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
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09/2016 – 07/2023: M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Agricultural Soil and Water Engineering, Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, China
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12/2020 – 12/2022: Visiting Ph.D. in Agroecosystems, Aarhus University, Denmark
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09/2012 – 07/2016: B.Sc. in Waterworks, Gansu Agriculture University, China
👩🔬 Professional Experience
🌱 Research Interests
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Soil carbon and nitrogen cycling in agroecosystems
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Conservation agriculture (e.g., no-till, cover cropping, crop rotation)
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Straw return and biochar incorporation
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Greenhouse gas emissions mitigation (N₂O, CH₄, CO₂)
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Soil microbial and enzyme activity
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Sustainable crop productivity and soil health
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Integrated use of meta-analysis, modeling, and field experiments
🏆 Awards and Honors
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National Scholarship – China Scholarship Council (Award No. 202006200072)
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PhD National Scholarship (Top 3 awarded annually)
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Member of Young Editorial Board – Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, Climate Smart Agriculture
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Editorial roles in journals such as Arid Zone Agricultural Research, Grass Science
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Guest Editor – Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems special issues
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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
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💧 Comprehensive Analysis of the Impact of Land Use Dynamics and Climate Change Scenarios on Hydrological Processes
📘 Journal of Environmental Informatics, 2025
📊 Citations: 1
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🌾 Soil extracellular enzymes, soil carbon and nitrogen storage under straw return: A data synthesis
📘 Industrial Crops and Products, 2025
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🧪 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
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🌳 Transpiration and water use strategies of three economic tree species in a semi-arid afforestation region
📘 European Journal of Forest Research, 2025
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🦠 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
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💧 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
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🍌 Optimized design and test of key components of vertical banana straw crushing device
📘 Journal of Chinese Agricultural Mechanization, 2024