Prof. Binglian Zheng | Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

📝 Summary

Prof. Binglian Zheng is a distinguished researcher at the School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, specializing in plant reproductive development. Her work focuses on non-coding RNAs, their regulation in plant sperm cells, and their broader roles in plant development. By exploring RNA turnover and non-coding RNA functions, she aims to enhance crop productivity and biodiversity.

🎓 Education

Prof. Zheng earned her Ph.D. in Genetics & Developmental Biology from the Institute of Genetics & Developmental Biology, CAS, between 2001 and 2006. Prior to that, she completed both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Biological Sciences at Central China Normal University (1994-2001).

💼 Professional Experience

Since 2012, Prof. Zheng has served as a Principal Investigator at the School of Life Sciences, Fudan University. Her postdoctoral research includes fellowships at the University of California, Berkeley (2009-2012) and the University of California, Riverside (2006-2009).

🔬 Research Interests

Prof. Zheng’s research aims to unravel how lariat RNA turnover is regulated and how non-coding RNAs, such as small RNA and transposable element-derived lncRNAs, function in plant sperm cells. Her studies focus on plant development mechanisms, the impact of RNA processing, and how epigenetic regulation coordinates with cell cycles in reproductive development.

📚 Academic Cites & Achievements

Prof. Zheng’s work has led to groundbreaking discoveries in RNA turnover, miRNA biogenesis, and the coordination of heterochromatin reprogramming with pollen mitosis. Her research has been widely cited, contributing significantly to the understanding of plant genetic mechanisms.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Her technical expertise includes genetic and genomic analysis, molecular and cytological techniques, high-throughput sequencing, bioinformatics, and plant development research. These skills are central to her innovative work on plant non-coding RNAs.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Prof. Zheng has an extensive teaching background, offering courses in genetics and molecular biology. She is passionate about mentoring students and postdoctoral researchers, helping to shape the future of plant biology through both education and research training.