Dr. Zhiyong Li is an Associate Professor at the State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology, China National Rice Research Institute. With a strong academic background, they completed their Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Huazhong Agricultural University in 2021, after earning a Master's degree from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Their research expertise spans molecular biology and biochemistry, with a focus on rice biology. Prior to their current role, they served as an Assistant Research Professor at the same institution from 2021 to 2023.