Xiaoli Fan

Xiaoli Fan is an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta's Department of Resource Economics & Environmental Sociology within the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. She holds a PhD from Cornell University (2017) and degrees from Wuhan University (MSc in 2009, BA in 2007). Her research focuses on agrifood systems, consumer/producer behavior, bioeconomic modeling, and value chain sustainability.

Research Interests include: sustainable agrifood systems, antibiotic use in livestock, biofuel production economics, and agent-based modeling. Her work bridges agricultural policy, environmental sustainability, and consumer decision-making.

Recent publications emphasize biofuel site selection in Western Canada, emissions reduction strategies in value chains, and invasive species management. Articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining economics, ecology, and operations research.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though her extensive publication record reflects significant scholarly contributions. Advising/grants details are not provided in the text. She is actively involved in biofuel and food systems research teams at the University of Alberta.