfire event: Review and appraisal. Advances in Earth Science, 2012, 27(6): 613-623(in Chinese with English abstract)
Shen, S.-z., Crowley, J. L., Wang, Y., Bowring, S. A., Erwin, D. H., Sadler, P. M., Cao, C.-q., Rothman, D. H., Henderson, C. M., Ramezani, J., Zhang, H., Shen, Y., Wang, X.-d., Wang, W., Mu, L., Li, W.-z., Tang, Y.-g., Liu, X.-l., Liu, L.-j., Zeng, Y., Jiang, Y.-f., and Jin, Y.-g., 2011a, Calibrating the End-Permian Mass Extinction: Science, v. 334, no. 6061, p. 1367-1372. [SCI]
Fan Junxuan, Zhang Hua, Hou Xudong, Wu Shuang-Ye, Shen Shuzhong, Yang Qun, Wang Yue, Luo Hui, Leng Qin, Zhang Yuandong, Zhan Renbin, Chen Qing, 2011. Quantitative Research Trends of Palaeobiology and Stratigraphy – Construction of the Geobiodiversity Database (GBDB) using EScience Technology. Acta Palaeontologica Sinica, 50(2): 141-153. (in Chinese with English abstract)
Yanan Shen, James Farquhar, Hua Zhang, Andrew masterson, Tonggang Zhang & Boswell A. Wing. 2011. Multiple S-isotopic evidence for episodic shoaling of anoxic water during Late Permian mass extinctions: Nature Communications, v. 2, p. 210. [SCI]
Zhang Renjie, Zhang Hua, Yao Huazhou, Wang Jianxiong, Niu Zhijun. 2010. Microspherules found from the Upper Devonian limestone of Hainan island. Science technology and engineering, 10(33): 8123-8127.
Shen, Shuzhong, Zhu, Maoyan, Wang, Xiangdong, Li, Guoxiang, Cao, Changqun, and Zhang, Hua, 2010, A comparison of the biological, geological events and environmental backgrounds between the Neoproterozoic-Cambrian and Permian-Triassic transitions: SCIENCE CHINA Earth Sciences, v. 53, p. 1873-1884. [SCI]
Shen, S.-Z., Henderson, C.M., Bowring, S.A., Cao, C.-Q., Wang, Y., Wang, W., Zhang, H., Zhang, Y.-C., and Mu, L., 2010, High-resolution Lopingian (Late Permian) timescale of South China: Geological Journal, v. 45, p. 122-134[SCI].
Shen Shu-zhong, Cao Chang-qun, Zhang Yi-chun, Li Wen-zhong, Shi, G.R., Wang Yue, Wu Ya-sheng, Ueno, K., Henderson, C.M., Wang Xiang-dong, Zhang Hua, Wang Xiao-juan & Chen Jun. 2010. End-Permian mass extinction and palaeoenvironmental changes across the Permian-Triassic boundary in the oceanic carbonate section in Neotethys, Global Planetary Change 73(1-2): 3-14. [SCI].
Shen Shu-zhong, Xie Jun-fang, Zhang Hua, Shi G.R., 2009. Roadian-Wordian (Guadalupian, Middle Permian) global palaeobiogeography of brachiopods, Global and Planetary Change 65:166-181 [SCI]
A.D. Saunders, A.S. Cohen and H. Zhang. 2009. Depletion of redox-sensitive elements in the Meishan Section, China: Proxy evidence for large-scale oceanic anoxia across the Permo-Triassic boundary? Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 41, No. 7, p. 359
Shen Wenjie, Lin Yangting, Sun Yongge, Xu Lin, Zhang Hua. 2008. Black carbon record across the Permian-Triassic boundary section at Meishan，Changhsing County，Zhejiang Province and its significance．Acta Petrologica Sinica, 24(10): 2407-2414. [SCI]
Zhang Hua. 2007. Microspherules in Geologic Records. Journal of Stratigraphy. 31(2): 110~116. (In Chinese with English abstract).
Xie Junfang, Zhang Hua, Shen Shuzhong. 2007. Roadian-Wordian (Permian) Global brachiopod database and quantitative palaeobiogeographic analysis. Acta Palaeontologica Sinica, 46(4): 420-429.
Wang Yue, Zhang Hua, and Wang Xiaojuan (eds), 2007. XVI International Congress on the Carboniferous and Permian, Abstracts. Journal of Stratigraphy, vol. 31, suppplement 1, 242 p.
Shen Shu-zhong, Zhang Hua, Shang Qing-hua and Li Wen-zhong. 2006, Permian stratigraphy and correlation of Northeast China: A review. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences. 26: 304-326. [SCI]
Zhang Hua. 2005. Impact stratigraphy—an introduction. Advances in earth science. 20(9): 961~969. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Sang SX, Zheng YF, Zhang H, Xu L, and Fan BH. 2004. Researches on carbon and oxygen stable isotopes or lower Paleozoic carbonates in Xuzhou area．Acta Petrologica Sinica, 20(3): 707~716. (SCI) (In Chinese with English abstract)
Shen Shuzhong, Zhang Hua, Li Wenzhong, Mu Lin, Xie Junfang. 2006. Brachiopod diversity pattern of South China from Carboniferous to Permian. In Rong Jiayu et al. Eds Originations, radiations and biodiversity changes — Evidences from the Chinese fossil record. 485~501. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Shen Shu-zhong, Zhang Hua, Li Wen-zhong, Mou Lin, Xie Junfang. 2006. Brachiopod diversity pattern from Carboniferous to Triassic in South China. Geological Journal. 41(3-4): 345-361. [SCI]
Wang Xiangdong, Wang Xiaojuan, Zhang Feng, Zhang Hua. 2006. Carboniferous and Permian rugose corals in South China: diversity pattern and environmental change. In Rong Jiayu et al. Eds Originations, radiations and biodiversity changes — Evidences from the Chinese fossil record. 467~483. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Wang Xiangdong, Wang Xiaojuan, Zhang Feng, Zhang Hua. 2006. Carboniferous and Permian rugose corals in South China: diversity pattern and environmental change. Geological Journal. 41(3-4):329-343. [SCI]
Zhang Hua. 2006. Impact Stratigraphical Records and Mass Extinctions. Abstract submitted to the Second International Palaeontological Congress.
Shen Shu-Zhong, Zhang Hua, Li Wen-Zhong. 2004. An Introduction of Methods for Removing Biases in Establishing Biodiversity Patterns from Fossil Records. Acta Paalaeontologica Sinica, 43(3):433-441.
Zhang Hua, Xu Lei, Fan Bingxeng, Sang Shuxun. 2001. The geologic assessment of optimum seeking for potential coalbed methane districts in Huaibei. Journal of Huainan Institute of Technology. Vol.21,No.4, pp.9~12. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Zhang Hua, Xu Lei, Fan Bingheng, Sang Shuxun. 2002, Forecast of Gas-bearing Capacity of Deep-seated Coal Bed in the Huainan and Huaibei Areas. Geology of Anhui, Vol.12, No.1, 35-38. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Fan Bingheng, Zhang Hua. 2001. Biostratigraphic evidences for strike- slip distance of Tancheng-Lujiang faultnear Bohai Sea. Journal of China University of Mining & Technology. Vol.29,No.3, pp.283~286. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Fan Bingheng, He Xilin, Zhang Hua. 2000. Research on permocarboniferous brachiopods and their biogeography in North China Platform. Journal of Palaeogeography. Vol.2,No.2, pp.46~53. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Xu Lei, Zhang Hua, Sang Shuxun, Fan Bingheng. 2001. Features of the coal gas saturation in Huaibei area. Coal Geology and Exploration. Vol.29,No.6, pp.31~32. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Xu Lei, Zhang Hua, Sang Shuxun, Fan Bingheng. Study on gas-bearing properties of coal reservoirs in Huainan area. Coal Geology of China. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Xu Lei, Zhang Hua, Sang Shuxun. Geochemistry Behaviour of Trace Elements in the Bastard Coal. Coal Geology and Exploration. Vol.30,No.4, pp.1~2. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Sang Shuxun, Xu Lei, Zhang Hua. 2002, Depositional Model of Lime Sand Barriers of Cambrianin Xu zhou Area. Journal of China University of Mining & Technology. Vol.31, No.6, 565-570. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Sang Shuxun, Qin Yong, Fan Bingheng, Jiang Bo, Fu Xuehai, Zhang Hua, Xu Lei. 2000. Features of low rank coal reservoir in limnic basins. Journal of China University of Mining & Technology. Vol.30, No.4, pp.341~345. (In Chinese)
Sang Shuxun, Qin Yong, Jiang Bo, Fan Bingheng, Xu Lei, Zhang Hua．2001. Studies on coalbed methane geology and potential for exploration and development in Huainan Area. Natural Gas Industry. Vol.21,No.5, pp.19~22. (In Chinese with English abstract)
Xia Xiaohong, Zhang Hua, Yang Weifeng. 2002, Differentiation of Water Bursting Sources by Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation in Caozhuang Coal Mine. West-China Exploration Engineering. no.4. (In Chinese with English abstract)