jingjin yu | Biology | Best Researcher Award

Published on by Soil Scientist

Prof. jingjin yu | Biology | Best Researcher Award

jingjin yu | Biology | Best Researcher Award

Professor Jingjin Yu, a distinguished scholar in biology and turfgrass science, serves as Professor and PhD Supervisor at Nanjing Agricultural University. With a PhD from Beijing Forestry University and a research fellowship at Rutgers University, he specializes in turfgrass eco-physiology, stress resistance, and germplasm breeding. Recognized for advancing sustainable turf management and innovation, Professor Yu’s impactful research and leadership in professional turfgrass organizations make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award in Biology.

Profile

Scopus

Orcid

Summary:

Professor Jingjin Yu is a highly accomplished scholar whose research bridges fundamental biology and applied agricultural innovation. Through systematic studies on drought tolerance and turfgrass physiology, development of novel cultivars, and leadership in turfgrass science organizations, he has made transformative contributions to sustainable turf management.

Education

Professor Jingjin Yu holds a PhD in Turfgrass Science from Beijing Forestry University and completed a prestigious research fellowship at Rutgers University in the United States, focusing on turfgrass eco-physiology and breeding advancements.

Experience

He is currently a Professor and PhD Supervisor at Nanjing Agricultural University, with extensive experience leading national research projects and serving as an evaluation expert for China’s Ministry of Education and the CSCIED Core Database. He has played a key role in academic and industrial innovation through leadership positions in the China Turfgrass Society and Yangtze Delta Turf Industry Innovation Alliance.

Research Focus

His research focuses on understanding the physiological and ecological responses of turfgrasses to elevated CO₂ concentrations, improving stress resistance, and enhancing growth and development. He has developed four innovative turfgrass cultivars that have been successfully deployed over 200,000 square meters, advancing sustainable turfgrass management and breeding technologies.

Skills

His expertise includes turfgrass physiological ecology, germplasm resource screening and breeding, sustainable turf management, development of turf growth regulators, and integration of academic research with industrial applications.

Awards

Professor Yu has been recognized for his contributions to turfgrass science through multiple national patents, software copyrights, and leadership roles within professional turfgrass organizations, contributing significantly to sustainable turf industry practices in China.

Publications

Title: Physiological Factors Associated with Interspecific Variations in Drought Tolerance in Centipedegrass
Authors: Yali Song, Jingjin Yu, Mao Xu, Sheng Wang, Jin He, Lijiao Ai
Year: 2024
Journal: Agronomy

Title: Foliar Application of Carnosine and Chitosan Improving Drought Tolerance in Bermudagrass
Authors: Tian Hao, Zhimin Yang, Jianfeng Liang, Jingjin Yu, Jun Liu
Year: 2023
Journal: Agronomy

Title: Karrikin₁ Enhances Drought Tolerance in Creeping Bentgrass in Association with Antioxidative Protection and Regulation of Stress-Responsive Gene Expression
Authors: Zhen-Zhen Tan, Yi-Ting Wang, Xia-Xiang Zhang, Heng-Yue Jiang, Ya Li, Li-Li Zhuang, Jing-Jin Yu, Zhi-Min Yang
Year: 2023
Journal: Agronomy

Title: Metabolomics and Hormone Level Analysis of Seashore paspalum Dwarf Mutant T51
Authors: Yong Zhang, Jun Liu, Jingjin Yu, Zhimin Yang
Year: 2022
Journal: Agronomy

Reallocation of Soluble Sugars and IAA Regulation in Association with Enhanced Stolon Growth by Elevated CO₂ in Creeping Bentgrass
Authors: Jingjin Yu, Meng Li, Qiuguo Li, Ruying Wang, Ruonan Li, Zhimin Yang
Year: 2022
Journal: Plants

Conclusion:

Professor Jingjin Yu is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award in Biology. His work not only advances scientific knowledge but also delivers tangible solutions for sustainable turfgrass management and breeding innovation.

Mohamad Che Zain | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Published on by Soil Scientist

Dr. Mohamad Che Zain | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

 Dr. Mohamad Che Zain, University of science Malaysia, Malaysia

Dr. Mohamad Shazeli Che Zain is a Senior Lecturer and Principal Investigator at Universiti Sains Malaysia, specializing in phytochemistry, sustainable bioscience technology, and pharmaceutical chemistry. His research focuses on the green extraction and standardization of plant-based bioactives, particularly flavonoids, for wound healing and dermatological applications. With multiple national patents, international publications, and innovation awards, Dr. Che Zain is recognized for translating natural product research into impactful health solutions.

Profile

Orcid

Summary:

Dr. Mohamad Che Zain is a highly accomplished and emerging leader in biological sciences and phytochemical research. His consistent contributions to sustainable biosciences, bioactive formulation, and translational phytochemistry have marked him as a top performer among early-career and mid-career scientists in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

🎓 Education

Dr. Mohamad Shazeli Che Zain completed his PhD in Phytochemistry at Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2021, where he conducted advanced research in bioactive compounds from Malaysian botanical sources. Prior to this, he obtained his Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the International Medical University in 2017, laying the foundation for his interdisciplinary expertise in chemistry and pharmaceuticals.

💼Experience

Dr. Shazeli is currently serving as a Senior Lecturer and Principal Investigator at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), leading research at the Bioresource Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology. Since 2023, he has been involved in teaching, student supervision, and active community engagement. From 2021 to 2023, he worked as the R&D Executive and Lead Researcher at Nexus Wise Sdn Bhd, where he established a phytochemistry lab for GMP-compliant herbal product development. Between 2017 and 2020, he was a Graduate Research Fellow and Tutor at Universiti Putra Malaysia, co-teaching undergraduate courses and leading lab-based research on medicinal plant extracts.

🔬Research Focus

Dr. Shazeli specializes in phytochemistry, sustainable bioscience technology, pharmaceutical chemistry, and precision herbal medicine. His work emphasizes green processing methods for plant-based extracts, particularly flavonoid-enriched products derived from oil palm and Melicope ptelefolia for wound care, dermatological and nutraceutical applications. He is actively engaged in translating his findings into industrial-scale innovations that support regenerative and dermatological health.

🛠️Skills

Dr. Shazeli possesses expertise in natural product extraction, microencapsulation, bioassay development, chromatographic analysis, and intellectual property filing. He is proficient in the development of nanotechnology-based formulations and green extraction technologies using deep eutectic solvents. As a licensed Professional Technologist in Chemical Technology, an Accredited HRD Trainer, and an active member of multiple scientific bodies, he combines scientific rigor with leadership in academic, industrial, and community contexts. His scientific communication and STEM outreach activities highlight his commitment to science education, policy translation, and public engagement.

🏆Awards

He has received numerous national and international accolades, including multiple gold medals at the 2025 International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX), the Overall Runner-Up and Gold Medal at the 2025 International Research and Innovation Symposium Competition, and the APEX Young Scholar 5.0 Award at USM. Earlier honors include the Best Thesis Award from the Malaysian Natural Products Society, the Top 15 Chrysalis Award by the Young Scientist Network-ASM, and several travel grants and innovation awards from academic and research institutions since 2019.

📚 Publications

Title: Valorization of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) into high‐value therapeutic agents: an updated review on extraction techniques, phytochemicals, pharmacological activities and encapsulation technologies
Author: Mohamad Shazeli Che Zain
Year: 2025
Journal: Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture

Title: Transforming agricultural waste into sustainable bioadsorbents and advanced bioaerogels from durian (Durio zibethinus) peel
Author: Mohamad Shazeli Che Zain
Year: 2025
Journal: Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining

Title: Microencapsulation of Elaeis guineensis leaf extract powder enriched with bioflavonoid preserves its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties: spray drying optimization and powder characterization
Author: Mohamad Shazeli Che Zain
Year: 2024
Journal: Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization

Title: Spray Drying Microencapsulation of Antioxidant Bioflavonoids: A Bibliometric Analysis and Review on Recent Research Landscape (2013–2023) and Process Optimization
Author: Mohamad Shazeli Che Zain
Year: 2024
Journal: Journal of Food Process Engineering

Title: One-pot synthesis of polysaccharide/gelatin amorphous hydrogels impregnated with a bioflavonoid derived from Elaeis guineensis leaf: wound healing and drug release properties
Author: Mohamad Shazeli Che Zain
Year: 2024
Journal: DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Title: Macroporous polymeric resin for the purification of flavonoids from medicinal plants: A review
Author: Mohamad Shazeli Che Zain
Year: 2024
Journal: Journal of Separation Science

Conclusion:

Dr. Mohamad Che Zain is a strong and highly deserving candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His research originality, impact on health sciences, community engagement, and scientific leadership collectively exemplify the values and excellence that the award seeks to recognize. With continued global engagement and commercialization efforts, he is poised to make even greater contributions to science and society.