Prof. Dr. Fengxiang Zhu | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award 

Institute of Environment, Resource, Soil and Fertilizer, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Prof. Dr. Fengxiang Zhu is a distinguished researcher in Microbiology and Agricultural Resource Utilization, currently serving at the Institute of Environment, Resource, Soil and Fertilizer, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences. A graduate of Zhejiang University’s School of Life Sciences, he has devoted his career to sustainable agriculture, waste resource utilization, and environmental protection. Recognized as a Zhejiang Province “151” Talent Project (Second Level) scholar and a National Green and Low-Carbon Science and Technology Service Expert in Animal Husbandry, he has made pioneering contributions to livestock waste recycling and pollution reduction. Prof. Zhu serves as Vice Leader of the Livestock Waste Resource Utilization Group in Zhejiang’s Agricultural Technology Extension Service Team and holds key roles in several national and provincial environmental committees. Since the “11th Five-Year Plan,” he has led more than 10 major provincial and ministerial-level research projects focused on eco-friendly agricultural innovation and resource efficiency. As first or corresponding author, he has published 8 SCI-indexed papers, contributing to the advancement of microbial applications and agricultural sustainability. His impactful research has been recognized with one first-class, one second-class, and one third-class Zhejiang Provincial Science and Technology Progress Awards. Prof. Zhu holds 18 authorized national invention patents, alongside one European Union and one U.S. patent, reflecting his global influence in environmental biotechnology. He has also led the development and implementation of three Zhejiang Provincial local standards promoting eco-innovation and sustainable agricultural practices. His work has been cited widely in the field, earning him an h-index of 9 with over 300 citations, underscoring his leadership in agricultural microbiology and environmental resource utilization.