Professor Jiansheng Liang is a distinguished faculty member at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), where he serves in the Department of Biology within the School of Life Sciences. He joined SUSTech in 2012 after holding leadership positions at Yangzhou University, including Dean of the School of Life Sciences and Director of the Academic Affairs Office. At SUSTech, he has served as Director of the Teaching Affairs Department, Deputy Director of the Human Resources Department, and Party Secretary of the School of Life Sciences. He currently holds the position of Executive Deputy Director of the UNESCO Center for Innovation in Higher Education (Shenzhen, China). Dr. Liang received his Ph.D. from Hong Kong Baptist University in 1997. His academic journey has established him as a leading researcher in plant molecular biology, with recognition including a special government allowance from the State Council and the title of Shenzhen Overseas High-Level Talent. Professor Liang's research focuses on understanding plant responses to environmental stresses at the molecular level. His laboratory investigates calcium signaling pathways, hormone regulation, and cellular mechanisms that enable plants to adapt to challenging conditions. Through innovative approaches combining molecular genetics, cell biology, and physiological studies, his team has made significant contributions to understanding how plants sense and respond to water, salt, and temperature stresses. His work on RACK1 scaffold proteins has revealed novel mechanisms in brassinosteroid signaling and stress adaptation. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on calcium signaling, hormone transport, and stress response mechanisms in plants. The research spans from fundamental discoveries about protein interactions and cellular localization to applications in crop improvement. A notable trend is the increasing use of advanced imaging techniques to visualize hormone distribution and signaling dynamics in living plant cells. Special government allowance from the State Council Three ministerial and provincial-level science and technology progress awards Shenzhen Overseas High-Level Talent designation As a doctoral supervisor, Professor Liang has mentored numerous graduate students, contributing to the development of the next generation of plant scientists. His research has been supported by multiple competitive grants, including funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China. He serves on the expert review panel for the Foundation and as an evaluation expert for national key laboratories, reflecting his standing in the scientific community. Professor Liang's laboratory maintains active collaborations with researchers both within China and internationally. His team combines expertise in molecular biology, genetics, and plant physiology to address fundamental questions about plant stress adaptation. Current research directions include elucidating novel signaling modules that integrate multiple environmental cues and hormone pathways to optimize plant growth under suboptimal conditions.



