研究成果主要出版在Forest Ecology and Management, Canadian Journal of Forest Research, Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, Journal of Forest Economics, Forest Ecosystems，Forests和“林業科學”等國內外林學重要期刊上。
代表論著
(10)Shuaichao Sun(#), Quang V. Cao, Tianjian Cao(*). Characterizing diameterdistributions for uneven-aged pine-oak mixed forests in the Qinling Mountains of China. Forests, 2019, 10 (596): 1-13.
Shuaichao Sun(#), Quang V. Cao, Tianjian Cao(*). Evaluation of distance-independent competition indices in predicting tree survival and diameter growth. Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 2019, 49: 440-446.
(8)Hailian Xue(#),Annikki Mäkelä,Lauri Valsta,Jerome K. Vanclay, Tianjian Cao(*),Comparison of population-based algorithms for optimizing thinnings and rotation using a process-based growth model, Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 2019, 34 (6): 458-468.
(7)Henna Hurttala(#)(*), Tianjian Cao, Lauri Valsta. Optimization of Scots pine ( Pinus sylvestris ) management with thetotalnet return from the value chain. Journal of Forest Economics, 2017,28: 1–11.
(6) Tianjian Cao(#)(*), Kari Hyytiänen, Henna Hurttala, Lauri Valsta, Jerome K. Vanclay, An integrated assessment approach to forest bioenergy production for young Scots pine stands, Forest Ecosystems, 2015, 2(19)：1-10.
(5) Tianjian Cao(#)(*), Lauri Valsta, Annikki Mäkelä. A comparison of carbon assessment methods for optimizing timber production and carbon sequestration in Scots pine stands. Forest Ecology and Management, 2010,260:1726-1734.
(4) Tianjian Cao, 2010. Silvicultural decisions based on simulation-optimization systems，Dissertationes Forestales 103. 48 + 53 pp. ISBN 978-951-651-296-2, ISSN 1795-7389.
(3) Tianjian Cao(#)(*), Lauri Valsta, SannaHärkönen, Pekka Saranpää, Annikki Mäkelä. Effects of thinning and fertilization on wood properties and economic returns for Norway spruce. Forest Ecology and Management, 2008,256: 1280-1289.
(2) Tianjian Cao(#)(*), Kari Hyytiäinen, Olli Tahvonen, Lauri Valsta. Effects of initial stand states on optimal thinning and rotation of Picea abies stands. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 2006,21: 388-398.
(1) Tianjian Cao, 2003. Optimal harvesting for even-aged Norway spruce using an individual-tree model, Finnish Forest Research Institute, Research Papers 897. 44 pp. ISBN 951-40-1886-9,ISSN 0358-4283.
研究領域
生物統計學; 林業運籌學. Forest Biometrics; Operations Research
主持項目
PI projects:2017-2020國家自然科學基金面上項目（31670646），混交林更新與枯損不確定性隨機過程建模. 61萬元
2017-2020 Modeling the uncertainty of regeneration and mortality for mixed forests with stochastic process. Total funding 610000 RMB. Project leader, National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC 31670646)
2016-2018 Site evaluation of natural oak forests in Loess Plateau: methodology and applications. Total funding 5000000 RMB, Sub-projectfunding 200000 RMB, Sub-project leader, National Forest Management Programme(1692016-7)
2012-2015Adaptive management of Forest Ecosystem under the Changing Climate. Total funding 650000 RMB. Project leader, National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC31170586)
2010-2013 Utilization of forest bioenergy and its effects on carbon sequestration. Total funding, 500000 RMB. Project leader, Northwest A&F University (Z111021002)
2007-2010Eco-economic model linkages toward timber and non-timber production. Total funding 80000 euros. Finnish Ministry of Education
軟體著作
Softwares:OptiFor:基於仿真最佳化的森林和自然資源管理系統
QUASSI:秦嶺異齡林生長模型
教學Teaching： 森林資源資產評估Forest Valuation (NWAFU)
森林適應性經營Adaptive Forest Management (HEBAU)
Forest Inventory Design 森林調查設計 (APFNet)
Sustainable Forest Management 森林可持續經營 (APFNet)
森林資源監測與評價Forest Resource Monitoring and Assessment (NWAFU)
博士科技英文寫作 Writing Up Research (NWAFU)
Quantitative Methods in Forest Resources Management(UH)
