Dr. Baorong Wang, College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University, China
Baorong Wang is an Assistant Research Fellow at the College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University, China. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, a joint institution of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Water Resources, in 2023. He also holds an M.F.S. from Northwestern A&F University and a B.S. from Northwestern Agriculture University. His research focuses on soil organic carbon formation and stabilization, particularly the role of microbial residues in different ecosystems. Baorong Wang has led multiple national and provincial research projects and has an H-index of 15, with over 1000 citations and two highly cited papers recognized by ESI. He actively contributes to the academic community as a reviewer for prestigious journals, including Soil Biology and Biochemistry, Global Change Biology, CATENA, and Earth System Science Data. His work advances the understanding of microbial-regulated organic carbon formation and its implications for ecosystem sustainability.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award
Dr. Baorong Wang is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his significant contributions to soil organic carbon research. His expertise in microbial-regulated organic carbon formation and stabilization plays a crucial role in advancing global understanding of soil ecosystems. With a Ph.D. from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and international experience as a Visiting Ph.D. at the University of Vienna, he has developed a strong research foundation.
🎓 Education
- 2018-2023 – Ph.D., Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences & Ministry of Water Resources
- 2015-2018 – Master of Forest Sciences (M.F.S.), College of Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University
- 2011-2015 – Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Department of Resources and Environment, Northwest Agriculture University
🏢 Work Experience
- 2023–Present – Assistant Research Fellow, College of Grassland Agriculture, Northwest A&F University
- 2021–2022 – Visiting Ph.D. Researcher, Division of Terrestrial Ecosystem Research, University of Vienna
🔬 Research & Achievements
- Specializes in soil organic carbon formation and stabilization with a focus on microbial-regulated processes 🌱
- Leading 4 national and provincial research projects in the field of soil carbon dynamics 📊
- Published research has an H-index of 15 with over 1,000 citations 📚
- 2 highly cited papers recognized by Essential Science Indicators (ESI) 🏅
- Active peer reviewer for prestigious journals, including:
- Soil Biology and Biochemistry
Publication Top Notes:
Grazing exclusion enhanced the capability of soil microorganisms to access photosynthetic carbon in Loess Plateau grassland
Warming-induced response of microbial diversity and functions regulated microbial necromass and soil multifunctionality
Unlocking Mechanisms for Soil Organic Matter Accumulation: Carbon Use Efficiency and Microbial Necromass as the Keys
Microbial necromass in soil profiles increases less efficiently than root biomass in long-term fenced grassland: Effects of microbial nitrogen limitation and soil depth
Glucoproteins in particulate and mineral-associated organic matter pools during grassland restoration