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.
đź’ĽExperience
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.