Assoc Prof Dr Hongjian Zhang |  Agricultural Machinery |  Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Shandong Agricultural University, China

Hongjian Zhang, who earned his master’s degree and doctorate from Shandong Agricultural University, has been pursuing postdoctoral studies in Horticulture at the same institution since 2021. He is currently an associate professor and master tutor, serving as the director of the Department of Agricultural Machinery and the leader of the “Youth Innovation Team” in Shandong Province. His research focuses on the development of key technology and equipment for orchard intelligent production. In recent years, he has led three National Natural Science Foundation Youth Fund projects, published 31 papers, and authorized 12 patents.

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Academic and Professional Background:

• Hongjian Zhang has a solid academic background with a master’s degree and a doctorate from Shandong Agricultural University.
• He is an associate professor and master tutor, which indicates a significant level of expertise and recognition in his field.
• His role as the director of the Department of Agricultural Machinery and leader of the “Youth Innovation Team” highlights his leadership and innovative capabilities.

Research Contributions:

• Zhang’s research focuses on the research and development of key technology and equipment for orchard intelligent production, which is a critical area for advancing agricultural technology.
• He has presided over three National Natural Science Foundation Youth Fund projects, indicating his capability to secure competitive funding and lead significant research projects.
• His contributions include publishing 31 papers and authorizing 12 patents, which demonstrates his active involvement in research and innovation.

Impact and Recognition:

• Zhang’s research has practical applications in the agricultural industry, particularly in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of orchard production.
• His involvement in multiple research projects and collaborations with prestigious institutions such as China Agricultural University and Northwest Agriculture & Forestry University shows his strong network and collaborative efforts.
• His membership in professional societies like the Chinese Society of Agricultural Machinery and the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering signifies his recognition in the professional community.

Publication Top Notes:

• New Progress in Intelligent Picking: Online Detection of Apple Maturity and Fruit Diameter Based on Machine Vision
  Agronomy, 2024.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• Simulated Contact Parameters Calibration and Experiment of Controlled-release Fertilizer Particles
  Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Machinery, 2024.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• Targeting Optimal Power Consumption: Optimizing Operational Parameters for Orchard Furrowing and Fertilizing Machine
  Heliyon, 2024.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• A Test Platform for Fertilizer Spreader and Fertilizer Dispenser
  Patent, 2023.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• Clustering and Segmentation of Adhesive Pests in Apple Orchards Based on GMM-DC
  Agronomy, 2023.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• Optimization and Experimental Study of Structural Parameters for a Low-Damage Packing Device on an Apple Harvesting Platform
  Agriculture, 2023.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• Orchard Trenching Knife
  Patent, 2023.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• Potassium Deficiency Diagnosis Method of Apple Leaves Based on MLR-LDA-SVM
  Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• Research on Insect Pest Identification in Rice Canopy Based on GA-Mask R-CNN
  Agronomy, 2023.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• TGA-Based Solutions Map Method for Four-Position Synthesis of Planar 4R Linkage
  Mechanical Sciences, 2022.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• Design and Experiment of Orchard Double Row Ditching-Fertilizer Machine with Automatic Depth Adjustment
  Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Machinery, 2021.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• Fertilizer Sphericity Measuring Device Based on Equatorial and Meridian Circles
  Information Processing in Agriculture, 2021.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• Fertilizer Strength Prediction Model Based on Shape Characteristics
  IEEE Access, 2021.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• Prediction Model of Dry Fertilizer Crushing Force Based on P-DE-SVM
  ACS Omega, 2021.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• Analysis on the Current Status and Development of Orchard Basal Fertilizer Application Equipment
  Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Machinery, 2020.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• Effect of Different Fertilizer Shape Characteristics on Fertilizer Sphericity
  Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering, 2020.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• Optimal Design and Test of the Frame of Orchard Ditching and Fertilizing Machine
  Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Machinery, 2020.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• Optimization Research of Fertilizer Guiding Mechanism Based on the Discrete Element Method
  INMATEH-Agricultural Engineering, 2020.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• Parameter Optimization and Experiment of Fertilizer Device for Orchard Ditching-Fertilizing Machine
  INMATEH-Agricultural Engineering, 2020.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• A Double-Row Trenching Depth Distance Automatic Adjustment Device
  Patent, 2019.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• A Double-Row Trenching Depth Distance Automatic Adjustment Device and Method
  Patent, 2019.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• A Sphericity Measuring Device and Measuring Method Based on Machine Vision Technology
  Patent, 2019.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• A Trenching Machine Suitable for Fertilizing Orchards
  Patent, 2019.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang
• Research on Precision Fertilization Model in Apple Orchard Based on Leaf Nutrition Diagnosis
  Soil and Fertilizer in China, 2019.
  Source: Hongjian Zhang