Feng Zhu | Nanopesticides | Best Researcher Award
Prof. Dr. Feng Zhu , Yangzhou University , China.
Prof. Dr. Feng Zhu is a distinguished researcher in plant molecular biology and viral resistance, currently serving as a professor at the College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, China.
He holds a Ph.D. in Botany from Sichuan University (2014) and a B.S. in Biotechnology from Jinggangshan University (2009).
His research focuses on plant-virus interactions, gene-editing technology, and nanopesticides. ![]()
He has published influential papers in top journals, including Trends in Plant Science and The Plant Journal.
With a passion for sustainable plant protection, he explores innovative strategies to enhance crop immunity. ![]()
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Publication Profile
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Education & Experienceย 

ย Ph.D. in Botany (2014)ย โ Sichuan University, China
ย B.S. in Biotechnology (2009)ย โ Jinggangshan University, China
ย Professor โ College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University.
Suitability Summary
Prof. Dr. Feng Zhu, an esteemedย recipient of the Best Researcher Award, has made groundbreaking contributions to plant viral resistance, plant-virus interactions, and molecular plant biology. As a professor at the College of Plant Protection, Yangzhou University, his research has transformed agricultural biotechnology, providing innovative and sustainable solutions for combating plant diseases. With a Ph.D. in Botany from Sichuan University (2014) and a B.S. in Biotechnology from Jinggangshan University (2009), Prof. Zhu has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to scientific excellence.
Professional Developmentย 

Prof. Dr. Feng Zhu is a leading expert in plant molecular biology, dedicated to advancing sustainable plant protection methods.ย
ย He actively researches plant-virus interactions and resistance mechanisms, contributing groundbreaking findings to the field.ย
ย His expertise in gene-editing technology and chiral nanopesticides has opened new avenues for combating plant diseases.ย
ย Through extensive collaboration with international researchers, he continuously pushes the boundaries of agricultural biotechnology.ย
ย He also mentors young scientists, fostering innovation in plant health research.ย
ย His work not only enhances crop resilience but also aligns with global sustainability goals.ย ![]()
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Research Focusย 

Prof. Dr. Feng Zhuโs research primarily revolves around plant viral resistance and molecular mechanisms governing plant-virus interactions.ย
ย His studies explore the role of key genes, such as NbNAC1, in enhancing plant immunity.ย
ย He is a pioneer in gene-editing technology, utilizing CRISPR-based approaches to develop virus-resistant crops.ย
ย His work on chiral nanopesticides introduces an eco-friendly solution to combat plant diseases.ย
ย Additionally, he investigates the salicylic acid (SA) pathway to boost plant defense responses.ย
ย Through interdisciplinary approaches, he is shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.ย ![]()
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Awards & Honorsย 

ย Published influential research inย Trends in Plant Scienceย (IF=20.5) andย The Plant Journal.
ย Recognized for groundbreaking contributions to plant immunity and viral resistance.
ย Collaborated with global researchers on sustainable plant disease control.
ย Served as a corresponding author for high-impact journals in plant sciences.
ย Leader in plant protection research at Yangzhou University.
Publication Top Notes
ย Effects of cold storage temperature, host status, and larval stage on the biological characteristics ofย Cotesia chilonisย ![]()
ย (2024) โย 0 citationsย
ย Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata
ย Defence and nutrition synergistically contribute to the distinct tolerance of rice subspecies to the stem borer,ย Chilo suppressalisย ![]()
ย (2024) โย 3 citationsย
ย Plant, Cell and Environment
ย Constitutively expressed small heat shock proteinย LsHsp21.5ย not only enhances heat tolerance but also helps to maintain reproduction in femaleย Laodelphax striatellusย ![]()
ย (2024) โย 0 citationsย
ย Insect Molecular Biology
ย Join the green team: Inducers of plant immunity in the plant disease sustainable control toolboxย ![]()
ย (2024) โย 29 citationsย
ย Journal of Advanced Research
ย Chiral nanopesticides: the invincible opponent of plant virusesย ![]()
ย (2024) โย 3 citationsย
ย Trends in Plant Science
ย Identification and pathogenicity analysis ofย Fusariumย spp. on peach in Chinaย ![]()
ย (2023) โย 1 citationย
ย BMC Microbiology.




ย |ย ย Year:ย 2017
ย |ย ย 2023
. With a strong background inย biochemistryย andย molecular research, he has contributed extensively to nanomedicine, drug delivery systems, and cancer therapyย
. His research involves synthesizing and characterizingย nanocarriersย for drug delivery,ย cytotoxicity studies, andย biophysical interactions. Dr. Dolatabadi has authored numerous publications inย renowned journalsย
ย and presented atย international conferencesย
. His ongoing research focuses onย biosensors and molecular imprintingย for medical and environmental applications.
ย B.Sc. in Biologyย โ Iranย 




. He has worked on nanolipidic carriers, biomolecular interactions, and cytotoxicity studies to improve targeted drug formulations. His expertise extends to surface plasmon resonance, spectroscopy, and molecular imprinting for biosensing applications
. His current research integrates nanotechnology with electrochemical biosensors, enhancing medical diagnostics and food safety testing
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. His work involves developing nanolipidic carriers, dendrimers, and polymeric systems to improve drug bioavailability and targeting. He explores cytotoxicity and genotoxicity studies
. Additionally, he is working on biosensors for detecting contaminants in food and the environment
ย International Research Awardsย in Pharmaceutical Nanotechnologyย 


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ย Education:
ย Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Physicsย โ Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) (2017โ2023)
ย Adjunct Facultyย โ University of Information Technology & Sciences (UITS), Dhaka (2023)

