Sheng-Jiang Yang | Plant Protection | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sheng-Jiang Yang | Plant Protection | Best Researcher Award

Sheng-jiang Yang is an Associate Professor at the School of Chinese Ethnic Medicine, Guizhou Minzu University. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from South China University of Technology and a B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Engineering from Kunming University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on integrating traditional Chinese ethnic medicine with modern pharmaceutical and chemical engineering techniques. He has postdoctoral experience and has published several representative works in the field.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sheng-Jiang Yang | Guizhou Minzu University | China

🎓Education

  • Sheng-jiang Yang holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from South China University of Technology, earned between September 2014 and July 2020. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Engineering at Kunming University of Science and Technology from September 2010 to June 2014.

👨‍🏫 Experience

  • He conducted postdoctoral research at South China University of Technology from October 2020 to February 2022, focusing on advanced topics related to his expertise in chemical and pharmaceutical engineering. Since March 2022, Sheng-jiang Yang has been serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Chinese Ethnic Medicine, Guizhou Minzu University. His role involves both teaching and conducting research in areas integrating traditional medicine with modern scientific approaches.

🏆Awards and Recognitions

  • Sheng-jiang Yang has received several recognitions for his academic excellence and research contributions. These include commendations during his postgraduate studies and support for high-level talent development at Guizhou Minzu University. His achievements in integrating traditional Chinese ethnic medicine with chemical engineering have earned him a growing reputation in the field.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • Yang is skilled in chemical engineering, pharmaceutical formulation, and interdisciplinary research combining traditional Chinese medicine with modern engineering techniques. His background also includes hands-on experience in laboratory research, academic publishing, and higher education instruction.

🔬 Research Focus

  • His primary research focus lies in the development and modernization of traditional Chinese ethnic medicine, pharmaceutical process engineering, and the chemical analysis of medicinal compounds. His work aims to bridge the gap between ethnic medicine practices and scientific innovation.

🌎Conclusion

  • Given his research excellence, academic leadership, and forward-looking scientific contributions, Dr. Sheng-jiang Yang is highly suitable for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His multidisciplinary approach, impactful publications, and commitment to sustainable innovation strongly align with the award’s goal of recognizing transformative researchers advancing the frontiers of science and technology.

📖Publications

  •  Adsorption of cytochrome c on different self-assembled monolayers: The role of surface chemistry and charge density
    Authors: Shengjiang Yang, Chunwang Peng, Jie Liu, Hai Yu, Zhiyong Xu, Yun Xie, Jian Zhou
    Journal: Biointerphases 
  •  Molecular understanding of acetylcholinesterase adsorption on functionalized carbon nanotubes for enzymatic biosensors
    Authors: Shengjiang Yang, Daohui Zhao, Zhiyong Xu, Hai Yu, Jian Zhou
    Journal: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 
  • Orientation and Conformation of Hydrophobin at the Oil-Water Interface: Insights from Molecular Dynamics Simulations
    Authors: Hai Yu, Shengjiang Yang, Zheng Chen, Zhiyong Xu, Xuebo Quan, Jian Zhou
    Journal: Langmuir 
  • Modulating the adsorption orientation of methionine-rich laccase by tailoring the surface chemistry of single-walled carbon nanotubes
    Authors: Shengjiang Yang
    Journal: Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 
  • Simulation Insight into the Synergic Role of Citrate and Polyaspartic Peptide in Biomineralization
    Authors: Jinxiang Zeng, Shengjiang Yang, Hai Yu, Zhiyong Xu, Xuebo Quan, Jian Zhou
    Journal: Langmuir

Muhammad Fahad | Crop Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Muhammad Fahad | Crop Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Muhammad Fahad is a PhD candidate in Crop Genetics and Breeding at Zhejiang University, China, focusing on abiotic stress tolerance, epigenetic regulation, and non-coding RNAs in crops. He holds an M.Sc. (Hons.) in Plant Breeding and Genetics from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan. His research involves molecular techniques such as gene cloning, CRISPR-Cas9, and transcriptomics, with ongoing projects in Brassica napus and rice. Fahad has published on plant stress responses, reviewed for leading journals, and received multiple academic awards, including a Best Poster Award as a CSC scholar.

Mr. Muhammad Fahad | Zhejiang University | China

🎓Education

  • Muhammad Fahad is currently a PhD candidate in Crop Genetics and Breeding at the College of Agriculture & Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, China, under the supervision of Prof. Wu Liang. He began his doctoral studies in September 2021. Prior to this, he completed his M.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture with a specialization in Plant Breeding and Genetics from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. His graduate studies spanned from August 2014 to February 2021.

👨‍🏫 Experience

  • Muhammad Fahad is currently a PhD candidate in Crop Genetics and Breeding at the College of Agriculture & Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, China, under the supervision of Prof. Wu Liang. He began his doctoral studies in September 2021. Prior to this, he completed his M.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture with a specialization in Plant Breeding and Genetics from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. His graduate studies spanned from August 2014 to February 2021.

🏆Awards and Recognitions

  • In 2024, he received the Best Poster Award as a CSC scholar at Zhejiang University. His achievements also include an appreciation certificate and an exchange student fellowship from the Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences in 2020, and a Best Performance award from the Strengthening Participatory Organization in 2019.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • Muhammad Fahad possesses a diverse and advanced skill set in the fields of crop sciences, molecular biology, and agricultural biotechnology. He is highly proficient in gene cloning, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, protein-protein interaction studies, and tissue culture techniques. His expertise extends to cutting-edge areas such as DNA methylation, epigenetic regulation, and non-coding RNA analysis in plants. Fahad is also skilled in bioinformatics and statistical analysis, with hands-on experience using R, Python, SPSS, and Linux for transcriptomic and epigenomic data interpretation. In addition to his technical abilities, he is an accomplished scientific writer and peer reviewer, with a proven track record of publishing in high-impact journals. His collaborative nature, cross-cultural research experience, and commitment to innovation make him a valuable contributor to both academic and applied agricultural research.

🔬 Research Focus

  • His primary research interests include abiotic stress tolerance, plant breeding, epigenetic regulation in crops, and the role of non-coding RNAs in stress responses and genetic regulation.

🌎Conclusion

  • With a consistent record of scientific productivity, innovative research direction, technical proficiency, and international collaboration, Muhammad Fahad is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. His contributions not only enhance academic understanding but also pave the way for practical solutions to pressing agricultural challenges. Recognizing him with this award would honor a researcher who is truly shaping the future of crop sciences.

📖Publications

  •  MicroRNA gatekeepers: Orchestrating rhizospheric dynamics
    Authors: Muhammad Fahad, Leeza Tariq, Wanchang Li, Liang Wu
    Journal: Journal of Integrative Plant Biology

  •  MicroRNA regulation and environmental sensing in grasses
    Authors: Sajid Muhammad, Muhammad Fahad, Weijun Zhou, Liang Wu
    Journal: Grass Research

  • Comparative Analysis of Phytohormone Biosynthesis Genes Responses to Long-Term High Light in Tolerant and Sensitive Wheat Cultivars
    Authors: Zhi-Ang Li, Muhammad Fahad, Wan-Chang Li, Leeza Tariq, Miao-Miao Liu, Ya-Nan Liu, Tai-Xia Wang
    Journal: Plants

  • Underground communication: Long non-coding RNA signaling in the plant rhizosphere
    Authors: Muhammad Fahad, Leeza Tariq, Sajid Muhammad, Liang Wu
    Journal: Plant Communications

  • Comparative and functional analysis unveils the contribution of photoperiod to DNA methylation, sRNA accumulation, and gene expression variations in short‐day and long‐day grasses
    Authors: Xia Wu, Siyi Chen, Feng Lin, Fahad Muhammad, Haiming Xu, Liang Wu
    Journal: The Plant Journal