Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lu Wang | Plant Biology | Research Excellence Award
Associate Professor | Qingdao University | China
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lu Wang is a distinguished plant scientist focusing on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of plant development and stress response. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lu Wang’s professional experience is marked by significant research and teaching in plant cell and molecular biology. Her research interests primarily revolve around the molecular mechanisms of endomembrane trafficking in stomatal development and enhancing abiotic stress tolerance in soybean. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lu Wang demonstrates strong research skills in molecular biology techniques and leading complex projects, exemplified by her successful acquisition of grants including the National Natural Science Foundation Project, the Excellent Youth Science Foundation of Shandong Province Project (Overseas), and the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province and Qingdao Projects. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lu Wang’s contributions are internationally recognized, having published several first-author papers in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications and New Phytologist, reflecting her potential for significant awards and honors in the future. In conclusion, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lu Wang is an accomplished and promising early-career researcher dedicated to unraveling fundamental plant biological processes to address global agricultural challenges.
Featured Publications:
Wang, L., Dong, T., Yan, L., Wang, J., & Niu, Y. (2025). Salt Tolerance in Soybean (Glycine max L.): A Comprehensive Review of Molecular Mechanisms, Key Regulators, and Future Perspectives for Saline Soil Utilization. Plants, 14(23), 3668.
Wang, L., & Chang, C. (2024). Stomatal improvement for crop stress resistance. Journal of Experimental Botany, 75(7), 1823–1833.
Wang, L., & Chang, C. (2024). Interplays of cuticle biosynthesis and stomatal development: From epidermal adaptation to crop improvement. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 72(46), 25449–25461.
Fu, S., Wang, L., Li, C., Zhao, Y., Zhang, N., Yan, L., Li, C.-M., & Niu, Y. (2024). Integrated Transcriptomic, Proteomic, and Metabolomic Analyses Revealed Molecular Mechanism for Salt Resistance in Soybean (Glycine max L.) Seedlings. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(24), 13559.
Wang, L., Li, D., Yang, K., Guo, X., Bian, C., Nishimura, T., Le, J., Morita, M. T., Bergmann, D. C., & Dong, J. (2022). Connected function of PRAF and GNOM in membrane trafficking controls intrinsic cell polarity in plants. Nature Communications, 13(1), 1–17.
Guo, X., Wang, L., & Dong, J. (2021). Establishing asymmetry: stomatal division and differentiation in plants. New Phytologist, 232(1), 60–67.
Yang, K., Wang, L., Le, J., & Dong, J. (2020). Cell polarity: regulators and mechanisms in plants. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, 62(1), 132–147.