Areas of Focus
- Adzuki bean genomics and molecular genetic breeding
- Functional genomics and molecular genetic breeding of adzuki beans
- Legume comparative genomics
- Germplasm resource innovation and utilization
Work Experience
- 2000-2002 - Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences - Postdoctoral Researcher
- 2011 - National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, Japan - Visiting Scholar
- 2009 - Harper Adams University, UK - Visiting Scholar
Academic Background & Achievements
- 2000 - PhD in Agronomy: Nanjing Agricultural University
- Completed postdoctoral research at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2000-2002)
- Visited National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, Japan (2011) and Harper Adams University, UK (2009)
Publications
- High-quality draft genome of adzuki beans, Ping Wan
Awards
- Received a new plant variety right from the Ministry of Agriculture for developed adzuki bean varieties