Dr. Yazhen Shen | Associate Professor I am an Associate Professor at the Nanjing Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences. My research is dedicated to advancing slow- and controlled-release fertilizer technologies. My work spans from innovation to application: Developing high-performance polymer-coated fertilizers with tailored nutrient release profiles. Building predictive models to understand and design the release behavior of water-based coating materials, contributing to the theoretical foundation in this field. Optimizing coating processes and equipment to enhance production efficiency and scalability. Evaluating the agronomic performance and environmental benefits of these novel fertilizers to bridge the gap between research and practical farming solutions. Through this integrated approach, I aim to contribute to more efficient and sustainable agricultural practices.