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Ms. Jiaqian Li | Microbial Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Jiaqian Li at Tianjin University, China

Summary:

Ms. Jiaqian Li is a Ph.D. candidate in Environmental Science at Tianjin University and a visiting Ph.D. student at Duke University. Her research explores the molecular and metabolic mechanisms of microbial responses to environmental changes, with a focus on bacterioplankton diversity and pathogen detection in marine environments. Ms. Li has co-authored several patents and participated in significant research projects funded by NSFC and NSF. She brings a blend of academic rigor and practical experience from her internships in marketing and public relations. Ms. Li has also demonstrated leadership as a project and lab manager and has a strong background in student mentorship. Her work has been recognized with multiple scholarships and awards.

Professional Profile:

šŸ‘©ā€šŸŽ“Education:

Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Tianjin UniversityĀ (Sept 2020 – Present)

  • School of Environmental Science & Engineering
  • Supervisor: Guangyi Wang
  • Visiting Ph.D. Student at Marine Laboratory, Duke University (Dec 2022 – Present)
  • Supervisor: Dana E. Hunt

Master of Engineering, Tianjin UniversityĀ (Sept 2017 – Nov 2019)

  • School of Environmental Science & Engineering
  • Class Ranking: 2/21
  • Thesis: Study on the relationship between environmental factors and diversity of bacterioplankton in different oxygen content regions of the Eastern Indian Ocean

Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Oil and Gas Engineering, China University of Petroleum (Beijing)Ā (Sept 2013 – Jun 2017)

  • GPA: 3.42
  • Class Ranking: 5/62

šŸ¢ Professional Experience:

Ms. Jiaqian Li is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Environmental Science at Tianjin University, focusing on microbial ecology and environmental microbiology under the supervision of Guangyi Wang. Since December 2022, she has been a visiting Ph.D. student at the Marine Laboratory of Duke University, where she works under the guidance of Dana E. Hunt. Her research delves into the molecular and metabolic mechanisms of microbial responses to environmental changes. In addition to her academic pursuits, Ms. Li has gained practical experience through various internships in marketing and public relations at leading companies such as Bairong, Inc., SOHU, and Beijing UP Network Technology Co., Ltd. She has also served as a project and lab manager at Tianjin University since 2017.

Authormetrics:

Ms. Li has contributed to several patents in the field of environmental science and has co-investigated multiple research projects funded by prestigious organizations such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). She has supervised undergraduate students in independent studies and research experiences.

Research Interests:

Ms. Liā€™s research interests include microbial ecology, environmental microbiology, and the molecular mechanisms of microbial responses to environmental factors. She is particularly focused on understanding the diversity and function of bacterioplankton in different oxygen regions and developing methods for detecting resistance genes and pathogens in coastal marine areas.

Top Noted Publication:

1. Subsurface Bacterioplankton Structure and Diversity in the Strongly-Stratified Water Columns within the Equatorial Eastern Indian Ocean

  • Authors: Li, J., Liu, X., Xie, N., Sen, B., Wang, G.
  • Journal: Microorganisms, 2023, 11(3), 592
  • Abstract: This study investigates the structure and diversity of subsurface bacterioplankton within the equatorial Eastern Indian Ocean’s strongly-stratified water columns. The findings contribute to the understanding of microbial ecology in marine stratified environments.
  • Citations: 1

2. Diversity and Community Composition of Labyrinthulomycetes Protists in the Coastal Zone of Hainan Island, South China Sea

  • Authors: Song, J., Liu, X., Xie, N., Sen, B., Wang, G.
  • Journal: Water (Switzerland), 2023, 15(4), 738
  • Abstract: This paper examines the diversity and community composition of Labyrinthulomycetes protists in the coastal zone of Hainan Island, South China Sea, highlighting their ecological roles and distribution patterns in coastal environments.
  • Citations: 0

3. Potential Contribution of Coastal Upwelling to Carbon Sink through Interaction between Cyanobacteria and Microbial Eukaryotes

  • Authors: Liu, X., Xie, N., Li, J., Sen, B., Wang, G.
  • Journal: Water (Switzerland), 2022, 14(19), 3097
  • Abstract: The research explores how coastal upwelling may enhance carbon sinks by facilitating interactions between cyanobacteria and microbial eukaryotes, thereby contributing to the global carbon cycle.
  • Citations: 3

4. Patchy Blooms and Multifarious Ecotypes of Labyrinthulomycetes Protists and Their Implication in Vertical Carbon Export in the Pelagic Eastern Indian Ocean

  • Authors: Xie, N., Bai, M., Liu, L., Jiao, N., Wang, G.
  • Journal: Microbiology Spectrum, 2022, 10(3)
  • Abstract: This study investigates the distribution of Labyrinthulomycetes protists and their role in vertical carbon export in the pelagic Eastern Indian Ocean, highlighting their ecological significance in oceanic biological processes.
  • Citations: 6

5. Vertical Community Patterns of Labyrinthulomycetes Protists Reveal Their Potential Importance in the Oceanic Biological Pump

  • Authors: Bai, M., Xie, N., He, Y., Jiao, N., Wang, G.
  • Journal: Environmental Microbiology, 2022, 24(4), pp. 1703ā€“1713
  • Abstract: The paper provides insights into the vertical community patterns of Labyrinthulomycetes protists and their potential impact on the oceanic biological pump, which is crucial for carbon sequestration in marine environments.
  • Citations: 14

 

Jiaqian Li | Microbial Ecology | Best Researcher Award

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