Dr. Tong has authored over 29 peer-reviewed journal articles and holds more than 20 Chinese patents. His work has been published in prominent journals, such as Rhizosphere, Biosystems Engineering, and Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. His publications are well-regarded for their depth and contribution to agricultural machinery automation and mechatronics.
Education
Dr. Tong completed his B.S. and M.S. degrees at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology in 2007 and 2010, respectively. He earned his Ph.D. in Agricultural Mechanization Engineering from Zhejiang University in 2014. Dr. Tong also served as a postdoctoral researcher at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University from 2014 to 2016.
Research Focus
Dr. Tong’s research focuses on intelligent agricultural machinery technologies and mechatronics. His work involves the development of advanced machinery for efficient crop planting, automatic grafting, and greenhouse management. He is particularly known for his contributions to improving seedling transplanting processes and equipment design.
Professional Journey
Dr. Tong’s professional journey includes significant roles at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, where he has been instrumental in advancing agricultural machinery research. He has served as a Youth Editorial Board Member for the Transactions of the Chinese Society for Agricultural Machinery and has held leadership positions within the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering.
Honors & Awards
Dr. Tong has been recognized for his contributions to agricultural machinery with numerous patents and publications. His innovative work in machinery design and technology has earned him accolades and has been pivotal in advancing automated seedling transplanting and grafting techniques.
Publications Noted & Contributions
Dr. Tong has made substantial contributions to scientific literature, with notable publications including studies on shear characteristics of root-matrix composites and optimization of seedling transplanting paths. His research has advanced the understanding of mechanical and computational aspects of agricultural machinery, impacting both theory and practice.
Research Timeline
Dr. Tong’s research timeline includes ongoing projects such as the development of intelligent controllers for crop targeting, unmanned plant factory equipment, and automatic grafting machines. His work from 2022 to 2026 focuses on cutting-edge agricultural technologies and large-scale greenhouse planting systems.
Collaborations and Projects
Dr. Tong collaborates with leading researchers and institutions on various projects funded by national and provincial programs. His notable projects include developing automatic grafting machines, intelligent equipment for greenhouse planting, and controllers for crop target management. These collaborations enhance the practical application of his research and contribute to the advancement of agricultural technology.