Xueqing Yang

Dr. Xueqing Yang is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Bioenergy at the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Leipzig, Germany. Her research focuses on sustainable bioenergy systems, life cycle assessment (LCA), and the environmental and economic impacts of agricultural practices. She holds a PhD from the University of Hohenheim and an MSc from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

• Education:
  • PhD: Institute of Plant Production and Agroecology in the Tropics and Subtropics, University of Hohenheim (2013–2018)
  • MSc: Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2008–2011)
  • BSc: Life Science, Yunnan Normal University (2004–2008)
• Research Interests: Bioenergy sustainability, carbon footprint analysis, renewable energy integration, agricultural practices, and LCA methodologies.

Her work bridges ecological and socio-economic dimensions, addressing challenges in balancing agricultural productivity with climate goals. Key projects include the SURUMER initiative on sustainable rubber cultivation and Green Rubber, exploring environmental and socio-economic impacts of agroforestry systems.

Publications emphasize innovative methods like integrating remote sensing with LCA, evaluating carbon emission efficiency in agriculture, and analyzing policy drivers for biogas adoption.