Jianling Xu | Soil | Excellence in Soil Research

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Prof. Jianling Xu | Soil | Excellence in Soil Research

Prof. Jianling Xu, Northeast Normal University, China

Prof. Jianling Xu is a distinguished environmental scientist and Professor at Northeast Normal University, China. With deep expertise in soil environmental health, pollution remediation, and sustainable resource utilization, she has led numerous national research initiatives and contributed over 30 SCI-indexed publications and 40 patents. Her work focuses on land-sea pollution control and ecological risk assessment. A recipient of prestigious awards such as the MOE Second Prize for Technological Invention and Hainan’s “Sifang Talent,” Prof. Xu also serves as Vice Chair of the Wetland Committee of CSES and an expert for the Basel Convention Asia-Pacific Think Tank.

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Summary:

Prof. Jianling Xu exemplifies the ideal profile for the Research for Excellence in Soil Research Award. Her multifaceted work in soil health, pollution remediation, and ecological risk management is backed by strong publications, innovative solutions, and meaningful impact on both science and society. She bridges the gap between academic rigor and practical application, influencing policy, education, and environmental practices.

🎓 Education

Prof. Jianling Xu serves as a Professor and Ph.D. Supervisor in Environmental Science and Engineering. She is affiliated with Yazhou Bay Innovation Institute, the College of Ecology and Environment at Hainan Tropical Ocean University, and the Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Her academic background supports her specialization in soil and environmental systems, emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to ecological challenges.

💼Experience

Prof. Xu has led and contributed to numerous national and institutional research initiatives. She is actively involved in high-impact projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Her leadership extends to consultancy work, editorial responsibilities as a reviewer for SCI-indexed journals, and international environmental governance through the Basel Convention Asia-Pacific Think Tank. Additionally, she holds the role of Vice Chair of the Wetland Committee of the Chinese Society for Environmental Sciences (CSES).

🔬Research Focus

Her primary research areas lie in environmental science and engineering with a focus on soil environmental health, pollution remediation, and sustainable resource management. She has conducted in-depth studies on heavy metal contamination in agricultural black soils, quantified pollutant sources such as coal combustion and mining, and developed mitigation strategies for mercury and cadmium risks. Her work significantly contributes to sustainable soil conservation and public health policy development.

🛠️Skills

Prof. Xu brings expertise in land-sea pollution control, ecological remediation, environmental risk assessment, pollution source tracing using PMF modeling, and waste resource utilization. She is also proficient in environmental planning and management and demonstrates exceptional skills in coordinating complex research programs, innovating soil remediation strategies, and applying risk management in heavy metal pollution.

🏆Awards

She has received multiple prestigious recognitions, including the Second Prize for Technological Invention from the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the “Sifang Talent” award from Hainan Province. Prof. Xu has been honored as a “Provincial Top Innovative Talent” and is a distinguished contributor to national education through her development of two National First-Class Courses.

📚 Publications

  • Title: Quantification of an integrated approach to heavy metal source apportionment and probabilistic health risk assessment in the black soil region of central Jilin Province, China
    Year: 2025
    Journal: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety

  • Title: Study of the Relationship Between Nitrogen, Phosphorus Content, and Microbial Community Changes in Deer Manure Compost with Different Conditioners
    Year: 2025
    Journal: Fermentation

  • Title: Study on the Effect of Conditioners on the Degradation of Tetracycline Antibiotics in Deer Manure Composting
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Fermentation

  • Title: Removal of sulfonamide antibiotics by constructed wetland substrate with NaOH-modified corn straw biochar under different operating conditions
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Bioresource Technology

  • Title: The efficiency of enhanced nitrogen and phosphorus removal in a vertical flow constructed wetland using alkaline modified corn cobs as a carbon source
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Environmental Technology and Innovation

Conclusion:

Prof. Jianling Xu is an excellent candidate for this award. Her work not only advances scientific understanding but also contributes to sustainable soil management practices essential for agriculture, ecosystem services, and human health. With a few enhancements in global collaboration and outreach, she stands out as a thought leader with lasting impact in the field of soil science.

Dongqin Li | Soil Remediation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Dongqin Li | Soil Remediation | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dongqin Li, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Dr. Dongqin Li is an Assistant Researcher at the Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China. She holds a Ph.D. in agricultural product quality and safety from South China Agricultural University. Her research focuses on soil remediation, heavy metal pollution control, and green low-carbon agriculture. Dr. Li has led multiple provincial research projects, published over 25 scientific papers, and holds four authorized patents. She is recognized among the Top 5% Highly Cited Scholars on CNKI and actively collaborates with universities to train graduate students and develop sustainable agricultural technologies.

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Dr. Dongqin Li exemplifies a well-rounded and forward-thinking researcher with a strong portfolio in soil health, environmental restoration, and agricultural sustainability. Her research is methodologically sound, application-driven, and socially relevant. Her contributions to the field through impactful publications, technological innovations, and academic mentorship reflect both depth and diversity.

🎓 Education

Dr. Dongqin Li earned her Ph.D. in 2018 from South China Agricultural University, specializing in agricultural product quality and safety. Her doctoral studies focused on heavy metal pollution remediation and green agricultural practices, forming a strong foundation for her later research in soil science and environmental sustainability.

💼Experience

Dr. Li began her professional journey as a Lecturer at Lingnan Normal University, followed by a postdoctoral research position at South China Agricultural University. She also served as a seconded expert at the Guangdong Provincial Agricultural Environment and Cultivated Land Quality Protection Center. Since 2023, she has been working as an Assistant Researcher at the Institute of Quality Standard and Monitoring Technology for Agro-Products, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Over her career, she has led four provincial-level scientific research projects and hosted five industry-sponsored consultancy projects related to soil and crop analysis. Her experience is further complemented by co-editing two agricultural reference books and collaborating with multiple universities to mentor postgraduate students.

🔬Research Focus

Her primary research interests center on the remediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils, particularly cadmium, lead, and arsenic. She investigates the interaction between biochar and soil microbes to reduce toxic metal mobility and enhance soil health. Her current research explores dryland management’s impact on arsenic behavior in rice rhizospheres and the application of constructed wetlands for perchlorate removal. Through interdisciplinary collaborations, she contributes to advancing green, sustainable, and circular agriculture technologies for safe land utilization and food security in Guangdong Province and beyond.

🛠️Skills

Dr. Li possesses extensive skills in soil remediation, biochar application, rhizosphere microecology, and analytical testing of heavy metals in soil and plants. Her technical expertise includes the development of eco-restoration technologies, soil quality monitoring, and the formulation of low-carbon agricultural strategies. She has also applied advanced methodologies like response surface modeling for adsorption studies and is adept in conducting both laboratory and field-based research.

🏆Awards

Dr. Li has been ranked among the Top 5% Highly Cited Scholars on CNKI, highlighting her significant scholarly impact. She holds four authorized invention patents, two of which list her as the first inventor, demonstrating her contribution to technological innovations in soil remediation and environmental analysis. She has also received provincial research grants and participated in major ecological demonstration projects, affirming her leadership in research and development.

📚 Publications

  • Title: Effectiveness of Biochar on Cd Migration and Bioaccumulation in a Multi-Species Alkaline Fluvo-Aquic Soil System
    Author: Li Dongqin
    Journal: Agronomy
    Year: 2025

  • Title: Toxicology Effects of Cadmium in Pomacea canaliculate: Accumulation, Oxidative Stress, Microbial Community, and Transcriptome Analysis
    Author: Li Dongqin
    Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
    Year: 2025

  • Title: Adsorption of Cd(II) by Synthetic Zeolite Under Multi-Factor Using Response Surface Methodology
    Author: Li Dongqin
    Journal: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
    Year: 2022

  • Title: Removal of Perchlorate by a Lab-Scale Constructed Wetland Using Achira (Canna indica L.)
    Author: Li Dongqin
    Journal: Wetlands Ecology and Management
    Year: 2022

  • Title: Biochar Improves Cd-Contaminated Soil and Lowers Cd Accumulation in Chinese Flowering Cabbage (Brassica parachinensis L.)
    Author: Li Dongqin
    Journal: Soil and Tillage Research
    Year: 2021

  • Title: Effectiveness of Water Management in Producing Cadmium-Safe Rice in Soils of Different Contamination Levels and Physicochemical Properties
    Author: Li Dongqin
    Journal: Water, Air, & Soil Pollution
    Year: 2021

Conclusion:

Dr. Dongqin Li is a compelling candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her scientific achievements, innovation in soil remediation, and commitment to sustainable agriculture make her a model researcher. With continued development in international collaboration and scientific outreach, she stands to make an even greater global impact in the years ahead.

Alexandre Mahougnon Aurel ZOUMMAN | Soil Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Alexandre Mahougnon Aurel ZOUMMAN | Soil Biology | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Alexandre Mahougnon Aurel, Zoumman, Cheikh Anta Diop University , Senegal

Mr. Alexandre Mahougnon Aurel Zoumman is a Ph.D. researcher in Plant Biology at Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal, specializing in plant and microbial biotechnologies. With over seven years of experience in scientific research, project management, and international cooperation, he focuses on climate change adaptation, sustainable food systems, and environmental biotechnology. He is also an experienced bilingual trainer and youth leader, actively engaged in climate advocacy and capacity-building across Africa.

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Mr. Alexandre Mahougnon Aurel Zoumman is a promising early-career researcher whose work bridges academic rigor and real-world application. He demonstrates leadership in science, project coordination, and community training. His research tackles globally significant challenges in agriculture and climate resilience, and he plays a vital role in youth-led environmental advocacy and education.

🎓 Education

Alexandre Mahougnon Aurel Zoumman is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Plant Biology with a specialization in Plant, Microbial Biotechnologies, and Plant Breeding at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, Senegal. He holds a Master’s degree in Plant Biology with a focus on Plant and Microbial Biotechnologies from the University of Abomey-Calavi in Benin, completed between 2018 and 2020. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences, specializing in Genetics, Biotechnologies, and Natural Resources, earned from 2012 to 2015.

💼Experience

Zoumman is a seasoned project manager and researcher with over seven years of experience in leading scientific research initiatives, coordinating international projects, and designing innovative solutions in biotechnology and environmental science. From 2022 to the present, he has served as a bilingual trainer for the African Students and Alumni Forum (ASAF), delivering leadership and project management workshops in French and English. Between 2020 and 2021, at CIRAD under the LMI IESOL/LEMSAT collaboration, he managed molecular research on tropical soils and agroecosystems, focusing on nature-based solutions for soil salinization. Prior to that, at IRD’s LMI LAPSE/LCM program from 2019 to 2020, he contributed to research on enhancing legume-rhizobacteria symbiosis as part of the ANR SymEffectors project. His early career included teaching Life and Earth Sciences in Benin’s secondary schools from 2017 to 2018.

🔬Research Focus

Zoumman’s research centers on the application of microbial biotechnologies in agriculture, climate change adaptation, and sustainable food systems. His scientific contributions include a 2021 publication in Scientific Reports on the identification of type III effectors in Bradyrhizobium vignae and their influence on symbiosis with Vigna species. More recently, in 2025, he co-authored a study published in the International Journal of Plant Biology exploring microbial diversity in forest litter-based fermented bioproducts and their effect on tomato growth in Senegal.

🛠️Skills

He is proficient in project leadership and management, encompassing strategic planning, financial oversight, impact evaluation, and team coordination. His research expertise includes molecular biology, microbiology, plant and soil biotechnology, ecology, and climate change adaptation. He is also experienced in designing and implementing bilingual training programs, facilitating cross-cultural communication, and building institutional capacities. Zoumman is highly skilled in digital tools and platforms such as JIRA, Trello, QGIS, R, KOBOCOLLECT, ODK, Amplifix, SerialCloner, and WordPress. Multilingual in French, English, Fon, Mahi, and Goun, he also possesses intermediate proficiency in Mina.

🏆Awards

His academic and professional efforts have earned him several prestigious awards. In 2021, he was recognized as a Youth African Climate Finance Fellow. He received the Orange Knowledge Program award in 2024 and was granted a DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) scholarship for his Ph.D. in 2022. Earlier, in 2018, he was a recipient of the Intra-Africa Mobility Scheme scholarship for his Master’s degree.

📚 Publications

Title:
Publisher Correction: Identification of type III effectors modulating the symbiotic properties of Bradyrhizobium vignae strain ORS3257 with various Vigna species
Year:
2021
Authors:
Pongpan Songwattana, Clémence Chaintreuil, Jenjira Wongdee, Neung Teaumroong, Eric Giraud, et al.
Journal:
Scientific Reports

Conclusion:

Mr. Zoumman is a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His combination of scientific innovation, international collaboration, leadership in climate and agricultural research, and commitment to societal impact through training and advocacy makes him a role model for early-career researchers in Africa and beyond. With further growth in research impact metrics and innovation output, he has the potential to become a global leader in his field.