Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Dr. Yanli Lei specializes in ocean negative carbon emissions and carbon neutrality. As the manager of ISO/TC8/WG15, she contributes to global standards development in this critical area. At the Institute of Oceanology, she leads pioneering research, mentoring doctoral students and advancing sustainable solutions for climate change mitigation.
Publication Profile
Academic and Professional Background:
Prof. Yanli Lei holds dual PhDs from the University of Salzburg, Austria (2005), and Inha University, South Korea (2010). Her research focuses on marine biodiversity, global change, and international standardization. She has pioneered studies on the environmental adaptability and genomics of calcareous organisms, including microfossils, foraminifera, and corals. She developed the ISO 23040:2021 international standard for marine surveys, leading to significant advancements in marine research techniques. With over 50 projects led—including two international and 16 national initiatives—she has established herself as a leader in the field. Prof. Lei has authored 97 publications (57 SCI-indexed), five books, and contributed to the creation of multiple standards and patents.
Key Contributions:
- Developed standardized methodologies for sedimentary interstitial organism studies.
- Authored ISO 23040:2021, advancing marine survey techniques.
- Published groundbreaking research on environmental DNA (eDNA) applications for understanding marine biodiversity.
Projects and Funding:
- Led 45 research projects, including 15 national-level initiatives with total funding exceeding RMB 24.8 million.
- Since 2017, managed 24 projects, with 11 at the national level, securing RMB 14.1 million.
Recognition and Impact:
Prof. Lei’s work has significantly influenced marine biodiversity research and global environmental standards. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges marine genomics, ecology, and international collaboration, positioning her as a key figure in the field of oceanology.
- Ancient Hybridisation Fuelled Diversification in Acropora Corals
Molecular Ecology, 2024-12-13
DOI: 10.1111/mec.17615
- Environmental DNA Sheds New Insight on Molecular Adaptation of Foraminifera to Temperature from Laboratory‐Controlled Culture Experiment
Ecology and Evolution, 2024-10
DOI: 10.1002/ece3.70243
- Editorial: Towards Standards for Marine Environment Impact Assessment
Frontiers in Marine Science, 2024-10-01
- Assessing the Changes in Marine Microalgae Diversity in the Nanji Islands Nature Reserve Over the Past Decades Using Sediment eDNA
Frontiers in Marine Science, 2024-08-20
- High Extinction Risk in Large Foraminifera During Past and Future Mass Extinctions
Science Advances, 2024-08-09
DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adj8223
- DNA Metabarcoding Reveals Ecological Patterns and Driving Mechanisms of Archaeal, Bacterial, and Eukaryotic Communities in Sediments of the Sansha Yongle Blue Hole
Scientific Reports, 2024-03-21
- Amplification of Immune Genes in Ancient Stony Corals for Adapting to Unstable Marine Environments
Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Research, 2024-01
DOI: 10.34133/olar.0041
- GB/T 42629.3-2023 International Code of Conduct for the Investigation of Submarine Areas and High Seas Environment Part 3: Marine Life Survey
Standardization Administration of the P. R. C., 2023-12-01
- The Response of Calcareous Organism to Temperature from Continental Shelf Sediments Under Culture Experiment—A Case of Benthic Foraminifera
Journal of Sea Research, 2023-09-20
- ISO 22787: Marine Technology — Marine Environment Impact Assessment (MEIA) — Technical Specification for Marine Biotic Survey in the International Seabed Area — General Principles and Definitions
ISO Copyright Office, Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-07-10