Prof. Qian took and participated in more than 20 research projects.

As the principal investigator:

· National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars project:  “Computational Fluid Dynamics of Hydraulic Machinery" (2015-2017);

· National Natural Science Fund of China projects: " Study on the mechanism of unsteady vortex and pressure oscillation in the whole flow passage of hydraulic turbine "(2007-2009)"Mechanism of pressure oscillation in hydraulic turbine will air admission"(2011-2013);

· Education Ministry's New Century Excellent Talents Supporting Plan: Mechanism of hydraulic vibration in huge hydraulic turbine with air admission "(2011-2013);

As the main participant:

· National Science& Technology Pillar Program during the Eleventh Five-year Plan Period " Study on key technology for large pumping station renovation in irrigated area” (2006-2010);

· National Science & Technology Pillar Program during the Twelfth Five-year Plan Period "Key technology and equipment for large and medium irrigation and drainage pumping station renovation and efficient operation "2012-2016;

·Key Project of Chinese National Programs for Fundamental Research and Development (973 Program) “Prediction Theory and Technology for Dam Burst and Hazard Process” (2007-2011).