Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suzhen Qi, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suzhen Qi is a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China, specializing in ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment. Her work focuses on the hazardous impacts of pesticides, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), and emerging contaminants, particularly their effects on pollinators and ecological health. With a Ph.D. in Pesticide Science and over a decade of experience, she leads nationally funded projects exploring the stereoselective behavior and toxicity of agrochemicals.
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Summary:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suzhen Qi is a highly competent and impactful researcher whose work addresses pressing issues at the intersection of agriculture, environmental safety, and toxicology. She has demonstrated consistent excellence in project leadership, publication, and innovative research methodologies. Her focus on bee colony health, pesticide behavior, and environmental pollutants aligns closely with global sustainability and food safety concerns.
🎓 Education
Suzhen Qi holds a Ph.D. in Pesticide Science from China Agricultural University, where she studied from September 2008 to June 2014. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Engineering from Shandong Agricultural University between 2004 and 2008. Her strong academic foundation laid the groundwork for her specialized research in pesticide toxicology and environmental pollutants.
💼Experience
Currently serving as an Associate Professor in Risk Assessment at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences since July 2016, Suzhen Qi has extensive experience in the field of ecotoxicology. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Ecotoxicology at China Agricultural University from July 2014 to July 2016. Her professional journey reflects a consistent focus on environmental health and chemical safety.
🔬Research Focus
Her primary research interests lie in ecotoxicology and environmental risk assessment. She focuses particularly on the hazardous impacts of pesticides, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), and emerging environmental contaminants. Her work emphasizes the stereoselective and enantioselective behavior of chemicals in ecological systems, especially their effects on pollinators like bees.
🛠️Skills
Suzhen Qi is skilled in the assessment of chemical risks to the environment, with expertise in stereoselective toxicology, pesticide behavior analysis, and the ecological impact of hazardous substances. Her interdisciplinary knowledge bridges environmental science, toxicology, and agricultural chemistry.
🏆Awards
Suzhen Qi has led several nationally funded projects, demonstrating her leadership in cutting-edge research. Notable among these is her role as Principal Investigator on projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Beijing Natural Science Foundation. Her recent research includes the stereoselective activity and mechanisms of the acaricide flumethrin and its impact on bee colonies, as well as the effects of the insecticide sulfoxaflor on pollination in greenhouse environments.
📚 Publications
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Title: Assessing the distribution and human health risks of cationic surface-active agents in honey from China
Year: 2025
Authors: Ren, Caijun; Luo, Teng; Qi, Suzhen; Wu, Liming; Zhao, Liuwei
Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials
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Title: Novel neonicotinoid insecticide cycloxaprid exhibits sublethal toxicity to honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) workers by disturbing olfactory sensitivity and energy metabolism
Year: 2025
Authors: Zhang, Wei; Jiang, Zhiyang; Ding, Mu; Qiu, Lihong; Qi, Suzhen
Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials
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Title: Discovery of Novel Neonicotinoids with Conjugated Diene Enabled by Cascade Allylation/Isomerization Synthetic Methodology
Year: 2025
Authors: Zhang, Dongxu; Zhou, Cong; Qi, Suzhen; Li, Zhong; Yang, Wulin
Journal: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
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Title: Contamination profile and hazards of neonicotinoid insecticides in honey from apiaries in Beijing, China
Year: 2024
Authors: Huang, Yuan; Tang, Benyan; Wu, Liming; Solomon, Keith R.; Qi, Suzhen
Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research
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Title: Tissue-Specific Accumulation of Orally Administered Short- and Medium-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins in Honeybees (Apis mellifera L.)
Year: 2024
Authors: Dong, Shujun; Qi, Suzhen; Zhang, Su; Wang, Peilong; Wu, Liming
Journal: Environmental Science and Technology
Conclusion:
Dr. Suzhen Qi is strongly suitable for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her demonstrated commitment to advancing scientific understanding in pesticide safety and environmental toxicology, along with her leadership in competitive research programs, make her a compelling candidate. While enhancing international outreach and broader engagement could further strengthen her portfolio, her current achievements clearly reflect the excellence this award aims to recognize.