Areas of Focus
- Molecular mechanisms of rice domestication
- Genetic regulation of rice plant architecture and yield traits
- Exploration and utilization of important rice genes
Work Experience
- Member of the Central Agriculture and Forestry Committee of the Jiusan Society
- Deputy Editor of the Journal of Crop Science
- Editorial Board Member of The Crop Journal
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1992-1996: PhD in Crop Genetics and Breeding, China Agricultural University
- 1985-1988: Master's in Crop Genetics and Breeding, Beijing Agricultural University
- 1981-1985: Bachelor's in Agriculture, Hunan Agricultural College
Awards
- 2020: Second Prize of National Natural Science for 'Study on the Molecular Mechanism of Rice Domestication'
- 2010 & 2009: National Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Advisor
- 2007: National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars
- 2007: Outstanding Teacher of China Agricultural University
- 2006: Outstanding Teacher of China Agricultural University
- 2006: Government Special Allowance
- 2004: Selected for the Ministry of Education's New Century Excellent Talents Support Plan
- 2002: Selected for the Ministry of Education's Outstanding Young Teacher Funding Plan
- 2009: Chang Jiang Scholar Distinguished Professor by the Ministry of Education
