Dr. Yuechao Yang is the professor of soil science in the College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agriculture University, China. Visiting Scientist and Courtesy Faculty Professor, University of Florida.He received his B.S.(1998), M.S.(2006) and Ph.D.(2010) in Soil Science from Shandong Agriculture University. He came to the TREC (Tropical Research and Education Center), University of Florida as the visiting Scientist, and continual do the new fertilizer research based on the renewable biomass and Nanotechnology.He has been awarded the Courtesy Faculty Professor status at the University of Florida Tropical Research and Education Center. He has received many awards including the second prize of national science and technology progress award; First prize of Shandong province science and technology progress award; The Taian city Eighth Youth Scientific and Technological Innovation Award and Shandong Province Graduate Student’s Thesis Innovation Award. He has conducted and is conducting about 12 research projects in the new fertilizer research area. His research and extension program focuses on new fertilizer research and development; Management practices to improve nutrient use efficiency, plant nutrition and soil quality; Nutrient cycling and monitoring in soil and plant system. He has authored and co-authored over 24 research papers and 25 patents. He has chaired or co-chaired 6 MS students. Additionally, His new fertilizer technologies have been transferred to many fertilizer companies, and it has led to the development of fertilizer industry in China.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
New fertilizer research and development; Management practices to improve nutrient use efficiency, plant nutrition and soil quality; Nutrient cycling and monitoring in soil and plant system.
EDUCATION:
Ph.D., 2010: Shandong Agriculture University--Soil Science
Dissertation Title: Mechanisms of Controlled-Release Urea Commingled with Seeds on Increasing N Use Efficiency of Rice.
M.S., 2007: Shandong Agriculture University--Soil Science
Thesis title: Effects and evaluation of coating properties of controlled-release fertilizers on nutrient release characteristics
B.S., 1998: Shandong Agriculture University, Soil and Agricultural Chemistry Science
EMPLOYMENT
Professor (August 20, 2013 to Present): College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agriculture University, China.
Courtesy Faculty Professor (September 13, 2013 to Present): Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC), University of Florida.
Visiting Scientist (July 30, 2011 to August 20, 2013): Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC), University of Florida,US.
Associate Professor (July 1, 2010 to August 20, 2013): College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agriculture University, China.
Assistant Professor (January 1, 2004 to July 1, 2010): College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agriculture University, China.
Research Assistant (October, 2000 to January 1, 2004): College of Resources and Environment, Shandong Agriculture University, China.
Research Engineer (July1, 1998 to October, 2000): Qingtao Lvzhou Yuan New Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
GRADUATE COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
| Role | Student | Research topics | Home Dept. | Date |
| Chair M.S. Committee | Xiaoxiao Lv | Evaluation of large size Tablet controlled-release urea onrice production | SDAU | 2011-2014 |
| Xuan Li | Transport of nano-zero-valent iron in soils under various conditions. | SDAU | 2012-2015 |
| Co-Chair M.S. Committee | Min Liu | Degradation of controlled-release fertilizer resin coating residual and its effects on microbial quantity and enzyme activity in soils | SDAU | 2009-2011 |
| Dongdong Cheng | Effects of resin coating residue of controlled-release fertilizers on soil physical and chemical properties and growth of crops | SDAU | 2009-2011 |
| Lei Zheng | Effect of Sulfur on the growth of rice | SDAU | 2008-2010 |
| Baoliang Jiang | Nutrient release characteristics of Sulfur /polymer and sulfur coated urea | SDAU | 2006-2008 |
GRANTTS FUNDED
| Effective date | Amount | Funding agency | Project title | Role |
| 2009-2012 | ￥200,000 | DST | Development controlled release fertilizer for the rice nursery production. | PI |
| 2008-2011 | ￥50,000 | DST | Effect of controlled release fertilizer’s residues on soil and crop growth | PI |
| 2008-2011 | ￥150,000 | SDK | Effect of polymer coated controlled release fertilizer’s residues on soil and crop growth | PI |
| 2009-2012 | ￥50,000 | SDK | Effect of controlled release urea on the growth of rice | PI |
| 2007-2009 | ￥100,000 | BL | N control in the organic and inorganic fertilizer production | PI |
| 2013-2014 | $120,000 | SATF | Humic acid fertilizer development (in University of Florida Shandong Agriculture University) | Co-PI |
| 2013-2014 | $18,9000 | Sirius Minerals | Nutrient Releasefrom and crop response to polyhalite fertilizers (in University of Florida) | Co-PI |
| 2012-1015 | ￥9800,000 | MA | Soil and water pollution control technology | Co-PI |
| 2012-2015 | ￥10000,000 | MST | Common technology research and upgrading ofcontrolled release fertilizer | Co-PI |
| 2009-2011 | ￥5000,000 | MST | Key technology research and industrialization of polymer coated controlled release fertilizer | Co-PI |
| 2006-2009 | ￥5000,000 | MA | Scientific and technological transformative project—Coated controlled release fertilizer | Co-PI |
| 2003-2006 | ￥3500,000 | MA | Pilot and demonstrate: coated controlled release fertilizer | Co-PI |
SDP: Department of Science & Technology of Shandong Province; SDK: Shandong KingentaEcological Engineering Co. Ltd.BL: Baolai Lilai Co. Ltd.; SATF: Shandong Agri. Tec. Ferti. Co. Ltd. MA: Ministry of Agriculture; MST: Ministry of Science and Technology.
CREATIVE WORKS OR ACTIVITIES
1. Technology transfer patent (ZL200410035783.3) to Shandong Kengenta Ecological Engineering Co Ltd.(Technology transfer fee:￥8000,000) in 2005: I worked with Dr. Min Zhang and helped Kingenta company built the thermoplastic resin coated controlled release fertilizer production line including the design installation and testing the production equipments.
2. Technology transfer patent (ZL200410024050.X) to Shandong Kengenta Ecological Engineering Co Ltd.(Technology transfer fee:￥300,000) in 2007: I worked with Dr. Min Zhang and helped Kingenta company built the sulfur andresin coated controlled release fertilizer production line including the design installation and testing the production equipments.
3. Technology transfer patent (ZL200410024050.X) to Daqing GuFeng Fertilizer group.(Technology transfer fee:￥300,000) in 2008: I helped Daqing Gufeng Group built the sulfur coated controlled release fertilizer production line including the design installation and testing the production equipments.
4. Technology transfer patent (ZL200410024050.X) to Shandong Agr. Tec. Fert. Co. Ltd.(Technology transfer fee:￥100,000) in 2009: I designed the fertilizer production line and trained the workers for the company.
5. Technology transfer patent (ZL200410024050.X) to Jilin Longyuan Fertilizer Co. Ltd.(Technology transfer fee:￥360,000) in 2009: I helped them built the sulfur coated controlled release fertilizer production line including the design installation and testing the production equipments.
6. Technology Service (2012): I went to Haiti with Dr. Li by the invitation of UF, and help the GB group to do the fertilizer marketing research and compile the feasibility of BB fertilizer production project.
PATENTS
1. Yuechao Yang, Min Zhang. Controlled-release fertilizer produced by spraying urea as the bottom coating and modified epoxy resin as the outer coating (200410024049.7).
2. Yuechao Yang, Min Zhang, Yuqing Geng, Li Ma, Jianqiu Chen. Preparation method of controlled release nitrogen fertilizer for rice nursery in one time application(201110091052.0).
3. Yuechao Yang, Min Zhang, Dezhi Zhang, Yuqing Geng, Li Ma. Large size polymer coated fertilizer and it’s production method (ZL201010151836.3).
4. Yuechao Yang, Min Zhang. Quickly heating and temperature thermostat equipment under high air pressure condition (ZL200420096624.X).
5. Min Zhang, Yuechao Yang, Lianbu Wan. Production method of controlled release fertilizer by use recycled thermoplastic resin (ZL200410035783.3).
6. Min Zhang, Yuechao Yang.Multi- layer coiled-heated pipes facility for fast melting urea and sulfur (ZL200420096625.4).
7. Min Zhang, Yuechao Yang, Lianbu Wan, Li Ma, Haining Chen. Controlled-release fertilizer’s nutrition fast extraction and measurement equipment under constant temperature condition (ZL200710114122.3).
8. Min Zhang, Lianbu Wan, Yuechao Yang, Jianqiu Chen, Haining Chen. Preparation method of one kind of controlled-release fertilizer by spraying the thermosetting and thermoplastic resins as the multi-layer coatings (ZL200710114124.2).
9. Min Zhang, Yan Yang, Yuechao Yang. Coating equipment system design of Controlled-release fertilizer production (ZL200810140362.5).
10. Min Zhang, Shuting Dong, Yuechao Yang, Yanxi Shi. Preparation method of polymer coated controlled release fertilizer by spraying sulfur as the bottom coating (ZL200410024050.X).
11. Min Zhang, Yan Yang, Yuechao Yang.Formulation and application of one kind of binder for Preparation slow release fertilizer (ZL200810139378.4).
12. Min Zhang, Yan Yang, Yuechao Yang. Recovery equipment for carbon tetrachloride solvent in controlled release fertilizer production (200820172278.7.).
13. Min Zhang, Rui Xu, Yuechao Yang, Baocheng Chen, Wenqing Li, Bei Liu. Preparation method of multi-functional foliar fertilizer based on copper and other nutrients (201110441906.3).
14. Lianbu Wan, Shufang Yu, Yuechao Yang, Huabo Li, Guanbo Yang.Special formulation and preparation method of polymer resin coated fertilizer for lawn (ZL200710115271.1).
15. Min Zhang, Yanyang, Yuechao Yang. Equipment for spraying polymer coating solution in controlled release fertilizer production line (ZL200820172684.3).
16. Lianbu Wan, Xinwen Mao, Jianqiu Chen, Yuechao Yang, Huabo Li. Formulation and the preparation method of sulfur and polymer coated fertilizer for tobacco (ZL200710115273.0).
17. Lulu Duan, MinZhang, Gang Liu, Lianbu Wan, Yuechao Yang, Juan Wu.Quickly and recycling methods for nutrition Leaching and extracting equipment of controlled release fertilizer (ZL200820027058.5).
18. Lulu Duan, Min Zhang, Gang Liu, Lianbu Wan, Yuechao Yang, Juan Wu.Simple culture and testing equipment for controlled release fertilizer (ZL.200820027057.0).
19. Min Zhang, Rui Xu, Baocheng Chen, Yuechao Yang, Wenqing Li, Yiao Shun, Zhiguang Li. Formulation and preparation of copper-based nutrition foliar fertilizer which contain one kind of stable and effective iron (201110442448.5).
20. Wenqing Li, Min Zhang, Baocheng Chen, Yuechao Yang, Zhiguang Liu. Processing and equipment of bio-chars by continually production and automatic temperature control system (201110433923.2).
21. Min Zhang, Rui Xu, Li Ma, Zhiguang Liu, Baocheng Chen, Yuechao Yang. Processing equipment of bordeaux nutrition protective powder (201220217691.7).
22. Shenqiang Wang, Xu Zhao, Guangxi Xing, Yuechao Yang, Lizhang Yang, Zonghou Zhang. Coating equipment of 15N (201120039397.7).
23. Baocheng Chen, Zhiguang Liu, Min Zhang, Shenqing Wang, Yuechao Yang, Li Ma. Simple equipment for simulation the fertilizer nutrition leaching and vitalization in soil column (201120060923.8).
REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES
1. Yuechao Yang*, Zhaohui Tong, Yuqing Geng, Yuncong Li*. Bio-Based polymer composites devived from corn stover and feather meals as double-coating materials for controlled-release and water retention urea fertilizersJ. Agric. Food Chem. 2013,61(34): 8166–8174 (IF=2.923).
2. Yue-chao Yang,* Min Zhang,* Yuncong Li, Xiao-hui Fan, and Yu-qing Geng. Improving the Quality of Polymer-Coated Urea with Recycled Plastic, Proper Additives, and Large Tablets. J. Agric. Food Chem. 2012, 60:11229−11237 (IF=2.823).
3. Yuechao Yang, Min Zhang*, Y.C Li, Xiaohui Fan, Yuqing Geng. Controlled Release Urea Improved Nitrogen Use Efficiency, Activities of Leaf Enzymes, and Rice Yield. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 2012, 76:2307–2317 (IF=1.979).
4. Yuechao Yang, Min Zhang*, Lei Zheng, Dongdong Cheng, Ming Liu, and Yuqing Geng, Controlled Release Urea Improved Nitrogen Use Efficiency, Yield and Quality of Wheat. Agronomy Journal，2011，103（2）：479-485 (IF=1.797).
5. Yuechao Yang, Min Zhang*, Lei Zheng, Dongdong Cheng, Ming Liu, Yuqing Geng. Controlled release urea for rice production and its envirionmental implications. Journal of PLant Nutrition. 2013, 36: 781-794. (IF=0.64).
6. Yue-chao Yang,* Min Zhang,* Yuncong Li, and Yu-qing Geng. Influnce of controlled –release urea commingled with rice seeds on emission of NH3 and N2O. doi:10.2134/jeq2013.06.0255(Journal of Environment Quality) (IF= 2.2).
7. Zhang Min*, Li Wenqing, Yang Yuechao, Chen Baocheng, Song Fupeng, Effects of Readily Dispersible Colloid on Adsorption and Transport of Zn, Cu, and Pb in Soils. Environment International, 2005, 31(4): 840-844 (IF=2.580).
8. Yuechao Yang, Yuqing Geng, Min Zhang, Jianqiu Chen, Haining Chen. Effects of coating properties of controlled-release fertilizers on nutrient release characteristics.Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering .2007, 23（11）：23-30. (Chinese with English Abstract)
9. Yuechao Yang, Min Zhang, Li Ma, Jianqiu Chen, Yuqing Geng. Fast measurement of nutrient release rate of coated controlled-release fertilizers. Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer Science. 2007, 13(4): 730-738. (Chinese with English Abstract)
10.Yuechao Yang, Min Zhang, Yuqing geng.Effects of controlled-release urea on morphological characteristics and physiological traits of rice seedlings. Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer Science. 2010, 16(5):1126-1135.(Chinese with English Abstract).
11.Yuechao Yang, Min Zhang, Jianqiu Chen ,Yuqing Geng, Haining Chen. Nutrient Release Characteristics of Polymer-Sulphur Coated Urea. Chemical Fertilizer Industry. 2006, 33(1):26-30.
12. Min Zhang, Yuechao Yang, Li Ma, Fupeng Song, Jianqiu Chen.The Nutrition release and crops response from controlled release fertilizer. China Agricultural Means of Production. 2005, 10:45-46. ( in Chinese).
13. Min Zhang, Yuechao Yang, Fupeng Song, Yanxi Shi. Study and industrialized development of coated controlled release fertilizer. Chemical Fertilizer Industry. 2005, 32(2):7-12. (Chinese with English Abstract).
14. Lei Zheng, Min Zhang, Yuechao Yang, Yingjie Qi. Effect of controlled-release fertilizer and sulfur left from SCU on rice growth and soil property. Journal of soil and water conservation. 2009, 23(2):193-197. (Chinese with English Abstract)
15. Min Liu, Min Zhang, Yuechao Yang, Dongdong Cheng. Effect of controlled release fertilizer coating residues on soil microbial quantity and enzyme activity. Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer Science. 2011, 17:4):1012-1017. (Chinese with English Abstract)
16. Dongdong Cheng, Min Zhang, Yuechao Yang, Min Liu. Effect of controlled release fertilizer residues on the properties of soil and growth of winter wheat and summer corn. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 2011, 114(3):227-232. (Chinese with English Abstract)
17. Jianqiu Chen, Min Zhang, Yuechao Yang. Study on the nutrition release characteristics of polymer coated fertilizer. Chemical Fertilizer Design. 2006, 44(2):56-58. (Chinese with English Abstract)
18. Jianqiu Chen, Min Zhang, Yuechao Yang. Evaluation of nutrition release characteristics of coated potassium sulfate by use of electrical conductivity. Phosphate and Compound Fertilizer. 2005,20(5):17-20. (Chinese with English Abstract)
19. Li Ma, Min Zhang, Jianqiu Chen, Fanmei Kong, Yuechao Yang. Effect of controlled release nitrogen fertilizer on yield increase of corn. Phosphate and Compound Fertilizer. 2006, 21(4):12-14.
20. Baolei Jiang, Min Zhang, Yuechao Yang. Nutrition release characteristics of sulfur coated urea. Chemical Fertilizer Indurstry. 2005,32(1):36-41.
21. Qinli Zhang, MiN Zhang, Yuechao Yang, Jifeng Lu. Volalization of Ammonium bicarbonate and urea in main soil of Shandong province. Chinese Journal of Soil Science. 2002,33(1):32-33.
22. Min Zhang, Yanxi Shi, Shouxiang Yang, Yuechao Yang. Research Progresses of slow/controlled-release fertilizers. Chemical Fertilizer Industry. 2001, 28(5):27-30.
23. Yu Xu, Min Zhang, Yuechao Yang. Effect of copper and organic maters on biochemical characteristics of soil. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 2006, 20(5):65-68.
AWARD AND HONORS
lSecond prize of national science and technology progress award: New Controlled -Release Fertilizer Research and Industrialization Applications , Dec 2009, Awarders (Min Zhang; Lianbu Wan; Yanxi Shi; Yuechao Yang; Li Yang; LiMa; Baocheng Chen; Fopeng Song; Jianqiu Chen; Lingchao Fan; Shufang Yu; Yuhong Xie).
lFirst prize of Shandong province science and technology progress award: New Controlled -Release Fertilizer Research and Industrialization Applications , Oct 2008, Awarders (Min Zhang; Lianbu Wan; Yanxi Shi; Yuechao Yang; Li Yang; LiMa; Baocheng Chen; Fopeng Song; Jianqiu Chen; Lingchao Fan; Shufang Yu; Yuhong Xie).
lTheTaian city eighth Youth Scientific and Technological Innovation Award, Sep 2007.
lShandong Province Graduate Student’s Thesis Innovation Award , Dec 2007. Second prize.
lChinese Patent Excellence Award
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
lMember of expert commission ofPlant Nutrition and New Fertilizer (2010 to present)
lAmerican Soil Science Society of Agronomy: member# 351721(2010 to present)
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Reviewer for the following journals:
1. Journal of Agriculture Food and Chemistry
2. Journal of Cellulose
3. Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer Science
4. Transactions of Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering
5. Journal of the Chemical Fertilizer Industry
6. Phosphate and Compound Fertilizer
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