Assoc Prof Dr. Wenjie Ren | Soil Contamination and remediation | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr at Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Wenjie Ren is an accomplished Associate Professor at the Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, specializing in environmental science and soil remediation. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, focusing on the bioavailability of chlorimuron-ethyl in soil. Ren has led significant research projects funded by national and provincial grants, with a focus on nanomaterial applications in soil pollution remediation. His prolific publication record includes numerous refereed SCI papers, contributing to advancements in environmental microbiology and bioremediation technologies. Ren has received multiple academic honors throughout his career.

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🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2013)
B.Sc. in Environmental Engineering, Northeastern University, China (2007)

🏢 Professional Experience

Associate Professor, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2019 – Present). Assistant Research Fellow, Key Laboratory of Soil Environment and Pollution Remediation (2013 – 2019). Visiting Scholar, Netherlands Institute of Ecology (2022 – 2023)

🌟 Research Focus

Wenjie specializes in soil ecology and environmental remediation, particularly the bioavailability of contaminants and the effects of nanomaterials on soil health. He has led multiple national research projects on carbon nanomaterials and rhizoremediation technologies.

📚 Publications

Wenjie has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in prominent journals, focusing on soil pollution, microbial ecology, and nanotechnology. His recent works include studies on the impact of nanoparticles on soil microbiomes and innovative remediation techniques.

🏆 Awards and Honors

First Prize, Diao Scholarship, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2013)
Multiple merit awards from the Graduate School, Chinese Academy of Sciences

🔍 Current Projects

He is currently involved in various projects, including the Major Project of National Natural Science Foundation focusing on soil pollution processes and bioremediation strategies.

Publication

Mode of application of sulfonated graphene modulated bioavailable heavy metal contents and microbial community composition in long-term heavy metal contaminated soil
Ren, W., Ren, G., Kuramae, E.E., Teng, Y., Luo, Y.
Science of the Total Environment
2024

Legacy of herbicides in water from Hailun City, Northeast China: Occurrence, source, and ecological risk assessment
Ma, J., Ren, W., Wang, H., Tan, C., Teng, Y.
Journal of Environmental Sciences (China)
2024

Long-term herbicide residues affect soil multifunctionality and the soil microbial community
Wang, H., Ren, W., Xu, Y., Jia, J., Teng, Y.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
2024

Biohydrogen utilization in legume-rhizobium symbiosis reveals a novel mechanism of accelerated tetrachlorobiphenyl transformation
Xu, Y., Teng, Y., Wang, X., Wei, M., Luo, Y.
Bioresource Technology
2024

Exploring bacterial community assembly in vadose and saturated zone soil for tailored bioremediation of a long-term hydrocarbon-contaminated site
Ni, S., Teng, Y., Zhang, G., Shu, Y., Ren, W.
Journal of Environmental Management
2024

A Novel Method for the Highly Effective Removal of Binary Dyes from Colored Dyeing Wastewater by Periodic Reversal/Direct Current-Activated Persulfate
Sun, Z., Ren, W., Shi, K., Kou, W., Feng, Y.
Sustainability (Switzerland)
2024

Spatial distribution and ecological-health risks associated with herbicides in soils and crop kernels of the black soil region in China
Ma, J., Ren, W., Dai, S., Teng, Y., Luo, Y.
Science of the Total Environment
2024

Phytotoxicological effects of phytosynthesized nanoparticles: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Liu, H., Ren, W., Ciric, L., Bhatti, M.
Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology
2024

Research Progress on Distribution, Transportation, and Control of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Chinese Soils
Liu, H.-R., Xing, J.-Y., Ren, W.-J.
Huanjing Kexue/Environmental Science
2024

Exposure Characteristics and Human Health Risk Assessment of Herbicides in Water in a Typical Region of Northeastern China
Ma, J., Ren, W., Wang, H., Tan, C., Teng, Y.
Exposure and Health
2024

📝 Conclusion

Wenjie Ren stands out as a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his strong academic background, substantial contributions to environmental science, and a solid publication record. His leadership in significant research projects and receipt of numerous accolades highlight his dedication and impact in the field. By addressing areas for improvement, such as interdisciplinary collaboration and public engagement, Wenjie can enhance his influence and further contribute to innovative solutions for environmental challenges. His ongoing research initiatives position him well for continued success and recognition in the scientific community.

Assist Prof Dr. Elycée TINDANO |Ecology| Best Researcher Award

Elycée Tindano, a Burkinabé national, is an experienced educator and researcher specializing in Botany and Phytoecology. He holds a Doctorate in Botany and Phytoecology from Université Ouaga I Pr Joseph Ki-Zerbo (2016). Currently a Maître-Assistant at Université Thomas Sankara, Tindano is a member of the university’s Performance Contract Operational Committee and has a history of significant academic and administrative contributions. His research focuses on vegetation dynamics and biodiversity conservation. He has participated in various international capacity-building programs and received several prestigious scholarships, including the ClimapAfrica and TWAS_DFG Cooperation Visits Programme.

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🎓Educational Background

Doctorate: Botany and Phytoecology, Université Ouaga I Pr Joseph Ki-Zerbo, 2016, DEA: Botany and Phytoecology, Université de Ouagadougou, 2010, Maitrise: Plant Biology and Physiology, Université de Ouagadougou, 2008, Licence: Biological Sciences, Université de Ouagadougou, 2007, DEUG: Chemistry-Biology, Université de Ouagadougou, 2006, Baccalauréat: Series D Mathematics and Natural Sciences, 2004, Oupela

📄Theses and Dissertations

Doctoral Thesis: Title: Etat et dynamique de la végétation et de la flore des inselbergs du Burkina Faso, Year: 2016, Institution: Université de Ouagadougou, Length: 237 pages. DEA Dissertation: Title: Etude de la végétation des formations rocheuses de Kollel et de Tin-Edjar dans la région de la mare d’Oursi (Province de l’Oudalan/Burkina Faso), Year: 2010, Institution: Université de Ouagadougou, Length: 60 pages

🏆Professional Experience

2021-Present: Member, Operational Committee, Performance Contract, Université Thomas Sankara, Oct 2020-Present: Assistant Professor in Plant Biology and Ecology, UFR-ST, Université Thomas Sankara, 2018-2021: Baccalauréat Exam Jury President, Nov 2017-Oct 2020: Assistant in Plant Biology and Ecology, Université Thomas Sankara, 2016-2017: Practical Work Monitor in Plant Biology, UFR/SVT, Université de Ouagadougou, Sep 2017-Nov 2017: Team Coordinator for Phytosociological, Dendrometric, and Edaphic Data Collection, WASCAL Research Stations, Oct 2016: Participant in Permanent Plot Inventory, Grazing Ecology, WASCAL, Bolgatanga (Ghana), Nov 2012-Feb 2013: Participant in Permanent Plot Inventory, BKF015-IFN2 Project, Expert in Herbaceous Plants

🌿Areas of Expertise

Plant Biology
Systematic Botany
Ecosystem Biodiversity Conservation
Functional Ecology
Agro-sylvopastoralism
Ethnobotany

📈Capacity Building

Jul 2020: Higher Education Teacher Training on Production of Educational Resources for Distance Learning, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Dec 2018: Training in Higher Education Pedagogy, Ethics, and Deontology, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Sep 2014: Urban Tree Inventory Method Training, BKF/015-IFN2 Project. Mar 2014: Training on “Fighting Climate Change through Technical Cooperation and Knowledge Transfer in The Agro-forestry Sector” (FCC-TECKTAFOR), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Mar 2013: Research Project Writing Training, Université de Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Feb 2012: Homepage Updating Training, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Publications Top Notes 📝

Effect of artisanal gold mining on woody plant diversity in Western Burkina Faso
- Year: 2024
- Authors: Tindano, E.; Ganame, M.; Bongoungou, S.; Bayen, P.
- Source: Scientific African, 24, e02221
Plant communities on inselbergs in Burkina Faso
- Year: 2024
- Authors: Tindano, E.; Kaboré, G.E.; Porembski, S.; Thiombiano, A.
- Source: Heliyon, 10(1), e23653
Effects of abiotic factors on the flora and vegetation of inselbergs in Burkina Faso
- Year: 2023
- Authors: Tindano, E.; Kadéba, A.; Traoré, I.C.E.; Thiombiano, A.
- Source: Environmental Advances, 12, 100378
Inselbergs: potential conservation areas for plant diversity in the face of anthropization
- Year: 2023
- Authors: Tindano, E.; Lankoandé, B.; Porembski, S.; Thiombiano, A.
- Source: Journal of Phytology, 15, pp. 70–79

Ecology and drought adaptation mechanisms of Caralluma adscendens N.E.Br. in western Burkina Faso
- Year: 2023
- Authors: Tindano, E.; Traore, A.; Ouoba, P.
- Source: International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 17(6), pp. 2412–2428

An overview on desiccation-tolerant mat-forming monocotyledons on tropical inselbergs
- Year: 2021
- Authors: Porembski, S.; Rexroth, J.; Weising, K.; Rabarimanarivo, M.N.; de Paula, L.F.A.
- Source: Flora: Morphology, Distribution, Functional Ecology of Plants, 285, 151953

Sahelian inselberg vegetation in Burkina Faso
- Year: 2015
- Authors: Tindano, E.; Ganaba, S.; Sambare, O.; Thiombiano, A.
- Source: Bois et Forêts des Tropiques, (325), pp. 21–33

Geographical patterns of woody plants’ functional traits in Burkina Faso
- Year: 2013
- Authors: Schmidt, M.; Traoré, S.; Ouédraogo, A.; Hahn, K.; Zizka, G.
- Source: Candollea, 68(2), pp. 197–202

Wenjie Ren | Soil Contamination and remediation | Best Researcher Award