Zidong Li

Zidong Li is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science at Christopher Newport University. With a background in exercise physiology and sports science, their research focuses on physiological responses to extreme environments and interventions for exercise recovery.

• Education: Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology (University of New Mexico), MS in Exercise Science (Southern Illinois University Carbondale), BE in Sports Science (Beijing Sport University)

Research Interests explore:

• Muscle physiology and recovery mechanisms
• Exercise performance in heat and hypoxia
• Acute kidney injury prevention strategies
• Heat shock protein induction
• Physiological stress responses

Article Trends show concentrated research on:

• Thermal stress and renal function
• Autophagy responses across exercise intensities
• Supplementation strategies
• Comparative altitude/hypoxia training
• Intestinal barrier integrity during heat exposure
• Physiological monitoring in extreme environments

Professional Context spans collaborations with institutions in the US and China, with field applications for athletes, firefighters, and military personnel.