Suitable for this Best Researcher Award
Professor Jing Yin is a distinguished scholar in Plant Biotechnology, renowned for her pioneering work in metabolic engineering and synthetic biology of forest and medicinal plants. With over 15 years of academic excellence and leadership at Northeast Forestry University, she has made breakthrough contributions to the biosynthesis of anti-tumor terpenoids and phenolic compounds. Her robust research portfolio includes leading multiple national and provincial projects focused on gene function, plant tissue synthesis, and microbial interaction. A visionary in her field, Prof. Yin employs transcriptomics, metabolomics, and synthetic biology to create sustainable biomanufacturing solutions. Her deep expertise and innovative mindset make her a leading candidate for the Best Researcher Award, exemplifying the award’s mission to honor impactful and futuristic research in plant sciences.
Education
Prof. Jing Yin holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Northeast Agricultural University, with a rich educational background in Plant Science and Crop Science. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s in Plant Science (1997–2001), followed by a Master’s in Crop Science (2001–2004), and culminated in her doctoral studies (2004–2007), where she focused on the molecular mechanisms in plant systems. She further expanded her international experience through a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship in Forestry Science at Northeast Forestry University and a visiting scholar stint at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (USA) in 2018. There, she specialized in metabolic engineering and synthetic biology. This extensive and interdisciplinary training laid a strong foundation for her future research in plant biotechnology, natural product synthesis, and functional genomics, equipping her with tools to address global challenges in agriculture and health.
Professional Experience
Prof. Jing Yin has built a stellar academic career at Northeast Forestry University, China. Since 2009, she has steadily progressed from Lecturer to Associate Professor (2011–2018), and then to Professor (2019–present). Her career spans cutting-edge research, undergraduate and graduate education, and mentorship. She has trained numerous students in metabolic biology, cell engineering, and bioinformatics. Beyond teaching, Prof. Yin actively leads national research projects on triterpenoid synthesis, drought resistance in plants, and functional gene mining. She collaborates with industrial partners to apply biotechnology in real-world settings, such as medicinal plant production and active compound extraction. Additionally, she holds executive positions in professional societies including the Natural Products Society of Heilongjiang. Her academic leadership and translational research make her an exemplary figure in the plant biotechnology domain.
Awards and Recognition
Prof. Jing Yin’s excellence has been recognized through numerous prestigious awards. In 2023, she received the Honorary Title of Outstanding Undergraduate Tutor at NEFU. Her dedication to education and research has earned her multiple teaching and scientific accolades, including the Second Prize for Teaching Quality (2019) and Science and Technology Awards from Heilongjiang Province (2018, 2019) and the Harbin Progress Award (2016 – First Place). These recognitions underscore her innovative contributions to both theoretical and applied plant biotechnology. She also played a vital role in teaching reform, securing the Second Prize of Teaching Reform in Heilongjiang Province (2020). These awards reflect her dedication to academic excellence, transformative research, and commitment to nurturing the next generation of scientists in plant biology and biotechnology.
Prof. Jing Yin is a leading expert in metabolic regulation, synthetic biology, and plant-microbe interactions. Her work targets biosynthesis of anti-tumor compounds like terpenoids and phenols in medicinal plants using advanced transcriptomics, metabolomics, and gene mining techniques. She excels at elucidating molecular mechanisms, identifying functional genes, and engineering metabolic pathways in plants and microbial systems. Her projects often integrate cell engineering, environmental response regulation, and endophytic fungi analysis to boost bioactive compound production. With a strong foundation in functional genomics, she innovatively applies synthetic biology to recreate plant compound synthesis in yeast and model organisms, accelerating pharmaceutical-grade compound development. Her interdisciplinary research skills bridge plant biology, biochemistry, and industrial biotech, placing her at the forefront of green biomanufacturing and plant metabolic engineering.
Publications
Functional identification of five CYP450 genes from birch responding to MeJA and SA in the synthesis of betulinic acid from lupitol
- Authors: Jie Yang, Ying Li, Yuqi Zhang, Li Jia, Lu Sun, Siyao Wang, Jialei Xiao, Yaguang Zhan, Jing Yin
Journal: Industrial Crops and Products
Year: 2021
Isolation and screening of stress-resistant endophytic fungus strains from wild and cultivated soybeans in cold region of China
- Authors: Jia-lei Xiao, Jian-Guang Sun, Bo Pang, Xin Zhou, Yuan Gong, Lichao Jiang, Luan Zhang, Xiaodong Ding, Jing Yin
Journal: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Year: 2021