Yue Li | Soil environment | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yue Li | Soil environment | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Kunming University of Science and Technology, China

Dr. Yue Li is a professor at the Faculty of Modern Agricultural Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics in relation to sustainable agricultural practices such as straw return, biochar application, and conservation agriculture. With a strong foundation in field experimentation, data synthesis, meta-analysis, and modeling, Dr. Li has published extensively in high-impact journals on soil health, greenhouse gas mitigation, crop yield optimization, and environmental sustainability. He has collaborated internationally, including PhD research at Aarhus University in Denmark, emphasizing the global relevance of his work.

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🎓 Education Details

  • 09/2016 – 07/2023: M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Agricultural Soil and Water Engineering, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, China

  • 12/2020 – 12/2022: Visiting Ph.D. in Agroecosystems, Aarhus University, Denmark

  • 09/2012 – 07/2016: B.Sc. in Waterworks, Gansu Agriculture University, China

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • 11/2023 – Present: Professor, Faculty of Modern Agricultural Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology

🌱 Research Interests

  • Soil carbon and nitrogen cycling in agroecosystems

  • Conservation agriculture (e.g., no-till, cover cropping, crop rotation)

  • Straw return and biochar incorporation

  • Greenhouse gas emissions mitigation (N₂O, CH₄, CO₂)

  • Soil microbial and enzyme activity

  • Sustainable crop productivity and soil health

  • Integrated use of meta-analysis, modeling, and field experiments

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • National Scholarship – China Scholarship Council (Award No. 202006200072)

  • PhD National Scholarship (Top 3 awarded annually)

  • Member of Young Editorial Board – Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, Climate Smart Agriculture

  • Editorial roles in journals such as Arid Zone Agricultural Research, Grass Science

  • Guest Editor – Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems special issues

  • Reviewer for over 20 high-impact journals in soil science, agronomy, and environmental science

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Yue Li demonstrates an exemplary academic and research trajectory with clear impact on sustainable agricultural systems and environmental stewardship. His interdisciplinary expertise, international research exposure, and prolific publication record—featuring multiple highly cited and high-impact papers—position him as a leading scholar in the field of soil science and agroecosystem sustainability. Dr. Li’s work not only advances scientific knowledge but also offers practical solutions to pressing global challenges in agriculture and climate resilience.

 Publications 📚

📄 Article (Open Access)
🔬 Ten-year effects of perennial cropping systems on soil organic carbon stock and stability in sandy soils: Mechanisms and biochemical drivers
📘 European Journal of Agronomy, 2025

📄 Article
💧 Comprehensive Analysis of the Impact of Land Use Dynamics and Climate Change Scenarios on Hydrological Processes
📘 Journal of Environmental Informatics, 2025
📊 Citations: 1

📄 Article (Open Access)
🌾 Soil extracellular enzymes, soil carbon and nitrogen storage under straw return: A data synthesis
📘 Industrial Crops and Products, 2025

📄 Article
🧪 Performance and mechanism of nano Fe-Al bimetallic oxide enhanced constructed wetlands for the treatment of Cr(VI)-contaminated wastewater
📘 Environmental Research, 2025
📊 Citations: 1

📄 Article
🌳 Transpiration and water use strategies of three economic tree species in a semi-arid afforestation region
📘 European Journal of Forest Research, 2025

📄 Article
🦠 The measurement and insight of bacterial community structure succession in cyanobacteria biochar co-composting based on basic carbon and nitrogen indices
📘 Journal of Environmental Management, 2025

📝 Editorial
🔥 Biochar in agroecosystems: optimizing soil fertility and crop productivity
📘 [Journal Not Specified], 2025

📄 Article
💧 Effluent trading considering ecological water demand guarantee under multi-objective scenarios
📘 Chinese Journal of Ecology, 2024

📄 Article (Open Access)
📡 Quantitative Assessment of Future Environmental Changes in Hydrological Risk Components: Integration of Remote Sensing, Machine Learning, and Hydraulic Modeling
📘 Water Switzerland, 2024
📊 Citations: 1

📄 Article
🍌 Optimized design and test of key components of vertical banana straw crushing device
📘 Journal of Chinese Agricultural Mechanization, 2024

Binghan Zhang | Sustainable Food Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Binghan Zhang | Sustainable Food Systems | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Heze University, China

Dr. Binghan Zhang is an Associate Professor at Heze University, specializing in the development of sustainable, biomass-based adhesives and polymeric materials. With a strong background in polymer materials and biomaterials engineering, Dr. Zhang has made significant contributions to the field of environmentally friendly wood adhesives, especially those derived from soy protein and agricultural byproducts. His research integrates thermochemical activation, protein recombination, and hybrid material strategies to enhance the performance and durability of bio-based adhesives. He has authored multiple high-impact journal articles and continues to explore innovative solutions to replace formaldehyde-based adhesives in the wood composite industry.

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D. in Biomaterials Engineering
    Northeast Forestry University, China (2015–2019)

  • B.S. in Polymer Materials and Engineering
    Northeast Forestry University, China (2011–2015)

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Associate Professor
    Heze University (2025–Present)

  • Lecturer
    Heze University (2019–2024)

🌱 Research Interests

  • Bio-based adhesives and sustainable material science

  • Soy protein and plant-based polymers for wood composites

  • Thermochemical modification and cross-linking mechanisms

  • Functionalization of agricultural waste for high-performance materials

  • Green chemistry approaches in polymer engineering

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • Excellent Young Researcher Award, Heze University (2023)

  • Outstanding Paper Award, Chinese Society of Forestry (2022)

  • National Graduate Scholarship, Ministry of Education (2018)

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Binghan Zhang has emerged as a leading researcher in the development of sustainable adhesives and bio-based materials. With a growing body of impactful publications and ongoing work in green chemistry and polymer science, he is contributing to the advancement of environmentally friendly technologies for industrial applications. His work not only addresses urgent environmental issues but also provides practical solutions for reducing reliance on synthetic resins in wood-based products.

Publications 📚

📄 Zhang, B.; Zhang, J.; Guo, B.; et al.
🧪 Highly water-resistant soy protein adhesives based on thermochemical activation and multiple cross-linking design
📰 Industrial Crops & Products, 2025, 27: 120810.

📄 Zhang, B.; Guo, B.; Wang, S.; et al.
🌱 Biomass-based wood adhesive from peony seed meal: Preparation and properties
📰 Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2024.

📄 Zhang, B.; Wang, J.; Zhang, F.; et al.
🔥 High-temperature soybean meal adhesive via protein molecule recombination
📰 ACS Omega, 2022, 7(27): 23138–23146.

📄 Zhang, B.; Zhang, F.; Wu, L.; et al.
🪵 Soy protein adhesive formulations for particleboard applications
📰 Wood Science and Technology, 2020, 55(1): 33–48.

📄 Zhang, B.*; Chang, Z.; Li, J.; et al.
🧱 Kaolin-hybridized soybean meal adhesives for wood composites
📰 Composites Part B, 2019, 173: 106919.

Mohammad Hassan Sayyari Zahan | plant nutrition | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Hassan Sayyari Zahan | plant nutrition | Best Researcher Award

member of faculty at university of Birjand, Iran

Dr. Mohammad Hassan Sayyari Zahan is an esteemed Iranian soil scientist specializing in soil fertility, plant nutrition, and saline-alkaline soil management. With extensive research in micronutrients, biofertilizers, and soil chemistry, he has significantly contributed to the field of agronomy. His work has been published in numerous international conferences and journals, focusing on soil amendment strategies and nutrient efficiency.

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D. in Soil Science Engineering – Georg-August University (Goettingen University), Germany (2005-2008)

  • M.Sc. in Soil Science Engineering – University of Tarbiat Modares, Tehran, Iran (1992-1996)

  • B.Sc. in Soil Science Engineering – University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (1987-1991)

  • Diploma in Science – Mustafa Khomeini High School, Mashhad, Iran (1983-1987)

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Birjand (2014 – Present)

  • Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Birjand (2012 – 2014)

  • Manager of Free Education and International Students, University of Birjand (2009 – 2011)

  • Head of Department, Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Birjand (2000 – 2002)

🌱 Research Interests

  • Soil fertility and plant nutrition

  • Soil chemistry and nutrient uptake kinetics

  • Management of saline and alkaline soils

  • Biofertilizers and micronutrients (Mn, Fe, Zn)

  • Phosphorus availability and soil amendments

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • 1993: Awarded a scholarship by the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology for M.Sc. studies

  • 2003: Awarded a scholarship by the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology for Ph.D. studies

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Mohammad Hassan Sayyari Zahan has played a pivotal role in soil science research, particularly in addressing soil salinity, nutrient efficiency, and sustainable soil management. With a strong academic background, leadership roles, and numerous contributions to scientific literature, his work continues to impact soil fertility and agricultural practices globally.

Publications 📚

📄 Short-term changes of soil physicochemical properties affected by organic modifier type and its application method
📕 Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science (2023)
🔗 DOI: 10.1080/03650340.2023.2194639
✍️ Authors: Vahidi, M.J.; Sayyari Zahan, M.H.; Bayat, H.; Parsa, Z.

🌱 A Survey of Soil Carbon Stocks and Effective Soil Properties in Almond Orchards of Borujerd, West of Iran
📘 Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (2022)
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s42729-021-00694-8
✍️ Authors: Jami Al-Ahmadi, M.; Byranvand, P.; Mahdavi Damghani, A.; Sayyari Zahan, M.H.

🌸 Influence of some pre and post-harvest practices on quality of saffron stigmata
📗 Scientia Horticulturae (2021)
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2020.109846
✍️ Authors: Fallahi, H.-R.; Aghhavani-Shajari, M.; Sahabi, H.; Behdani, M.A.; Sayyari-Zohan, M.H.; Vatandoost, S.

🍏 Effects of NaCl salinity on some leaf nutrient concentrations, non-photochemical quenching and the efficiency of the PSII photochemistry of two Iranian pomegranate varieties under greenhouse and field conditions: Preliminary results
📙 Journal of Plant Nutrition (2016)
🔗 DOI: 10.1080/01904167.2016.1201686
✍️ Authors: Khayyat, M.; Tehranifar, A.; Davarynejad, G.H.; Sayyari-Zahan, M.H.

🌳 Vegetative growth, compatible solute accumulation, ion partitioning and chlorophyll fluorescence of ‘Malas-e-Saveh’ and ‘Shishe-Kab’ pomegranates in response to salinity stress
📔 Photosynthetica (2014)
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s11099-014-0034-9
✍️ Authors: Khayyat, M.; Tehranifar, A.; Davarynejad, G.H.; Sayyari-Zahan, M.H.

🗺 Soil classification and genesis in part of Khorasan province
📖 Developments in Soil Classification, Land Use Planning and Policy Implications (2013) – Book Chapter
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-5332-7_22
✍️ Authors: Hassan Sayyari-Zahan, M.

🌻 Effect of drought stress and zinc sulfate on the yield and some physiological characteristics of sunflower (Helianthus. Annuus L.)
📙 Advances in Environmental Biology (2012)
✍️ Authors: Shahri, Z.B.; Zamani, G.R.; Sayyari-Zahan, M.H.

🌾 Interaction effect of saline irrigation water, mycorrhiza fungi, and phosphorus fertilizer on yield and yield components of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
📘 Advances in Environmental Biology (2011)
✍️ Authors: Motlagh, B.P.; Mahmoodi, S.; Hassan Sayyari-Zahan, M.; Naghizadeh, M.

🥦 Manganese efficiency and manganese-uptake kinetics of raya (Brassica juncea), wheat (Triticum aestivum), and oat (Avena sativa) grown in nutrient solution and soil
📕 Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science (2009)
🔗 DOI: 10.1002/jpln.200800149
✍️ Authors: Sayyari-Zahan, M.H.; Sadana, U.S.; Steingrobe, B.; Claassen, N.