Renyi Liu | Genetics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Renyi Liu | Genetics | Best Researcher Award

Haixia Institute of Science and Technology at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, China.

🌍Dr. Renyi Liu is a distinguished researcher with an extensive background in genetics, bioinformatics, and plant biology. With a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia and decades of experience spanning roles in the U.S., China, and international collaborations, Dr. Liu’s contributions are remarkable. His work focuses on bioinformatics, plant genomics, and regulatory elements that drive agronomically important traits. His impressive list of over 100 publications (many as corresponding author) highlights his global impact, particularly in plant stress biology, virus identification, and computational biology.

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Education 🎓

🎓Ph.D. in Genetics – University of Georgia, USA (2005). Dissertation: The evolution of gene composition in Angiosperms.
Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey L. Bennetzen. M.S. in Computer Sciences – University of Georgia, USA (2001) Thesis: Strategies for improving multiple alignment of retrotransposon sequences. Advisor: Dr. Eileen T. Kraemer. M.S. in Ecology – University of Science and Technology, Beijing, China (1997) Institute of Zoology, CAS. Thesis: Genetic variation of cotton bollworm populations in China.. B.S. in Ecology and Environmental Biology – Wuhan University, China (1991) 🧬🎓

Experience💼

🩺Professor | Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University – (2018–Present). Leading research in agroforestry mega-data and bioinformatics.. Principal Investigator & Director of Bioinformatics | Shanghai Center for Plant Stress Biology – (2014–2017). Assistant Professor | University of California, Riverside, USA – (2007–2014). Postdoctoral Researcher | University of Arizona, USA – (2006–2007). Advisor: Dr. Howard Ochman.. One-Hundred Talent Program | Type A, CAS – (2015)👨‍🔬🌍

Research Interests 🔬

🔬Plant Regulatory Elements: Identifying critical elements for crop traits and metabolites..High-Throughput Bioinformatics: Genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomics analyses. Non-Coding RNA Studies: Functional characterization and their role in plant genomes. Software Development: Creating bioinformatics tools and plant genome databases. Comparative Plant Genomics: Evolutionary analysis to enhance agricultural sustainability.🌿🧪

Awards and Honors 🏆

Recipient, One-Hundred Talent Program, Type A, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2015). Outstanding Researcher Award – University of California (2012). Best Paper Award in Bioinformatics (2011). Recognized as Top 1% Most Cited Researcher globally for Plant Genomics (2020, 2022). Young Scientist Award – Chinese Academy of Sciences (2010)

Conclusion 🔚 

Dr. Renyi Liu is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His groundbreaking contributions in plant genomics, bioinformatics, and virus discovery make him a leader in the field of agricultural science. His extensive publication record, leadership roles, and innovative research projects showcase his dedication to advancing knowledge and addressing global agricultural challenges.

Publications Top Notes 📚

“Identification and Characterization of Four Novel Viruses in Balclutha incisa
Authors: Xiao, J.; Yang, G.; Liu, R.; Ge, D.
Year: 2024
Citations: 0**

“Comparative Analysis of Transposable Elements in the Genomes of Citrus and Citrus-Related Genera”
Authors: Wu, Y.; Wang, F.; Lyu, K.; Liu, R.
Year: 2024
Citations: 1

“Screening and Characterization of a New Iflavirus Virus in the Fruit Tree Pest Pyrops candelaria
Authors: Lin, H.; Song, W.; Ma, D.; Xiao, J.; Zhuang, Z.
Year: 2024
Citations: 1**

“Discovery and Genomic Analysis of Three Novel Viruses in the Order Mononegavirales in Leafhoppers”
Authors: Xiao, J.; Nie, B.; Chen, M.-E.; Ge, D.; Liu, R.
Year: 2024
Citations: 0

“Comparative Analysis of Transposable Elements in Strawberry Genomes of Different Ploidy Levels”
Authors: Lyu, K.; Xiao, J.; Lyu, S.; Liu, R.
Year: 2023
Citations: 2

“Review of Konjac Glucomannan Structure, Properties, Gelation Mechanism, and Application in Medical Biology”
Authors: Sun, Y.; Xu, X.; Zhang, Q.; Liu, R.; Pang, J.
Year: 2023
Citations: 21

“Full Genome Sequence of a Novel Iflavirus from the Aster Leafhopper Macrosteles fascifrons”
Authors: Xiao, J.; Zhu, K.; Ma, R.; Ge, D.; Liu, R.
Year: 2023
Citations: 1

“Structure, Merits, Gel Formation, Gel Preparation and Functions of Konjac Glucomannan and Its Application in Aquatic Food Preservation”
Authors: Sun, Y.; Xu, X.; Wu, Z.; Liu, R.; Pang, J.
Year: 2023
Citations: 13

“ROP Signaling Regulates Spatial Pattern of Cell Division and Specification of Meristem Notch”
Authors: Rong, D.; Zhao, S.; Tang, W.; Nagawa, S.; Yamamuro, C.
Year: 2022
Citations: 12

“Dysfunction of Histone Demethylase IBM1 in Arabidopsis Causes Autoimmunity and Reshapes the Root Microbiome”
Authors: Lv, S.; Yang, Y.; Yu, G.; Tang, K.; Zhang, H.
Year: 2022
Citations: 14

 

 

Peng Wang | Genetics | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Peng Wang | Genetics | Best Researcher Award

Group Leader at The University of Hong Kong, School of Biological Sciences, Hong Kong.

🌍Dr. Peng Wang, an Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong, has demonstrated exceptional contributions to plant molecular biology and chloroplast biogenesis. With a Ph.D. from Sun Yat-sen University and extensive postdoctoral research at Humboldt University of Berlin, his work focuses on uncovering the molecular mechanisms of chlorophyll and carotenoid biosynthesis in plants. Dr. Wang has led innovative research in chloroplast-mediated regulatory networks, resulting in high-impact publications and multiple prestigious awards.

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Education 🎓

🎓Dr. Wang completed his B.A. in Agriculture from Yantai University (2008) and his Ph.D. in Genetics from Sun Yat-sen University (2013). During his doctoral research, he focused on plant molecular genetics, specifically on chloroplast biogenesis. His education laid the foundation for his work in plant physiology and chlorophyll metabolism. 🧬🎓

Experience💼

🩺Dr. Wang’s academic journey includes a postdoctoral associate position at Humboldt University of Berlin (2014-2019), where he worked in the Institute for Biology. As a Principal Investigator (2019-2022) at the same institution, he led groundbreaking research in plant molecular biology. He is now an Assistant Professor at the University of Hong Kong, where he continues to advance the field of plant physiology through his leadership in the Plant Cell and Physiology Laboratory. 👨‍🔬🌍

Research Interests 🔬

🔬Dr. Wang’s research focuses on chloroplast biogenesis, photosynthesis, and post-translational regulation of chlorophyll and carotenoid biosynthesis in plants. He investigates the role of molecular chaperones in maintaining chlorophyll homeostasis and explores mechanisms behind plant responses to environmental stresses, such as heat. His work aims to enhance our understanding of plant metabolic networks and has broad applications in agriculture and environmental sustainability. 🌿🧪

Awards and Honors 🏆

🏆Dr. Wang has received numerous prestigious awards, including the 2024 Outstanding Junior Presentation Award at the International Symposium on Photosynthesis, the 2023 NSFC Excellent Young Scientists Fund, and the 2022 RGC Early Career Scheme Award. He has also been recognized with the Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship in 2015 and the Excellent Postgraduate Student Scholarship from Sun Yat-sen University. 🏆🎉

Conclusion 🔚 

Dr. Peng Wang’s exceptional research in plant molecular biology, leadership in academic roles, and contributions to understanding chloroplast biogenesis make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work not only advances scientific understanding but also offers potential practical applications in agriculture and environmental sustainability. With continued support and expanded outreach, Dr. Wang’s future contributions will undoubtedly continue to make a significant global impact.

Publications Top Notes 📚

A highly efficient rice green tissue protoplast system for transient gene expression and studying light/chloroplast-related processes
Authors: Y Zhang, J Su, S Duan, Y Ao, J Dai, J Liu, P Wang, Y Li, B Liu, D Feng, …
Citations: 844
Year: 2011

The bHLH transcription factor bHLH104 interacts with IAA-LEUCINE RESISTANT3 and modulates iron homeostasis in Arabidopsis
Authors: J Zhang, B Liu, M Li, D Feng, H Jin, P Wang, J Liu, F Xiong, J Wang, …
Citations: 258
Year: 2015

Connecting Chlorophyll Metabolism with Accumulation of the Photosynthetic Apparatus
Authors: P Wang, B Grimm
Citations: 170
Year: 2021

Evidence for a role of chloroplastic m-type thioredoxins in the biogenesis of photosystem II in Arabidopsis
Authors: P Wang, J Liu, B Liu, D Feng, Q Da, P Wang, S Shu, J Su, Y Zhang, …
Citations: 113
Year: 2013

Organization of chlorophyll biosynthesis and insertion of chlorophyll into the chlorophyll-binding proteins in chloroplasts
Authors: P Wang, B Grimm
Citations: 110
Year: 2015

HYPERSENSITIVE TO HIGH LIGHT1 interacts with LOW QUANTUM YIELD OF PHOTOSYSTEM II1 and functions in protection of photosystem II from photodamage in Arabidopsis
Authors: H Jin, B Liu, L Luo, D Feng, P Wang, J Liu, Q Da, Y He, K Qi, J Wang, …
Citations: 85
Year: 2014

Thioredoxin and NADPH-dependent thioredoxin reductase C regulation of tetrapyrrole biosynthesis
Authors: Q Da, P Wang, M Wang, T Sun, H Jin, B Liu, J Wang, B Grimm, HB Wang
Citations: 77
Year: 2017

Post-translational coordination of chlorophyll biosynthesis and breakdown by BCMs maintains chlorophyll homeostasis during leaf development
Authors: P Wang, AS Richter, JRW Kleeberg, S Geimer, B Grimm
Citations: 67
Year: 2020

LIL3, a Light-Harvesting Complex Protein, Links Terpenoid and Tetrapyrrole Biosynthesis in Arabidopsis thaliana
Authors: D Hey, M Rothbart, J Herbst, P Wang, J Müller, D Wittmann, K Gruhl, …
Citations: 63
Year: 2017

Chloroplast SRP43 acts as a chaperone for glutamyl-tRNA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in tetrapyrrole biosynthesis
Authors: P Wang, FC Liang, D Wittmann, A Siegel, S Shan, B Grimm
Citations: 62
Year: 2018