Emily Bedwell | Crop Science | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Emily Bedwell | Crop Science | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Professor and Ext. Specialist at University of Idaho | United States

Assist. Prof. Dr. Emily Bedwell is an Assistant Professor and Extension Irrigation Technology Specialist in the Department of Soil and Water Systems at the University of Idaho, specializing in precision irrigation, soil moisture sensing, evapotranspiration modeling, decision support tool development, and water use efficiency, with extensive experience in extension education, applied field research, UAV-based irrigation technologies, crop water management, and stakeholder-driven solutions to improve agricultural productivity, sustainability, and water resiliency across diverse cropping systems.


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Xin Xiong | Crop Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Xin Xiong | Crop Science | Best Researcher Award

Dean at Huainan Normal University | China

Prof. Dr. Xin Xiong, PhD, serves as the Dean of Huainan Normal University, where he is a distinguished scholar, educator, and doctoral supervisor specializing in communication and translation. With a deep commitment to advancing China’s educational and agricultural development, Professor Xiong has established himself as a prominent figure in interdisciplinary research that bridges language, technology, and international communication. His academic leadership is reflected in his role as principal investigator of numerous major national and provincial projects, including those supported by the National Social Science Fund, the Ministry of Education, provincial philosophy and social science foundations, and the Department of Education. Professor Xiong’s scholarly productivity is impressive, with more than one hundred papers published in influential domestic and international journals and media platforms such as China Social Sciences Daily and Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. In addition to his extensive journal contributions, he has authored three academic monographs that explore critical themes in communication studies, translation, and cross-cultural education. His research focuses on cultivating multidisciplinary talent for the internationalization of China’s agricultural science and technology industry, addressing challenges such as limited global perspectives, insufficient international collaboration, and linguistic barriers in professional and academic exchanges. He also contributes to enhancing English majors’ international communication competence through innovative teaching reform projects under the Provincial-Level Quality Engineering Project of Institutions of Higher Education in Anhui Province. With consultancy experience spanning six industry-linked projects, five journal publications indexed in SCI and Scopus, and four patents under publication or processing, Professor Xiong embodies a rare combination of academic excellence and applied innovation. As Director of the Chinese English Chinese Comparative Research Association, he continues to foster academic dialogue and global engagement. His dedication to research, education, and the international integration of China’s Agri-Sci-Tech sector positions him as a leading researcher contributing to national progress and global collaboration.

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Xiong, X. (2025). Cultivation of multidisciplinary professional talent for the internationalization of China’s Agri-Sci-Tech industry. Social Sciences & Humanities Open. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101664

Xiong, X. (2024). Multidisciplinary professional talent cultivation in the internationalization of China’s Agri-Sci-Tech industry [Preprint]. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.1070.v1

Xiong, X., Gao, X., & Zhang, K. (2023). International communication of Chinese costume culture: Taking Chinese Cheongsam (qipao) as an example. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Research in Education and Science (ISBN: 9781952092442; ISSN: 2833-6747).

Xiong, X., Qin, H., & Liu, X. (2023). The evolution and development of ecotranslatology studies based on the analysis of CiteSpace mapping knowledge domains. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications.

Xiong, X., Qin, H., & Liu, X. (2023). The evolution and development of ecotranslatology studies in China: Based on the analysis of CiteSpace mapping knowledge domains [Preprint]. Research Square.

Meijun Liu | Plant Physiology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Meijun Liu | Plant Physiology | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at College of Grassland Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University | China

Prof. Meijun Liu is an accomplished Associate Professor at the College of Grassland Science, Xinjiang Agricultural University, China, recognized for her outstanding contributions to plant physiology and forage crop stress biology. She earned her Ph.D. in Science and has since built a distinguished career focusing on low-temperature and drought resistance in alfalfa, forage rejuvenation, and sustainable high-yield cultivation technologies in arid regions. With extensive professional experience leading and participating in nine national and provincial-level research projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the Central Government R&D Program, Prof. Liu has demonstrated exceptional leadership and scientific innovation. Her research interests encompass photosynthetic adaptation mechanisms, environmental stress physiology, and soil remediation through forage crops, supported by strong research skills in plant biochemical analysis, physiological assays, and molecular experimentation. She has published over 30 papers in reputed SCI and Scopus journals, co-edited two national “14th Five-Year Plan” books, and holds two patents and five software copyrights. Among her numerous awards and honors are the titles of Tianshan Youth Top Talent, Tianshan Talent (Phase III), and Outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher, reflecting her national impact. In conclusion, Prof. Liu’s expertise, research productivity, and dedication to sustainable agriculture position her as a leading scientist driving innovation in plant physiology and grassland ecosystem management.

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Liu, M., Zhang, Z., Yan, A., Wang, Y., Yu, M., & Zhao, W. (2025, December). Flexible regulation of photosynthesis to low temperature in alfalfa contributed to spring rejuvenation. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 229(Pt B), 110501.

Liu, M., Miao, Y., Zhang, L., Zhao, Y., & Wang, J. (2023, September 29). Mitochondrial structure and respiratory metabolism in cold resistance of alfalfa seedling root. Theoretical and Experimental Plant Physiology, 35, 319–330.

Li, Y.‐T., Liu, M., Li, Y., Liu, P., Zhao, S.‐J., Gao, H.‐Y., & Zhang, Z.‐S. (2020, October). Photoprotection by mitochondrial alternative pathway is enhanced at heat but disabled at chilling. The Plant Journal, 104(2), 331–343.

Zhang, Z.‐S., Liu, M., Scheibe, R., Selinski, J., Zhang, L.‐T., Yang, C., Meng, X.‐L., & Gao, H.‐Y. (2017, January). Contribution of the alternative respiratory pathway to PSII photoprotection in C3 and C4 plants. Molecular Plant, 10(1), 131–142.

Cheng, D.‐D., Liu, M., Sun, X.‐B., Zhao, M., Chow, W. S., Sun, G.‐Y., Zhang, Z.‐S., & Hu, Y.‐B. (2016, April 21). Light suppresses bacterial population through the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide in tobacco leaves infected with Pseudomonas syringae pv. tabaci. Frontiers in Plant Science, 7, 512.