Areas of Focus
- Genetic basis of tomato quality formation and molecular breeding
Work Experience
- 2023.07-present: Tenured Professor, Department of Plant Science, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- 2013.04-2023.06: Professor, Department of Plant Science, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- 2011.11-2013.03: Dow Scholar Professor, Plant Biology, Cornell University, USA
- 2009.12-2011.10: Researcher, Department of Plant Science, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- 2009.04-2009.11: Visiting Professor, Plant Biology, Cornell University, USA
- 2008.12-2009.03: Researcher, Department of Plant Science, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- 2002.08-2008.11: Associate Professor, Department of Plant Science, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- 2000.08-2002.08: Postdoctoral Fellow, Biology Station, Fudan University
- 1990.07-1997.08: Assistant Researcher, Harbin Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Plant Breeding
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1997-2000: PhD in Genetics, Northeast Agricultural University, Supervisor: Jingfu Li
- 1987-1990: Master in Vegetable Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Supervisor: Shengxuan Li
- 1983-1987: Bachelor in Vegetable Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Supervisor: Zhiwei Qin
- Published over 90 academic papers in high-impact journals
- Authored and co-authored several books on tomato genetics and breeding
Publications
- Tobacco as green bioreactor for therapeutic protein production: latest breakthroughs and optimization strategies, Naeem M, Han R, Ahmad N, Zhao WH, Zhao LX, 2023
- The Transcript Factor EMB1444-like affects tomato fruit ripening by regulating YELLOW-FRUITED TOMATO 1, a core component of ethylene signaling transduction, Zhao WH, Wang S, Li WZ, Shan XM, Naeem MM, Zhang LD, Zhao LX, 2023
Awards
- Modern Agricultural Science Undergraduate Research and Practice Teaching System Construction and Implementation, Second Prize, Shanghai Municipal Education Awards, 2009
- Research and Practice on Diverse Graduate Teaching, Funded by Shanghai Jiao Tong University Teaching Development Fund, 2013
