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Liu Wei
Zoology
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Beijing
Language: Chinese, English
Social Behavior
Physiology
Genetic Structure
Rodents
Adaptation
Group Living
Population Fluctuations
Integration Mechanisms
Field Observation
Laboratory Research
Areas of Focus
- Social behavior, physiology, and genetic structure of social rodents
- Adaptation characteristics in group living
- Response processes and integration mechanisms in population fluctuations
Work Experience
- 2011.1-present - Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences - Associate Researcher
- 2003.1-2010.12 - Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences - Assistant Researcher
- 1999.7-2002.12 - Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences - Research Intern
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2003.9-2008.7 Doctorate in Ecology: Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- 1996.9-1999.7 Master's in Ecology: Beijing Normal University
- 1992.9-1996.7 Bachelor's in Biology: Beijing Normal University
Publications
- Preliminary study on the reproductive ecology of Daurian pikas in typical grassland areas, Chen Lijun, Zhang Wenjie, Zhang Xiaoqian, Jia Jujie, Liu Wei, Wan Xinrong, 2014
- Seasonal characteristics of the reproduction of Mongolian gerbils, Liu Wei, Wan Xinrong, Zhong Wenqin, Wang Jianqing, 2013
- Age classification standards for Daurian pikas in typical grassland areas, Chen Lijun, Liu Wei, Su Yongzhi, Zheng Sisi, Zhang Xiaoqian, Wan Xinrong, 2013
- Home-range sizes of social groups of Mongolian gerbils Meriones unguiculatus, Wang Y., Liu W., Wang G., Wan X., Zhong W., 2011
- Winter food availability limits winter survival of Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus), Liu W., Wang G., Wan X. R., Zhong W. Q., 2010
- Multiple paternities increase genetic diversity of offspring in Brandt’s voles, Huo Y, Wan X, Wolff J.O., Wang G., Thomase S., Iglay R.B., Leopold B.D., Liu W., 2010
- Population ecology of wild Mongolian gerbils Meriones unguiculatus, Liu W., Wang G., Wang Y., Zhong W., Wan X., 2009
- Effects of supplemental food on the social organization of Mongolian gerbils during the breeding season, Liu W., G. Wang, X. R. Wan, W. Q. Zhong, 2009
- Population dynamics of the Mongolian gerbils: Seasonal patterns and interactions among density, reproduction and climate, Liu W., X. Wan, W. Zhong, 2007
- Burrow system of the Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus), Scheibler E., Liu W., Weinandy R., Gattermann R., 2006
- Characteristics of body mass growth patterns of Mongolian gerbils, Liu Wei, Wan Xinrong, Zhong Wenqin, 2009
- Field experimental design of food-induced hoarding in Mongolian gerbils and its application in community research, Liu Wei, Wan Xinrong, Zhong Wenqin, 2005
- Reproductive characteristics of Mongolian gerbils in different seasons and their significance in life history strategies, Liu Wei, Wan Xinrong, Wang Guanghe, Liu Wendong, Zhong Wenqin, 2004
- Age and seasonal characteristics of the fatness of Mongolian gerbils, Liu Wei, Zhong Wenqin, Wan Xinrong, Wang Guanghe, Jiang Yaqin, Liu Wendong, 2003
- Advances in the study of rodent nesting areas, Liu Wei, Zhong Wenqin, Wan Xinrong, 2002
- Behavioral adaptation characteristics of Mongolian gerbils during the autumn harvest period and their ecological management strategies, Liu Wei, Zhong Wenqin, Wan Xinrong, Wang Guanghe, Jiang Yaqin, Liu Wendong, 2001
- Effects of photoperiod on the growth and development of juvenile Brandt's voles, Liu Wei, Fang Jiming, 2001
- Adaptation patterns of social behavior of Brandt's voles to photoperiod, Liu Wei, Fang Jiming, 2001
Awards
- 2007: Honorary title of 'Three Good Students' from the Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
- 2006: 'Outstanding Graduate Student' from the Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- 2005: 'Outstanding Graduate Student' from the Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- 1999: Outstanding Graduate from Beijing Normal University
- 1995: Outstanding Class Leader from Beijing Normal University
