Prof. Jichuan Kang | Microbiology and Microbial Ecology | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Guizhou University | China

Prof. Jichuan Kang is a globally recognized mycologist whose research has profoundly advanced fungal taxonomy, systematics, and evolutionary biology. With over 10,755 citations, an h-index of 41, and more than 214 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as Fungal Diversity, Studies in Mycology, Mycosphere, and MycoKeys, his work has significantly shaped contemporary understanding of fungal biodiversity, phylogenomics, and secondary metabolism. His research integrates classical taxonomy with molecular systematics, comparative genomics, and evolutionary biology to resolve complex phylogenetic relationships within Ascomycetes and related taxa. Prof. Kang has led numerous nationally funded research projects, contributed to the discovery and classification of numerous novel fungal taxa, and advanced knowledge on endophytic fungi, bioactive metabolites, and fungal evolution. His scholarly impact is further reflected through extensive editorial service, international collaborations, high-impact citations, and sustained recognition as one of the world’s leading scientists in mycology.

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