Prof. Dr. Zhifei Li | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Zhifei Li | Pearl River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Guangzhou | China

Zhifei Li is a distinguished researcher known for advancing aquaculture science, environmental engineering, and sustainable fisheries. His work spans freshwater pond healthy aquaculture, industrial recirculating aquaculture systems, ecological treatment of aquaculture tailwater, and large-water-area ecological fisheries. He has taken on significant scientific and advisory responsibilities within research institutions, engineering technology centers, and regional environmental governance bodies. His contributions are recognized through leadership roles in aquaculture pollution remediation, rural science and technology service, and expert consultation for large-scale aquaculture improvement initiatives. Zhifei Li has led numerous national and provincial research programs, including foundational research projects, key R&D initiatives, and regional technological innovation schemes. He has also collaborated on multiple multidisciplinary projects involving biofilm regulation, quorum sensing mechanisms, engineered bacteria, and low-temperature wastewater treatment systems for aquaculture. His research emphasizes practical and scalable solutions for improving water quality, enhancing aquaculture system efficiency, and promoting ecological fisheries development. Scientifically, his contributions are well-documented. He has authored 120 research documents, accumulating 1,756 citations from 1,362 citing documents, and holds an h-index of 23, reflecting strong academic influence. His publication record includes articles in recognized international journals, as well as contributions to several academic books. His innovation output features multiple authorized invention patents, software copyrights, and ongoing patented technologies with domestic and international relevance. Zhifei Li is also active in consultancy and industry-linked projects, providing technical solutions to aquaculture enterprises and environmental management programs. His collaborations extend to engineered microbial systems for wastewater treatment and biofilm regulation. Professionally, he serves in important roles within committees related to aquaculture environment and wastewater treatment and contributes to the development of future researchers as a supervisor in advanced academic programs.

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Featured Publications

Li, J., Ma, J., Li, Z., Xie, J., Zhang, Y., Yu, M., Xia, Y., Gong, W., Zhang, K., Wang, G., et al. (2025). C4-HSL drives rapid biofilm formation in low-temperature aquaculture effluent: Strengthening structural stability of biofilm and improving nitrogen removal efficiency. Environmental Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2025.122408

Zhang, W., Ji, M., Wang, B., Xie, J., Wang, G., Gong, W., Li, H., Xia, Y., Zhang, K., Li, Z., et al. (2025). Comparative analysis of muscle metabolomics and gut microbiome provides new insights into the high fat intolerance mechanism of juvenile grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). Aquaculture Reports. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2025.102864

Zhang, K., Luo, Y.-M., Xie, J., Gong, W.-B., Li, Z.-F., Xia, Y., Xie, W.-P., Tian, J.-J., Li, H.-Y., Wang, G.-J., et al. (2025). Effect of complex carbon sources on the vertical distribution and exchange flux of nitrogen nutrient at the sediment–water interface. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5098069

Tian, J., Wang, B., Ji, M., Gong, W., Li, H., Xia, Y., Zhang, K., Li, Z., Xie, W., Wang, G., et al. (2025). Effects of berberine combined with Pennisetum sinese Roxb meal on growth, hepatic lipid metabolism, and intestinal health of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella). Aquaculture Reports. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2025.102702

Wang, Z., Xie, J., Wang, G., Li, Z., Zhang, K., He, Z., Tian, J., Xie, W., Li, H., & Xia, Y., et al. (2025). Effects of Clostridium butyricum or Chinese herbal preparation on hepatic antioxidant capacity, immune function, and gut microbiota of bullfrog tadpoles and froglets (丁酸梭菌或中草药制剂对牛蛙蝌蚪和幼蛙肝脏抗氧化能力、免疫功能及肠道菌群的影响). Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.12418/CJAN2025.438

Prof. Dr Jingjing Jiang | Water Conservation | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr Jingjing Jiang | Jilin University | China

Professor Jingjing Jiang is a distinguished academic and researcher at Jilin University, China. She earned her master’s and doctoral degrees from Jilin University, establishing a strong foundation in environmental engineering. She currently serves as Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Jilin University and holds the position of Deputy Director of the Department of Environmental Engineering. Recognized as a Tang Aoqing Young Scholar at Jilin University, she is also honored as a Jilin Province Young Growth Science and Technology Talent. Prof. Jiang’s research primarily focuses on transmembrane ion transport for wastewater treatment, addressing critical challenges in environmental sustainability. She has led and completed over 15 research projects, including grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation. Her work has resulted in more than 49 publications in top-tier journals, contributing significantly to scientific knowledge. She has published one book and holds nine patents, demonstrating her innovative contributions to environmental technology. Prof. Jiang has served as a Young Editorial Board Member for journals such as Nano-Micro Letters, Research, Water Purification Technology, and Carbon Neutralization. She is also actively engaged in collaborative research, including joint fund projects with the NSFC. With over 2,200 citations and an h-index of 26, her work is widely recognized in the scientific community. She is a young member of the Jilin Provincial Society of Environmental Science and Engineering, reflecting her commitment to professional engagement. Prof. Jiang’s research continues to impact the field of environmental engineering through novel solutions for wastewater treatment.

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Featured Publications

Liu, S., Liu, H., Jiang, J., Liu, G., & Liu, J. Molecular machines for transmembrane ion transport. (2025). Chemical Communications.

Sun, T., Liu, Y., Li, J., Zhang, Y., Zhao, B., Li, M., Zhang, C., Huo, M., Jiang, J., & Dong, S. Radical and nonradical cocatalysis induced by asymmetric medium-spin cobalt single atom for water decontamination. (2025). Applied Catalysis B: Environmental.

Yu, G., Wang, G., Chi, T., Du, C., Wang, J., Li, P., Zhang, Y., Wang, S., Yang, K., Long, Y., & Chen, H. Mechanistic insights into the enhanced synergistic removal of composite heavy metals using modified zeolite in constructed wetlands. (2025). Journal of Safety and Environment.

Jiang, J., Zhang, Y., Liu, Y., Liu, S., Sun, T., Zhao, B., Wang, R., Zhang, C., Huo, M., Zhou, D., & Dong, S. Selective activation of peroxymonosulfate through gating heteronuclear diatomic distance for flexible generation of high-valent cobalt-oxo species. (2025). Water Research.