Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wenbin Sun, Lanzhou University of Technology, China
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wenbin Sun is an agricultural scientist and Associate Professor at Lanzhou University of Technology, China. His research focuses on plant-endophyte interactions, phytohormone metabolism, and crop stress resistance. He has led multiple National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects and published extensively in high-impact journals. With expertise in molecular biology, bioinformatics, and microbial ecology, his work advances sustainable agriculture and biotechnology. He teaches bioinformatics, microbiology, and pharmaceutical technology while contributing to innovations in plant-microbe relationships and phytoremediation.
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Summary:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wenbin Sun is a leading researcher in plant microbiology, bioinformatics, and sustainable agriculture, with a strong academic record, multiple funded projects, and high-impact publications. His research in endophyte-plant interactions, stress resistance, and microbial ecology has significant scientific and practical value.
🎓 Education
Wenbin Sun holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Science and serves as an Associate Professor at the Experimental Center, School of Life Science and Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, China. His academic background in agricultural science and biotechnology provides a strong foundation for his research in molecular plant-microbe interactions and crop stress resistance.
💼Experience
He has extensive experience in both teaching and research. His teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses such as Bioinformatics (Theory & Lab) and Microbiology Laboratory, as well as a graduate course on Pharmaceutical Industry and Technology (Theory). As a researcher, he has led multiple projects, including the Youth Science Fund of Gansu Natural Science Foundation and the General Program of Gansu Natural Science Foundation. He has also contributed as a co-investigator in major National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects, advancing research in plant-endophyte interactions and stress resistance.
🔬Research Focus
His research centers on molecular mechanisms of phytohormone metabolism mediated by plant-endophyte interactions and the role of phytohormones in endophyte-regulated crop stress resistance and quality formation. His studies on endophytic fungi and bacteria provide valuable insights into enhancing crop resilience, improving secondary metabolite production, and optimizing sustainable agricultural practices. His work has significant implications for soil health, phytoremediation, and microbial biotechnology applications.
🛠️Skills
He specializes in molecular biology, bioinformatics, plant-microbe interactions, and microbial ecology. His research integrates genomic and phosphoproteomic analyses to understand plant-endophyte relationships and their role in improving crop stress resistance. His expertise in phytohormone metabolism, endophyte-regulated quality formation, and plant stress adaptation positions him as a key contributor to agricultural sustainability and biotechnology advancements.
🏆Awards
His expertise and contributions to plant microbiology have been recognized through multiple research grants from prestigious institutions. His role as a principal investigator in competitive funding programs reflects his leadership in agricultural research. His scholarly work has been published in high-impact journals such as Plant Molecular Biology Reporter, Rhizosphere, Journal of Fungi, Biology, and the Journal of Environmental Management, highlighting his research excellence.
📚 Publications
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Diversity, growth promoting potential and anti-fungal properties of culturable endophytic bacteria isolated from Codonopsis pilosula roots
Author(s): N. Zhu, H. Wang, W. Sun, W. Luo, Y. Wang
Year: 2024
Journal: Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology
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Phosphoproteomic Analysis of Potato Tuber Reveals a Correlation Between Phosphorylation Site Occupancy and Protein Attributes
Author(s): W. Sun, Y. Wang, F. Zhang
Year: 2020
Journal: Plant Molecular Biology Reporter
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Seasonally Driven Microecological Changes Among Endophytic and Rhizospheric Bacteria and Their Effects on the Carbohydrate Content of Codonopsis pilosula from Lintao County, Gansu Province, China
Author(s): H. Wang, S. Li, X. Guo, W. Sun, F. Leng, C. Yu, Y. Wang
Year: 2023
Journal: Rhizosphere
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Genomic Characteristics and Comparative Genomics Analysis of the Endophytic Fungus Paraphoma chrysanthemicola DS-84 Isolated from Codonopsis pilosula Root
Author(s): W. Sun, M. Feng, N. Zhu, F. Leng, M. Yang, Y. Wang
Year: 2023
Journal: Journal of Fungi
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Paraphoma chrysanthemicola Affects the Carbohydrate and Lobetyolin Metabolism Regulated by Salicylic Acid in the Soilless Cultivation of Codonopsis pilosula
Author(s): W. Sun, C. Luo, Y. Wu, M. Ding, M. Feng, F. Leng, Y. Wang
Year: 2024
Journal: Biology
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Potential Function of Plant-Growth-Promoting Endophytic Serratia fonticola CPSE11 from Codonopsis pilosula in Phytoremediation of Cadmium Ion (Cd²⁺)
Author(s): M. Yang, Y. Fu, S. Hu, F. Leng, Y. Zhuang, W. Sun, Y. Wang
Year: 2025
Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
Conclusion:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wenbin Sun is an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. By expanding international collaborations, industry applications, and public engagement, he can further enhance his global recognition and research influence.