Dr. Ni Zhi Yong is a Professor at Xinjiang Agricultural University, currently affiliated with the College of Life Sciences (since September 2021). He previously served as Professor (2019–2021) and Associate Professor (2013–2019) at the College of Agronomy, Xinjiang Agricultural University. Earlier, he worked as a Research Assistant at the Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Institute of Nuclear and Biological Technologies (2008–2010).
Dr. Ni earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Institute of Crop Science in 2013. He also holds an M.S. in Crop Genetics and Breeding (2008) and a B.S. in Agronomy (2005) from Northwest A&F University, College of Agronomy.
His research focuses on crop genetics, breeding, and molecular biology, with significant contributions recognized through prestigious awards, including the Xinjiang Autonomous Region Science and Technology Progress Award (First Prize, 2011) and multiple Natural Science Outstanding Academic Paper Awards.
crop genetics, breeding, and molecular biology
