postdoctor at Lanzhou University , China
A dedicated researcher specializing in ecology, currently serving as a postdoctoral researcher at Lanzhou University since March 2023. π‘ Committed to understanding plant-soil interactions and desertification restoration processes. π Passionate about contributing to environmental conservation and ecological balance.
Publication Profile
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EducationπΒ
PhD in Ecology, Lanzhou University, 2016-2022. π Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, Lanzhou University, 2012-2016. π± Focused on ecosystem restoration and environmental processes during both academic degrees, building a strong foundation in ecological research.
ExperienceπΌΒ
Postdoctoral researcher at Lanzhou University, 2023-Present. πΏ Host of Gansu Provincial Basic Research Office on-site postdoctoral project (2023-2025) researching desertification ecosystem restoration. π¬ Skilled in ecological data collection, analysis, and modeling.
Awards & Honorsπ
Host of the Gansu Provincial Basic Research Office postdoctoral project (23JRRA1157). π Recognized for contributions to desertification restoration research and plant-soil microbial community studies. π Awarded the 60,000 yuan research funding for ongoing research.
Research Focusπ¬Β
Focused on plant and soil microbial community interactions during desertification ecosystem restoration. π± Investigates the succession processes of ecological systems. π Contributes to sustainable environmental practices for ecosystem restoration and climate resilience.
Other Scientific Research ProjectsπΏΒ
Gansu Provincial Basic Research Office, on-site postdoctoral project (2023-2025) on desertification restoration (23JRRA1157). π° Research funding: 60,000 yuan. π
Ongoing from July 2023.
Representative Research Results & Academic AwardsπΒ
Representative achievements in plant and soil community restoration during desertification ecosystem recovery. π± Publication in major ecology journals. π Honored for significant contributions to ecological science and sustainable ecosystem research.
Publications π
Interannual Variations in Grassland Carbon Fluxes
Authors: Hou, Q., Ma, K., Yu, X.
Journal: Science of the Total Environment, 2024
Summary: The study explores variations in carbon fluxes across grasslands in the Qilian Mountains, identifying key factors influencing these fluctuations.
Inorganic Carbon Pools and Their Drivers in Grassland and Desert Soils
Authors: Dong, L., Ran, J., Luo, J., Kuzyakov, Y., Deng, J.
Journal: Global Change Biology, 2024
Summary: This research looks into the drivers of inorganic carbon pools in grassland and desert soils, providing insights into carbon storage mechanisms in arid ecosystems.
Short-term Effects of Restoration Measures on Vegetation and Soil Characteristics
Authors: Chen, Y., Xu, J., Xu, C., Yang, C., Yu, X.
Journal: Global Ecology and Conservation, 2024
Summary: The paper examines how different restoration measures impact vegetation communities and soil properties in degraded alpine grasslands.
Screening and Evaluation of Chenopodiaceae Plants for Saline-Alkali Land Improvement
Authors: Xu, N., Yu, X., Di, D., Luo, X., Ma, K.
Journal: Chinese Journal of Grassland, 2024
Summary: This article focuses on selecting suitable Chenopodiaceae plants for improving saline-alkali land in Central Gansu Province.
Response of Soil Microbial Ξ±-Diversity to Grazing in Grassland Ecosystems
Authors: Yang, H., Song, J., Hou, Q., Yu, X.
Journal: Land Degradation and Development, 2024
Summary: A meta-analysis that reviews the effect of grazing on soil microbial diversity in various grassland ecosystems.
Active Restoration Efforts Drive Community Succession and Assembly in a Desert
Authors: Hou, Q., Hu, W., Sun, Y., Ran, J., Deng, J.
Journal: Ecological Applications, 2024
Summary: This study investigates how active restoration efforts over the past 53 years have shaped plant and community succession in desert environments.
Distribution, Species Richness, and Relative Importance of Different Plant Life Forms across Drylands in China
Authors: Yao, S., Hu, W., Ji, M., Niklas, K.J., Deng, J.
Journal: Plant Diversity, 2024
Summary: The research explores plant diversity across dryland ecosystems in China, focusing on the distribution and relative importance of different life forms.
Initiation of Rest-Grazing During Soil Thawing Improves Plant Community Stability
Authors: Ma, K., Hou, Q., Xu, C., Xu, J., Yu, X.
Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science, 2024
Summary: Investigates the effects of rest-grazing on plant communities during soil thawing in alpine grasslands, emphasizing improved stability and interspecific relationships.
The Response of Alfalfa Production to Water and Air Temperature in Jinzhong Basin
Authors: Zhu, M., Niu, S.-S., Hou, Q.-Q., Yang, X., Xu, H.-Y.
Journal: Acta Agrestia Sinica, 2024
Summary: This study explores how environmental factors like water and air temperature affect alfalfa production in the Jinzhong Basin, Shanxi Province.
Conclusion
Given their substantial contributions to ecological restoration and ecosystem sustainability, particularly through cutting-edge research on desertification and microbial communities, this individual is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. With further international collaborations and a broader dissemination of their findings, they could achieve even greater recognition in global environmental research.