NOVUS representatives recently presented the company’s first-ever International Teaching Award to Professor Jiangxia Zheng, Ph.D., during the Poultry Science Association’s Pacific-Rim Scientific Conference.
The award honors exceptional educators outside of the United States who are shaping the future of poultry science through excellence in teaching, research, and mentorship.
A faculty member at the Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Animal Science and Technology at China Agricultural University, Professor Zheng has dedicated 18 years to advancing poultry education and innovation in the full range of poultry production. She currently leads a research program in egg quality and safety.
Her extensive academic work is matched by her commitment to education. From leading research programs to mentoring doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate students, Professor Zheng is known for developing future scientists equipped to solve real-world agricultural challenges.
“My teaching philosophy centers on bridging fundamental concepts with cutting-edge industry applications through vivid case studies, aiming to transform abstract theories into practical problem-solving abilities,” said Professor Zheng.
“I believe effective learning occurs when students not only grasp foundational knowledge but also understand its real-world relevance. This synergy cultivates both professional competence and critical thinking.”
Professor Zheng’s dedication is informed by her roots: family ties in rural China that drive her mission to improve farmers’ lives through agricultural science. Her influential teaching style was shaped by her mentor, Professor Ning Yang, who instilled a passion for linking inquiry with practice and cultivating a global perspective.
Along with publishing over 40 peer-reviewed journal papers, Professor Zheng’s other accomplishments include playing a key role as China Branch Secretary of the World’s Poultry Science Association (WPSA) and contributing significantly to the successful organization of the XXV World’s Poultry Congress in 2016, a milestone in international poultry collaboration.
Anna Fe Perino, NOVUS Poultry Solutions Manager for Asia, said the award was created to recognize educators advancing scientific rigor and delivering solutions that benefit producers, animals, and society.
“Professor Zheng’s commitment to advancing education in poultry science truly exemplifies the values of this award,” said Ms Perino.
“In addition to a robust record of publication, Professor Zheng is known for her commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, teaching several undergraduate courses in poultry science and mentoring dozens of master’s and doctoral students in her lab group over the past nearly 15 years. Congratulations to Professor Zheng.”
NOVUS also presents its Outstanding Teaching Award to a poultry educator scientist at the Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting in the United States.
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