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Personal profile
I am an ecologist, having a broad interest and experience with sustainable agriculture research based on agricultural diversification, biological control, agroecology, organic farming and life cycle assessment. My passion is to carry out and disseminate research for improving the sustainability of different farming and food systems.
Research interests
Agroecology
Sustainable agriculture
Environmental impact assessment
Agricultural diversification
Biological control
Organic farming
Experience
Assistant professor, Xian Jiaotong – Liverspool University, 2022 – Present
Postdoctoral researcher, Westlake University, 2020-2022
Teaching
ENV312 Environmental Impact Assessment
ENV314 Managed ecosystems
Awards and honours
2021, Outstanding Employee of School of Engineering, Westlake University
2016, Ph.D. Scholarship, China Scholarship Council (CSC)
2016, Honor graduate, China Agriculture University
2015, First-class Award of honor for Graduate, China Agriculture University
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D., Applied Ecology, University of Copenhagen, 2016-2019
MSc., Ecology, China Agriculture University, 2014-2016
BSc., Ecology, China Agriculture University, 2010-2014
Research areas
- Sustainability
- Ecology
- Ecological Restoration
- Ecology and global change biology
Person Types
- Staff
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Active
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Exploring grounded innovations for sustainable transformation in an urban agricultural landscape
1/08/24 → 31/08/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Effect of climate change on the tri-trophic interaction between wheat, aphid, and their predators
He, X. (PI)
1/07/23 → 30/06/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Pesticides but not microplastics affect pollination in rape seed production in China
Lin, W., He, X., Hu, J., Balle, M., Darras, K. F. A., Jing, S., Scherber, C., Toledo-Hernández, M., Yan, Y., Zhang, C., Zeng, S. & Wagner, T. C., Jan 2026, In: Environmental Research: Food Systems. 3, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Complementing urban agriculture and green spaces is important for ecosystem functions and biodiversity in cities: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Li, Z., Chen, S., Priyadarshana, T. S., Lee, M. B., Xiao, L., Fischer, T. B., He, X., Woodcock, B. A. & Pagani-Núñez, E., 1 Jul 2025, In: Ecological Solutions and Evidence. 6, 3, e70084.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Crop rotations synergize yield, nutrition, and revenue: a meta-analysis
Mudare, S., Jing, J., Makowski, D., He, X., Liang, Z., Sims, Z., Wagner, T. C., Tilman, D., Zhang, F. & Cong, W., Oct 2025, In: Nature Communications. 16, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
14 Citations (Scopus) -
绿肥还田效益分析及其在生态农场的运用探究
He, X., Gao, S., Qiao, Y., Ke, H., Li, J. & Jiang, B., Sept 2025, In: Chinese Journal of Eco-Agriculture. 33, 9Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Co-benefits of agricultural diversification and technology for the environment and food security in China
Wanger, T. C., Raveloaritiana, E., Zeng, S., Gao, H., He, X., Shao, Y., Wu, P., Wyckhuys, K. A. G., Zhou, W., Zou, Y., Zhu, Z., Li, L., Cen, H., Liu, Y. & Fan, S., Dec 2024, In: Nature Food. 5, 12, p. 965-968 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
21 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Global Evidence of Bird-Watching Tourism Driving Conservation and Community Well-being
Dou, Y. (Supervisor) & He, X. (Co-supervisor)
1 Sept 2025 → 1 Jul 2027Activity: Supervision › Master Dissertation Supervision
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Journal of Ecology (Journal)
He, X. (Reviewer)
9 Aug 2025Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Synergistic Benefits of Diversification Measures and the Integration Mechanism of System Functions in Ecological Farms
He, X. (Speaker)
29 Jul 2025 → 31 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Agricultural Economics (Journal)
He, X. (Reviewer)
1 Jun 2025Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Journal on Agro-Industrial Research and Development (Journal)
He, X. (Reviewer)
4 May 2025Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review