Northeast Forestry University | China

Dr. Wang Zhanbin is an Associate Professor in the College of Forestry at Northeast Forestry University, China. With over 25 years of experience in forest pathology, he is also the Director of the Forest Pathology Credit Committee of the Chinese Forestry Society. He is proficient in English and actively supervises master’s students while teaching courses like Integrated Management of Forest Pests. His extensive work focuses on plant disease resistance, forest pest management, and ecological sustainability.

Professional profile👤

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Strengths for the Awards✨

1. Extensive Career Duration and Experience:
   With a professional journey spanning over three decades (from 1994 to present), Dr. Wang has consistently worked in the field of forest protection, particularly focusing on forest pathology and molecular biology of forest diseases.

2. Significant Scientific Contributions:
   He has received multiple prestigious awards at provincial and national levels, including:

   • 1st Prize from Liaoning Provincial Forestry Department (2015),

   • Multiple 2nd and 3rd Prizes from the Heilongjiang Province Science and Technology Progress Awards,

   • Liangxi Forestry Science and Technology Award (twice).
     These awards reflect sustained and impactful contributions to applied forestry research, particularly in disease resistance in poplar and sustainable pest control.

3. Academic Productivity:
   His work has been published in SCI-indexed journals and national agricultural bulletins. His recent research includes studies on microbial interactions, transcriptomics, and triterpenoid biosynthesis — showing both depth and evolution in research focus.

4. Leadership and Social Service:
   Dr. Wang holds a leadership position as Director of the Forest Pathology Credit Committee of the Chinese Forestry Society, indicating strong recognition by the national academic community.

5. Educational Contributions:
   He has trained Master’s students, taught specialized courses like Integrated Management of Forest Pests, and contributed to several important textbooks and national teaching materials — reinforcing his academic leadership.

6. Interdisciplinary Application:
   His work bridges plant pathology, molecular biology, genetics, and environmental management, contributing to real-world forest sustainability and plant health.

🎓 Education

Dr. Wang holds a PhD in Forest Protection (2007) from Northeast Forestry University. He earned his Master’s in Genetic Engineering (2003) from Harbin Normal University and a Bachelor’s degree in Forest Protection (1994) from Northeast Forestry University. He furthered his research as a postdoctoral fellow (2009–2012) at Jilin Yanbian Forestry Group.

💼 Experience

• 2005–Present: Associate Professor, College of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University

• 2003–2005: Teaching Assistant, Northeast Forestry University

• 1997–2003: Research Assistant, Institute of Microbiology, Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences
  Dr. Wang has consistently contributed to forest pathology, particularly in fungal disease resistance and pest management.

🔬 Research Interests On Biological Sciences

His key research areas include:

• Forest Pathology

• Molecular Biology of Forest Diseases

• Transgenic Disease-Resistant Poplars

• Integrated Pest and Disease Management in Coniferous-Broadleaf Forests
  He integrates lab-based molecular work with field-based ecological applications.

🏆 Awards

Dr. Wang has received numerous honors, including:

• 2005: Third Prize, Chinese Forestry Society, for transgenic fungal resistance in poplar

• 2010 & 2011: Heilongjiang Science & Technology Progress Awards

• 2015: First Prize, Liaoning Provincial Forestry Department, for breeding stress-resistant poplar

• 2017 & 2022: Liangxi Forestry Science & Technology Awards for disease control in artificial forests and ecological regulation techniques
  These awards underscore his innovation in forest biotechnology and sustainability.

📚 Publications

Below are Dr. Wang’s key peer-reviewed publications from recent years, including hyperlinks and citation contexts:

1. 2023 – Effect of powdery mildew on interleaf microbial communities and leaf antioxidant enzyme systems, Journal of Forestry Research – cited by 2

2. 2022 – Transcriptional Responses for Biosynthesis of Triterpenoids in Exogenous Inducers Treated Inonotus hispidus Using RNA-Seq, Molecules – cited by 3

3. 2022 – Effects of Compound Elicitors on the Biosynthesis of Triterpenoids and Activity of Defense Enzymes from Inonotus hispidus, Molecules – cited by 1

4. 2022 – The Powdery Mildew on Polygonum persicaria L.: Microscopic Observation and Phylogenetic Relationship Analysis, Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 38(9):130–136

5. 2022 – Isolation of Endophytic Fungi from Medicinal Plants and Screening and Identification of Antagonism, Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 38(1):75–81

📖 He has also contributed to several academic books and national-level teaching materials on forest pathology and quarantine.

✅ Conclusion

Dr. Wang Zhanbin is a dedicated forest pathology expert whose innovations in disease-resistant poplars and integrated pest management have had a lasting impact on forestry research in China. His scholarly output, teaching excellence, and technological contributions make him a distinguished nominee for any scientific recognition in environmental and biological sciences.