Gengjie Zhang is an Associate Professor at Yunnan Agricultural University, specializing in land reconsolidation and ecological evaluation. He holds a PhD and has led and participated in several national and provincial research projects focused on farmland construction, terrace ecosystems, and sustainable land use. A recipient of the “Young Top Talent Special Programme” and “Xing Dian Talent Support Programme” under Yunnan’s “Ten Thousand People Plan,” he has published over ten academic papers, authored scholarly books, and holds 14 patents. His research bridges ecological theory with practical land management solutions in Southwest China
🎓Education
👨🏫 Experience
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He is based in the Academic Affairs Office at Yunnan Agricultural University, where he actively contributes to both teaching and research. Zhang has chaired and participated in several major national and provincial research projects. Notably, he led the sub-theme “Research and Demonstration of Basic Farmland Construction Technology in Southwest Border Poverty Alleviation Area” under the National Science and Technology Support Programme during the Twelfth Five-Year Plan. He also led the Yunnan Provincial Agricultural Joint Special Youth Project and other key initiatives focusing on terraced ecosystem services and soil and water conservation. In addition, he played a significant role in the Ministry of Land and Resources’ public welfare project on land improvement technologies and has been involved in the demonstration of technologies for improving hollow villages in suburban areas.
🤝 Awards
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In recognition of his academic excellence and contribution to land resource science, he was selected for the “Young Top Talent Special Programme” and the “Xing Dian Talent Support Programme” in 2018 under Yunnan Province’s “Ten Thousand People Plan,” which highlights top-tier professionals in the region.
💡Skills and Certifications
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Gengjie Zhang has published over ten academic papers and is the author of two scholarly monographs and one academic textbook. He holds 14 patents and has contributed to three non-technical publications, demonstrating his ability to bridge academic research with real-world applications. His multidisciplinary approach enhances both the theoretical and practical understanding of land resource management.
🔬 Research Focus
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His primary research interests include land reconsolidation, ecological evaluation, and ecosystem services, especially in terraced paddy fields and ecological isolation zones. His work integrates ecological theories with practical land development strategies to improve sustainable land use and conservation.
🌎Conclusion
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Dr. Zhang is not only qualified but exceptionally well-suited for the Research for Excellence in Research Award. His integrated research approach, policy relevance, and innovation-driven mindset reflect a career defined by excellence and purpose. Honoring him with this award would not only recognize his achievements but also inspire broader efforts in ecological and land system research globally.
📖Publications
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Coordination and driving analysis of ‘Production-Living-Ecological’ functions of cultivated land in Yunnan Province based on multi-source time series data
Authors: Huijie Yang, Gengjie Zhang, Huiyong Hu
Journal: GeoJournal