Meng Yuan | Heavy Metal Accumulation | Best Researcher Award

Meng Yuan | Heavy Metal Accumulation | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Meng Yuan, Longdong University, China.

Dr. Meng Yuan is an Associate Professor at Longdong University and serves as a Master’s Supervisor. She has enhanced her academic profile through overseas research experience at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Dr. Yuan actively contributes to the global scientific community as a reviewer for several SCI-indexed journals. With a strong publication record, she has authored 20 academic papers in both Chinese and English. Her primary research centers on the accumulation of heavy metals and the mechanisms of stress resistance in leafy vegetables, aiming to enhance crop resilience and ensure food safety through scientific innovation.

Professional Profile

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Education and Experience 

  • Ph.D. in a relevant field (specific discipline not mentioned)

  • Associate Professor, Longdong University

  • Master’s Supervisor, guiding postgraduate students

  • Overseas Research Experience at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

  • Reviewer for multiple SCI-indexed academic journals

  • Author of 20 academic papers in Chinese and English

Professional Development  

Dr. Meng Yuan has actively advanced her professional development through international collaboration and interdisciplinary research. Her training at the University of California, San Diego exposed her to global research methodologies and innovative approaches. She continuously enhances her knowledge through scientific conferences, collaborative projects, and peer-review activities. In her role as a master’s supervisor, she supports the academic growth of graduate students and encourages original research. Her commitment to integrating environmental science with agricultural sustainability has established her as a knowledgeable figure in the fields of plant physiology and food safety, ensuring her continued relevance in evolving scientific landscapes.

Research Interests 

Dr. Meng Yuan’s research interests lie in environmental plant physiology, with a particular focus on the accumulation and detoxification of heavy metals in leafy vegetables. She is interested in understanding the biochemical and molecular mechanisms that plants use to tolerate and resist stress induced by heavy metal contamination. Her work also explores phytoremediation potential, soil-plant interactions, antioxidant enzyme activity, and sustainable strategies to reduce toxic element uptake in food crops. Her goal is to improve crop safety and resilience in contaminated environments, contributing to both agricultural sustainability and public health protection.

Awards and Recognitions

Dr. Meng Yuan has earned recognition for her academic and research excellence through various institutional and professional honors. She has been acknowledged for her significant contributions to environmental plant science and food safety, with several of her research papers being featured in respected journals. Her role as a reviewer for SCI-indexed journals highlights her subject-matter expertise and commitment to academic quality. Her international research experience at UCSD further demonstrates her academic capabilities and global outlook. In addition, her mentorship of graduate students and consistent research output affirm her influence in both teaching and scientific communities.

Top Noted Publications 

  • Accumulation Characteristics of Trace Elements in Leafy Vegetables with Different Heavy Metal Tolerances Under Cd and As Stress, Agronomy, 2025

  • Arsenic Accumulation and Physiological Response of Three Leafy Vegetable Varieties to As Stress, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022

  • High‐yield Characteristics and Root Support of Rain‐fed Maize under Film Mulching, Agronomy Journal, 2020

  • Film Mulching Optimizes the Early Root and Shoot Development of Rain‐fed Spring Maize, Agronomy Journal, 2020

  • Antioxidative Enzymes Activity and Thiol Metabolism in Three Leafy Vegetables under Cd Stress, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2019