Dr. Yang Haichang is an Associate Professor at the College of Agriculture, Shihezi University, China, specializing in oasis ecology and sustainable agriculture. His research focuses on soil salinization control, water–salt transport mechanisms, saline–alkali soil improvement, and cultivation of salt-tolerant crops. He has published over 30 research papers, edited a monograph, secured patents, and contributed to technical standards that advance soil and water management. With experience as a postdoctoral researcher at the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (CAS) and as a visiting scholar at CSIRO Land and Water in Australia, Dr. Yang has led national and regional research projects bridging academia and industry to promote ecological restoration and sustainable farming in arid regions.
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Summary
Dr. Yang Haichang is an accomplished soil scientist whose research integrates field applications, ecological restoration, and innovative technologies for saline–alkali soil management. His leadership in academic projects, patents, publications, and standards has positioned him as a key contributor to sustainable agriculture in arid regions. With a solid track record of awards, mentoring, and cross-disciplinary innovations, he exemplifies the qualities sought in a Best Researcher Award candidate.
Education
Dr. Yang Haichang earned his PhD in Agricultural Resources and Environment and later conducted postdoctoral research at the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He also enhanced his academic perspective as a visiting scholar at CSIRO Land and Water in Australia.
Experience
Dr. Yang Haichang serves as an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor at Shihezi University, College of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Resources and Environment. He has led and participated in several national and regional research programs, collaborated with industry partners, and contributed extensively to soil salinity management, water–salt transport studies, and resource-efficient agriculture in arid and saline environments.
Research Focus
Dr. Yang specializes in soil salinization prevention and control, water–salt dynamics, oasis ecological restoration, and sustainable agriculture. His expertise also extends to developing saline–alkali soil improvers, advancing salt-tolerant crop cultivation, arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis research, and designing integrated soil and water management systems for arid regions.
Awards
Dr. Yang has received several prestigious honors including the National Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fishery Harvest Award, the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Science and Technology Progress Award, and the Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award from Shihezi University. He has also been recognized as an Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and selected among Shihezi University’s outstanding young and middle-aged backbone teachers. His mentorship has been acknowledged through multiple Outstanding Instructor awards at both national and university-level competitions.