Xiaoli Li | Agriculture | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof. Xiaoli Li | Agriculture | Outstanding Scientist Award

Professor at Zhejiang University, China

Xiaoli Li is a Professor and Ph.D. Supervisor at the College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University. She was awarded the title of “Young Changjiang Scholar” by the Ministry of Education in 2023 and is recognized as a national-level talent. Her research focuses on smart agriculture, precision tea garden management, and intelligent equipment for agricultural production and processing. She serves as an editorial board member of the Journal of Agriculture and Food Research (Elsevier) and holds key positions in several national agricultural engineering societies.

🔹Professional Profile:

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🎓Education Background

  • B.Sc. in Agricultural Electrification and Automation, College of Engineering, Nanjing Agricultural University, 2000.09 – 2004.06

  • Ph.D. in Agricultural Electrification and Automation, College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, 2004.09 – 2009.06

💼 Professional Development

  • Postdoctoral Researcher, Zhejiang University, 2009.09 – 2011.06

  • JSPS Fellow, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan, 2009.11 – 2011.03

  • Lecturer, Zhejiang University, 2011.06 – 2012.12

  • Associate Professor, Zhejiang University, 2012.12 – 2020.12

  • Professor, Zhejiang University, 2021.01 – Present

🔬Research Focus

  • Smart agriculture and digital agricultural systems

  • Precision management and intelligent equipment in tea production

  • Mechanization and automation of agricultural production and processing

  • Agricultural systems engineering and intelligent sensing

📈Author Metrics:

  • Published over 130 SCI-indexed papers

  • More than 3,200 SCI citations

  • H-index: 33

  • Holds 35 authorized Chinese invention patents, 1 U.S. patent, and 1 UK patent

🏆Awards and Honors:

  • Young Changjiang Scholar, Ministry of Education, 2023

  • Scientist in Tea Processing Mechanization, National Tea Industry Technology System, 2022

  • Young Top Talent, Zhejiang “Ten Thousand Talents Plan”, 2021

  • Most Beautiful Agricultural Machinery Teacher in China, 2021

  • First Prize, Higher Education Science and Technology Progress Award, Ministry of Education, 2014

  • Second Prize, Higher Education Science and Technology Progress Award, Ministry of Education, 2017

  • Second Prize, Science and Technology Progress Award, Zhejiang Province, 2017 & 2021

  • Second Prize, Science and Technology Progress Award, Guangdong Province, 2018

  • Third Prize, Science and Technology Progress Award, Zhejiang Province, 2018

  • Third Prize, China Machinery Industry Science and Technology Award, 2022

  • First Prize, National Teaching Skills Competition for Young Agricultural Engineering Faculty

📝Publication Top Notes

1. CEFW-YOLO: A High-Precision Model for Plant Leaf Disease Detection in Natural Environments

  • Journal: Agriculture
  • Published: April 12, 2025
  • DOI: 10.3390/agriculture15080833
  • Contributors: Jinxian Tao, Xiaoli Li, Yong He, Muhammad Adnan Islam
  • Special Issue: Recent Advances in the Food Safety and Quality Management Techniques

2. Spectral Fingerprinting of Tencha Processing: Optimising the Detection of Total Free Amino Acid Content in Processing Lines by Hyperspectral Analysis

  • Journal: Foods
  • Published: November 29, 2024
  • DOI: 10.3390/foods13233862
  • Contributors: Qinghai He, Yihang Guo, Xiaoli Li, Yong He, Zhi Lin, Hui Zeng

3. Detection of the Pigment Distribution of Stacked Matcha During Processing Based on Hyperspectral Imaging Technology

  • Journal: Agriculture
  • Published: November 12, 2024
  • DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14112033
  • Contributors: Qinghai He, Zhiyuan Liu, Xiaoli Li, Yong He, Zhi Lin

4. Bioprobe-RNA-seq-microRaman system for deep tracking of the live single-cell metabolic pathway chemometrics

  • Journal: Biosensors and Bioelectronics
  • Published: October 2024
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116504
  • Contributors: Mostafa Gouda, Ji-Min Lv, Zhenxiong Huang, Jian-Chu Chen, Yong He, Xiaoli Li

Conclusion

Prof. Xiaoli Li is highly suitable for the “Research for Outstanding Scientist Award.” Her outstanding record in smart agricultural systems, technological innovation through patents, and impactful publications makes her a leading figure in agricultural engineering and food science. With strong national honors and a growing international presence, she exemplifies excellence in research and mentorship. With increased global engagement, her contributions could serve as a model for sustainable, tech-driven agriculture worldwide.

➡️ Recommendation: Strongly recommended for the award.