Published on 17/09/202518/09/2025 by Health Scientists Dr. Longzhan Gan | Genomics | Best Researcher Award Lecturer | Guizhou University | China Dr. Longzhan Gan is a Lecturer, Specially-appointed Professor, and Master’s Supervisor at the College of Life Sciences, Guizhou University, where he also serves as a Young Member of the Professional Committee of Microbiome of the Guizhou Provincial Society for Microbiology. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Biological Engineering (2013–2017) and Doctor of Engineering in Fermentation Engineering (2017–2022) from Sichuan University. His research focuses on extremophiles and microbial systematics, the exploration and development of novel exopolysaccharides, and lignin biodegradation with bacterial valorization for sustainable bioproducts. Dr. Gan has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Microbiology Spectrum, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Food Chemistry, Archives of Microbiology, and Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, with notable contributions including the discovery of novel halophilic bacterial species, structural characterization of exopolysaccharides, and development of biopolymer-based food packaging materials. His research has been recognized through multiple national and provincial research grants, including leadership of projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Guizhou Provincial Basic Research Program, underscoring his growing influence in microbial biotechnology. He has also contributed as an author to studies on bacterial pigments, plant growth-promoting salt-tolerant bacteria, and microbial valorization strategies, which reflect both fundamental and applied dimensions of his work. In recognition of his contributions, Dr. Gan has received academic honors and research awards, and he actively participates in professional organizations advancing microbiology and biotechnology in China. Alongside his teaching in Modern Molecular Biology, Genomics, and Genetic Engineering Techniques, he continues to mentor young scientists while also serving in editorial and peer-review capacities for international journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing microbiological sciences and fostering innovation in microbial biotechnology. He has 659 citations from 45 documents with an h-index of 15. Profile: Scopus Publications 1. Xie, X., Xu, Z., Gan, L.*, Dong, C., Zhang, T., Huang, Y., He, T., Tian, Y., & Zou, X. (2025). Simultaneous organic/inorganic phosphate solubilization by Staphylococcus succinus NG-9 under saline-alkali conditions: Insights into its characteristics, mechanisms, and potential applications. Microbiology Spectrum, 13(9), e00490-25. 2. He, Z., Jiang, G., Gan, L.*, He, T., & Tian, Y. (2024). Bacterial valorization of lignin for sustainable production of value-added bioproducts. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 279, 135171. 3. Gan, L.*, Huang, X., He, Z., & He, T. (2024). Exopolysaccharide production by salt-tolerant bacteria: Recent advances, current challenges, and future prospects. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 264, 130731. 4. Xie, X., Gan, L.*, Wang, C., & He, T. (2024). Salt-tolerant plant growth-promoting bacteria as a versatile tool for combating salt stress in crop plants. Archives of Microbiology, 206, 341. 5. Huang, X., Gan, L.*, He, Z., Jiang, G., & He, T. (2024). Bacterial pigments as a promising alternative to synthetic colorants: From fundamentals to applications. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 34(11), 2153–2165. Longzhan Gan | Genomics | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Longzhan Gan is a Lecturer, Specially-appointed Professor, and Master’s Supervisor at the College of Life Sciences, Guizhou University, where he also serves as a Young Member of the Professional Committee of Microbiome of the Guizhou Provincial Society for Microbiology. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Biological Engineering (2013–2017) and Doctor of Engineering in Fermentation Engineering (2017–2022) from Sichuan University. His research focuses on extremophiles and microbial systematics, the exploration and development of novel exopolysaccharides, and lignin biodegradation with bacterial valorization for sustainable bioproducts. Dr. Gan has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Microbiology Spectrum, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Food Chemistry, Archives of Microbiology, and Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, with notable contributions including the discovery of novel halophilic bacterial species, structural characterization of exopolysaccharides, and development of biopolymer-based food packaging materials. His research has been recognized through multiple national and provincial research grants, including leadership of projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Guizhou Provincial Basic Research Program, underscoring his growing influence in microbial biotechnology. He has also contributed as an author to studies on bacterial pigments, plant growth-promoting salt-tolerant bacteria, and microbial valorization strategies, which reflect both fundamental and applied dimensions of his work. In recognition of his contributions, Dr. Gan has received academic honors and research awards, and he actively participates in professional organizations advancing microbiology and biotechnology in China. Alongside his teaching in Modern Molecular Biology, Genomics, and Genetic Engineering Techniques, he continues to mentor young scientists while also serving in editorial and peer-review capacities for international journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing microbiological sciences and fostering innovation in microbial biotechnology. He has 659 citations from 45 documents with an h-index of 15. Profile: Scopus Publications 1. Xie, X., Xu, Z., Gan, L.*, Dong, C., Zhang, T., Huang, Y., He, T., Tian, Y., & Zou, X. (2025). Simultaneous organic/inorganic phosphate solubilization by Staphylococcus succinus NG-9 under saline-alkali conditions: Insights into its characteristics, mechanisms, and potential applications. Microbiology Spectrum, 13(9), e00490-25. 2. He, Z., Jiang, G., Gan, L.*, He, T., & Tian, Y. (2024). Bacterial valorization of lignin for sustainable production of value-added bioproducts. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 279, 135171. 3. Gan, L.*, Huang, X., He, Z., & He, T. (2024). Exopolysaccharide production by salt-tolerant bacteria: Recent advances, current challenges, and future prospects. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 264, 130731. 4. Xie, X., Gan, L.*, Wang, C., & He, T. (2024). Salt-tolerant plant growth-promoting bacteria as a versatile tool for combating salt stress in crop plants. Archives of Microbiology, 206, 341. 5. Huang, X., Gan, L.*, He, Z., Jiang, G., & He, T. (2024). Bacterial pigments as a promising alternative to synthetic colorants: From fundamentals to applications. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 34(11), 2153–2165.