Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yifan Wang | Soil Pollution | Best Researcher Award
Associate Professor at School of Resources and environment, northeast Agricultural University, China
wang yifan is an associate professor at the School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University. With a strong background in soil pollution research, he is a key member of the “Outstanding Talents and Innovation Team of Agricultural Research” under the Ministry of Agriculture. His expertise lies in ecological remediation and soil health, and he has published over 30 research papers. He has led projects such as the National Natural Science Youth Fund and won the prestigious First Prize of Heilongjiang Agricultural Science and Technology ๐. His work focuses on sustainable agricultural practices and environmental restoration. ๐๐พ
Professional Profile
Education & Experience ๐๐จโ๐ซ
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Bachelorโs & Masterโs โ Jinan University ๐๏ธ
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Ph.D. โ Northeast Agricultural University ๐
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Associate Professor โ School of Resources and Environment, Northeast Agricultural University ๐ซ
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Member โ “Outstanding Talents and Innovation Team of Agricultural Research,” Ministry of Agriculture ๐ฟ
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Senior Member โ Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering ๐๏ธ
Professional Development ๐๐
wang yifan is dedicated to advancing sustainable agricultural solutions through innovative research. He has successfully led multiple national and provincial projects, particularly focusing on soil pollution remediation. His expertise spans biochar technology, nitrogen transformation, and ecological restoration. He is actively involved in developing multi-functional soil management strategies to enhance agricultural productivity in Northeast China ๐พ. His ongoing research explores biological networks in fertile soil and heavy metal passivation in contaminated land. As an influential scholar, he continuously collaborates with industry partners to bridge scientific research with practical agricultural applications. ๐ฌ๐
Research Focus Areas ๐ฌ๐ฑ
wang yifan’s research primarily revolves around soil pollution control and environmental sustainability. His work addresses pressing issues such as:
๐ฟ Soil Remediation โ Developing innovative techniques for restoring contaminated farmland
๐พ Biochar Technology โ Enhancing soil fertility and mitigating pollution with modified biochar
โ๏ธ Heavy Metal Passivation โ In-situ chemical treatment of polluted soil to reduce toxicity
๐ฑ Soil Fertility Enhancement โ Constructing biological networks in middle and low-yield fields
๐ Sustainable Agriculture โ Promoting eco-friendly practices to balance productivity and conservation
Awards & Honors ๐๐๏ธ
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First Prize โ Heilongjiang Agricultural Science and Technology Award ๐
๐ National Natural Science Youth Fund Grant โ Principal Investigator ๐ฏ
๐ Outstanding Talents & Innovation Team of Agricultural Research โ Ministry of Agriculture ๐ฑ
๐๏ธ Senior Member โ Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering ๐
๐ 30+ Research Publications โ Significant contributions in soil science and environmental sustainability ๐พ
Publication Top Notes
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“Ball-milled phosphate/micro zero-valent iron/biochar for lead and cadmium removal and stabilization in water and soil: Performance, mechanisms, and environmental applications”
- Authors: D. Tuyiringire, X. Liu, Q. Zheng, J. Qu, Y. Zhang
- Journal: Separation and Purification Technology
- Year: 2025
- Citations: 0
- Summary: This study introduces a novel composite, P-mZVIBC500, synthesized through ball milling of phosphate, macroscale zero-valent iron, and biochar. The composite demonstrated high adsorption capacities for lead (243.57 mg/g) and cadmium (132.67 mg/g), effectively reducing their presence in contaminated water and soil systems.
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“Microwave-assisted synthesis of polyethyleneimine and carbon disulfide co-modified magnetic lignosulfonate for efficient Pb(II) and Cr(VI) removal: Preparation, performance, and mechanisms”
- Authors: K. Li, W. Zhang, Z. Dong, J. Qu, Y. Zhang
- Journal: Separation and Purification Technology
- Year: 2025
- Citations: 0
- Summary: This research presents the development of a magnetic lignosulfonate co-grafted with polyethyleneimine and carbon disulfide using microwave-assisted synthesis. The modified material exhibited excellent removal capabilities for Pb(II) and Cr(VI) ions from contaminated water, with maximum adsorption capacities of 206.81 mg/g and 456.80 mg/g, respectively.
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“Biochar rich in amino ligand for copper selective recollection in wastewater”
- Authors: S. Li, Y. Wen, Y. Wang, Z. Zhou, N. Zhou
- Journal: Separation and Purification Technology
- Year: 2025
- Citations: 0
- Summary: This article explores the use of amino-rich biochar for the selective recovery of copper ions from wastewater. The functionalized biochar demonstrated high affinity and selectivity towards copper, suggesting its potential application in wastewater treatment processes.
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“Aging mechanism of biochar based on fluorescence spectroscopy: Assessing soil dissolved organic matter (DOM) dynamics and Cd bioavailability”
- Authors: J. Li, Q. Li, S. Liang, Y. Zhang, Y. Wang
- Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
- Year: 2025
- Citations: 0
- Summary: This study investigates the aging mechanisms of biochar using fluorescence spectroscopy to assess the dynamics of soil dissolved organic matter and the bioavailability of cadmium. The findings provide insights into how biochar aging affects soil chemistry and heavy metal mobility.
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“Analysis on pollutants removal and sludge characteristics of a novel two-phase anaerobic/aerobic/integrated deoxygenated and anoxic reactor associated with membrane process for treating pesticide wastewater”
- Authors: S. Zhuang, Z. Chen, Z. Liang, Y. Wang, S. Cui
- Journal: Science of the Total Environment
- Year: 2024
- Citations: 0
- Summary: This research analyzes the efficiency of a novel reactor combining two-phase anaerobic/aerobic processes with an integrated deoxygenated and anoxic system, coupled with a membrane process, for the treatment of pesticide-contaminated wastewater. The study focuses on pollutant removal efficiencies and the characteristics of the resulting sludge.


,ย Superconductorsย
, andย Magnetismย
. He holds a Ph.D. fromย VIT, Chennaiย (2020) and completed hisย Post-Doctoral Fellowshipย atย SSN College of Engineering, Chennaiย (2022)ย
. His expertise spansย single crystal growth,ย low-temperature physics, andย materials science. Currently, he serves as anย Assistant Professorย atย Anand Institute of Higher Technology, Kazhipatturย
. Passionate about experimental research, he has hands-on experience with advanced characterization techniques likeย XRD, SQUID magnetometry, and cryogenic systems. His research is recognized through his contributions toย cutting-edge material discoveries.ย 

ย Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF)ย โ SSN College of Engineering, Chennai (2022)ย 


ย usingย solution and melt growth techniques,ย polycrystalline sample preparation, and working withย high-tech instrumentsย likeย Keithley source meters, temperature controllers, and glove boxes. He has extensive experience withย X-ray diffraction (XRD)ย
ย andย Rietveld analysis, as well asย magnetization measurements using SQUID magnetometersย
ย allows him to develop computational models and interface instruments with software for efficient data analysis.ย 
, with a strong emphasis onย Superconductivityย
. His doctoral research focused onย Iron Pnictides (YbFeโAsโ), funded by theย DST-SERB, Government of Indiaย
. His expertise inย single-crystal growth techniquesย andย low-temperature physicsย enables him to exploreย advanced functional materialsย for next-generation electronic applicationsย
. His research also delves intoย quantum materials, investigating theirย magnetic and superconducting propertiesย at extreme conditions. With his deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience inย cryogenic and vacuum systems, he contributes to developingย novel materials with groundbreaking applicationsย in electronics and quantum computing.ย 


ย “Aging effect in magnetotransport property of oxygen adsorbed BaFeโAsโ”ย โย AIP Conference Proceedingsย (2015)ย 
ย “Physical properties and electronic structure of YbFeโAsโ”ย โย Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materialsย (2020)ย
ย “X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy study on YbFeโAsโ crystals prepared by different growth temperatures”ย โย Physica B: Condensed Matterย (2021)ย
ย “Synthesis and physical properties of oxygen adsorbed YbFeโAsโ”ย โย Materials Research Expressย (2017)ย
ย “Evidence of strong correlation and magnetotransport scaling in YbFeโAsโ”ย โย Physica B: Physics of Condensed Matterย (2022)ย 