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Short Bio
Prof. Faming Wang is a distinguished biogeochemist specializing in coastal ecosystems’ biogeochemistry. His research investigates the impacts of climate change and human activities on nutrient cycling. He holds a Ph.D. in Ecology from the South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and has made significant contributions to understanding soil ecology and ecosystem restoration.
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Education 📚
Prof. Wang earned his Ph.D. in Ecology under the supervision of Prof. Zhian Li at the South China Botanical Garden, CAS, in 2010. Prior to this, he obtained his B.S. in Biology from Shandong University in 2005.
Experience 💼
Currently, Prof. Wang serves as the Deputy Director of the Ecology and Environment Research Center at the South China Botanical Garden, CAS. He is also the Director of the Xiaoliang Research Station for Tropical Coastal Ecosystems, which he has led since 2021. His academic career includes roles as a Professor and previous joint post-doc researcher at the Marine Biological Laboratory, University of Chicago.
Research Interest 🔬
Prof. Wang’s research interests encompass soil ecology, biogeochemistry, and the restoration of coastal and tropical ecosystems. He explores carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycling in ecosystems, focusing on plant adaptation strategies.
Award 🏆
Prof. Wang has received prestigious awards, including the China National Forestry and Grassland Administration Youth Talent Support Program in 2020 and the China National Youth Talent Support Program in 2021.
Publication 📖
One of Prof. Wang’s notable publications is titled “Coastal blue carbon in China as a nature-based solution towards carbon neutrality,” published in The Innovation in 2023. Read more