

My research seeks to understand how the Earth works and continents evolve, and their relevance to Earth resources and environments. My research is rooted in field-based studies and geological, geochemical, petrological and geochronological analysis. I currently pursue this through the study of the Central Asian Orogenic Belt tectonic history and particularly focus on Supercontinent Cycles.
1. Huang, Z.Y., Yuan, C., Long, X.P., Zhang, Y.Y., Ma, X.L., Soldner, J., Du, L., Shu, C.T., 2021. Reply to the comment on “The cause for Nuna breakup in the Early to Middle Mesoproterozoic” by Johansson et al. (2021). Precambrian Research 362, 106287.
2. Huang, Z.Y., Yuan, C., Long, X.P., Zhang, Y.Y., Ma, X.L., Soldner, J., Du, L., Shu, C.T., 2021. The cause for Nuna breakup in the Early to Middle Mesoproterozoic. Precambrian Research 362, 106287.
3. Huang, Z.Y., Yuan, C., Long, X.P., Zhang, Y.Y., Du, L., 2019. From breakup of Nuna to assembly of Rodinia: a link between the Chinese Central Tianshan Block and Fennoscandia. Tectonics 38, 4378-4398.
4. Huang, Z.Y., Long, X.P., Wang X.C., Zhang, Y.Y., Du, L., Yuan C., Xiao, W.J., 2017. Precambrian evolution of the Chinese Central Tianshan Block: constrains on its tectonic affinity to the Tarim Craton and responses to supercontinental cycles. Precambrian Research 295, 24-37.
5. Huang, Z.Y., Long, X.P., Yuan, C., Kroner, A., Sun, M., Xiao, W.J., Wang, Y.J., Zhang, Y.Y., Chen, B., 2016. Detrital zircons from the Neoproterozoic sedimentary rocks in the Yili Block: Constraints on the tectonic affinity of microcontinents in the southern Central Asian Orogenic Belt. Gondwana Research 37, 39–52. doi.org/10.1016/j.gr.2016.05.009.
6. Huang, Z.Y., Long, X.P., Kroner, A., Yuan, C., Wang, Y.J., Chen, B., Zhang, Y.Y., 2015. Neoproterozoic granitic gneisses in the Chinese Central Tianshan Block: Implications for tectonic affinity and Precambrian crustal evolution. Precambrian Research 269, 73-89. doi.org/10.1016/j.precamres.2015.08.005.
7. Huang Z.Y., Long X.P., Kroner A., Yuan C., Wang Q., Sun M., Zhao G.C., Wang Y.J., 2013. Geochemistry, zircon U-Pb ages and Lu-Hf isotopes of early Paleozoic plutons in the northwestern Chinese Tianshan: Petrogenesis and geological implications. Lithos 182-183, 48-66. doi:10.1016/j.lithos.2013.09.009.
8. Ma, X.L., Huang Z.Y*., 2020. Small-scale scattering heterogeneities beneath the northern Tienshan from the teleseismic P wavefield. Earth, Planets and Space, 71:13.
9. Gao Y.L., Long, X.P., Luo, J., Dong, Y.P., Lan, C.Y., Huang, Z.Y., Zhao, J., 2021. Provenance and Hf isotopic variation of Precambrian detrital zircons from the Qilian Orogenic Belt, NW China: evidence to the transition from breakup of Columbia to the assembly of Rodinia. Precambrian Research 362, 106287.
10. Zhang, Y.Y., Yuan, C., Sun, M., Huang, Z.Y., Tserendash, N., Ren, Z.Y., Li, P.F., Zhang, Q.L., 2021. Contrasting compositions between phenocrystic and xenocrystic olivines in the Cenozoic basalts from central Mongolia: Constraints on source lithology and regional uplift. American Mineralogist 106, 251-264. doi:10.2138/am-2020-7431
11. Ma, X.L., Huang Z.Y., 2020. Attenuation of High-Frequency P and S Waves in the Crust of Central and Western Tien Shan. Pure and Applied Geophysics, DOI:10.1007/s00024-020-02504-1.
12. Zhang, Y.Y., Yuan, C., Sun, M., Li, J., Long, X.P., Jiang, Y.D., Huang, Z.Y., 2020. Molybdenum and boron isotopic evidence for carbon-recycling via carbonate dissolution in subduction zones. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta 278, 340-352.
13. Zhang, Y.Y., Yuan, C., Sun, M., Long, X.P., Huang, Z.Y., Jiang, Y.D., Li, P.F., Du, L., 2020. Two late Carboniferous belts of Nb-enriched mafic magmatism in the Eastern Tianshan: Heterogeneous mantle sources and geodynamic implications. Geological Society of America Bulletin 132, 1863-1880.https://doi.org/10.1130/B35366.1.
14. Lin, Z.F., Yuan, C., Zhang, Y.Y.,, Sun M, Long, X.P., Wang, X.Y., Huang Z.Y., 2019. Triassic depleted lithospheric mantle underneath the Paleozoic Chinese Altai orogen: evidence from MORB-like basalts. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 185, 10421. 10.1016/j.jseaes.2019.104021.
15. Lin, Z.F., Yuan, C., Zhang, Y.Y.,, Sun M, Long, X.P., Wang, X.Y., Huang Z.Y., Chen, Z.W., 2019. Petrogenesis and geodynamic implications of two episodes of Permian and Triassic high-silica granitoids in the Chinese Altai, Central Asian Orogenic Belt. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 184, 103978. 10.1016/j.jseaes.2019.103978.
16. Du, L., Yuan, C., Li, X.P., Zhang, Y.Y., Huang, Z.Y., Long, X.P., 2019. Petrogenesis and Geodynamic Implications of the Carboniferous Granitoids in the Dananhu Belt, Eastern Tianshan Orogenic Belt. Journal of Earth Science 30, 1243-1252.
17. Du, L., Zhang, Y.Y., Huang, Z.Y., Li, X.P., Yuan, C., Wu, B., Long, X.P., 2019. Devonian to Carboniferous tectonic evolution of the Kangguer Ocean in the Eastern Tianshan, NW China: Insights from three episodes of granitoids. Lithos 350-351, 105243.
18. Zhang, Y.Y., Sun, M., Yuan, C., Long, X.P., Jiang, Y.D., Li, P.F., Huang, Z.Y., Du, Long., 2018. Alternating Trench Advance and Retreat: Insights From Paleozoic Magmatism in the Eastern Tianshan, Central Asian Orogenic Belt. Tectonics 37, 2142-2164. doi.org/10.1029/2018TC005051.
19. Du, L., Long, X.P., Yuan, C., Zhang, Y.Y., Huang, Z.Y., Sun, M., Zhao, G.C., Xiao, W.J., 2018. Early Paleozoic dioritic and granitic plutons in the Eastern Tianshan Orogenic Belt, NW China: Constraints on the initiation of a magmatic arc in the southern Central Asian Orogenic Belt. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 153, 139-153. doi.org/10.1016/j.jseaes.2017.03.026.
20. Du, L., Long,X.P., Yuan, C., Zhang, Y.Y., Huang, Z.Y., Sun, M., Xiao, W.J., 2018. Petrogenesis of Late Paleozoic diorites and A-type granites in the central Eastern Tianshan, NW China: Response to post-collisional extension triggered by slab breakoff. Lithos 318-319, 47-59.
21. Du, L., Long, X.P., Yuan, C., Zhang, Y.Y., Huang, Z.Y., Wang, X.Y., Yang, Y.H., 2018. Mantle contribution and tectonic transition in the Aqishan-Yamansu Belt, Eastern Tianshan, NW China: Insights from geochronology and geochemistry of Early Carboniferous to Early Permian felsic intrusions. Lithos 304-307, 230-244.
22. Chu, C.T., Long, X.P., Yin, C.Q., Yuan, C., Wang, Q., He, X.L., Zhao, B.S., Huang, Z.Y., 2018. Early Jurassic crustal and mantle-derived magmas mixing induced by subduction of the Neo-Tethyan Ocean: Evidence from the Dongga dioritic pluton, South Tibet. Gondwana Research 64, 35-49.
23. Long, X.P., Huang, Z.Y., 2017. Precambrian crustal evolution of the Chinese Tianshan Orogenic Belt. Bulletin of Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry Bulletin of mineralogy, petrology and geochemitry 36 (5), 771-785.
24. Zhang, Y.Y., Yuan, C., Long, X.P., Sun, M., Huang, Z.Y., Du, Long., Wang, X.Y., 2017. Carboniferous bimodal volcanic rocks in the Eastern Tianshan, NW China: Evidence for arc rifting. Gondwana Research 43, 92–106.doi: 10.1016/j.gr.2016.02.004.
25. Guan, Y.L., Yuan, C., Long, X.P., Zhang, Y.Y., Wang, X.Y., Huang, Z.Y., Chen, B., Qu, S.D., 2016. Genesis of Mafic Enclaves from Early Paleozoic Granites in the South China Block:Evidence from Petrology, Geochemistry and Zircon U-Pb Geochronology. Geotectonica et Metallogenia 40 (1) 109–124. doi:10.16539/j.ddgzyckx.2016.01.0101.
26. Zhang, Y.Y., Yuan, C., Sun, M., Long, X.P., Xia, X.P., Wang, X.Y., Huang, Z.Y., 2015. Permian doleritic dikes in the Beishan Orogenic Belt, NW China: Asthenosphere–lithosphere interaction in response to slab break-off. Lithos 233, 174-192. doi:10.1016/j.lithos.2015.04.001.
27. Chen. B., Long, X.P., Yuan, C., Wang, Y.J., Sun, M., Xiao, W.J., Cai, K.D., Huang, Z.Y., 2015. Geochronology and geochemistry of Late Ordovician–Early Devonian gneissic granites in the Kumishi area, northern margin of the South Tianshan Belt: Constraints on subduction process of the South Tianshan Ocean. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 113, 293-309. doi:10.1016/j.jseaes.2014.09.034.
28. Guan, Y.L., Yuan, C., Long, X.P., Wang, Y.J., Zhang, Y.Y., Huang, Z.Y., 2013. Early Paleozoic intracontinental orogeny of the Eastern South China Block: Evidence from I-type granitic plutons in the SE Yangtze Block. Geotectonica et Metallogenia 4 (37) 698–720. doi:10.16539/j.ddgzyckx.2013.04.016.
Projects & Grants:
2019-2021 NSFC Project, Supervisor
2017-2019 CPF-CAS jointed Project, Supervisor
2018-2019 CPF Project, Supervisor
2021-2023 Guangzhou Basic Research Program, Supervisor

