Research Fellow
Overview
Research Impacts
Passionate about industry-oriented research and AgTech for better yield, lower cost and less pollution. Working on digital horticulture to support innovation of farming systems and management practices.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Publications
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Journal Article: Modeling maize canopy morphology in response to increased plant density
He, Liang, Sun, Weiwei, Chen, Xiang, Han, Liqi, Li, Jincai, Ma, Yuanshan and Song, Youhong (2021). Modeling maize canopy morphology in response to increased plant density. Frontiers in Plant Science, 11 533514. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2020.533514
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Conference Publication: From field data to modelling concepts: Building a mechanistic FSPM for apple
Seleznyova, Alla N., Saei, Ali, Han, Liqi and Van Hooijdonk, Ben M. (2019). From field data to modelling concepts: Building a mechanistic FSPM for apple. 6th International Symposium on Plant Growth Modeling, Simulation, Visualization and Applications, PMA 2018, Hefei, China, November 4, 2018-November 8, 2018. Red Hook, NY, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/PMA.2018.8611582
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Wang, Ming, White, Neil, Grimm, Volker, Hofman, Helen, Doley, David, Thorp, Grant, Cribb, Bronwen, Wherritt, Ella, Han, Liqi, Wilkie, John and Hanan, Jim (2018). Pattern-oriented modelling as a novel way to verify and validate functional-structural plant models: a demonstration with the annual growth module of avocado. Annals of Botany, 121 (5), 941-959. doi: 10.1093/aob/mcx187
Grants
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Narrow orchard systems for future climates (administered by Agriculture Victoria)
(2023–2028) Agriculture Victoria
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Queensland Reef Water Quality Program - Digital Horticulture
(2021–2022) Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
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Transforming subtropical/tropical tree crop productivity
(2013–2020) Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Supervision
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High performance computing and computational modelling for studying the influences of orchard designs and practices on light interception
Doctor Philosophy
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Study of the Science and Scio-Economics of carbon sequestration viability of pockets of vegetation on existing Indigenous and Agricultural enterprises.
Master Philosophy
Publications
Journal Article
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Modeling maize canopy morphology in response to increased plant density
He, Liang, Sun, Weiwei, Chen, Xiang, Han, Liqi, Li, Jincai, Ma, Yuanshan and Song, Youhong (2021). Modeling maize canopy morphology in response to increased plant density. Frontiers in Plant Science, 11 533514. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2020.533514
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Wang, Ming, White, Neil, Grimm, Volker, Hofman, Helen, Doley, David, Thorp, Grant, Cribb, Bronwen, Wherritt, Ella, Han, Liqi, Wilkie, John and Hanan, Jim (2018). Pattern-oriented modelling as a novel way to verify and validate functional-structural plant models: a demonstration with the annual growth module of avocado. Annals of Botany, 121 (5), 941-959. doi: 10.1093/aob/mcx187
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Da Silva, David, Han, Liqi, Faivre, Robert and Costes, Evelyne (2014). Influence of the variation of geometrical and topological traits on light interception efficiency of apple trees: sensitivity analysis and metamodelling for ideotype definition. Annals of Botany, 114 (4), 739-752. doi: 10.1093/aob/mcu034
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Da Silva, D., Han, Liqi and Costes, E. (2012). Light interception efficiency of apple trees: a multi-scale computational study based on MAppleT model. Acta Horticulturae, 957, 231-238. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2012.957.26
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A functional-structural modelling approach to autoregulation of nodulation
Han, Liqi, Gresshoff, Peter M. and Hanan, Jim (2011). A functional-structural modelling approach to autoregulation of nodulation. Annals of Botany, 107 (5), 855-863. doi: 10.1093/aob/mcq182
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Han, Liqi, Hanan, Jim and Gresshoff, Peter M. (2010). Computational complementation: a modelling approach to study signalling mechanisms during legume autoregulation of nodulation. PloS Computational Biology, 6 (2) e1000685, e1000685-1-e1000685-8. doi: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1000685
Conference Publication
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From field data to modelling concepts: Building a mechanistic FSPM for apple
Seleznyova, Alla N., Saei, Ali, Han, Liqi and Van Hooijdonk, Ben M. (2019). From field data to modelling concepts: Building a mechanistic FSPM for apple. 6th International Symposium on Plant Growth Modeling, Simulation, Visualization and Applications, PMA 2018, Hefei, China, November 4, 2018-November 8, 2018. Red Hook, NY, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/PMA.2018.8611582
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Orchard level simulation of fruit tree light interception
Han, Liqi, Hanan, J. and Costes, E. (2017). Orchard level simulation of fruit tree light interception. X International Symposium on Modelling in Fruit Research and Orchard Management, Montpellier, France, 2-5 June 2015. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1160.38
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Han, L., Soulie, J. -C., Boudon, F., Da Silva, D., Cokelaer, T., Pradal, C., Rouan, L. and Costes, E. (2015). Sensitivity analysis of light interception to geometrical traits of apple trees: an in silico study based on MAppleT model. 9th International Symposium on Modelling in Fruit Research and Orchard Management, Saint Jean sur Richelieu, Canada, 19-23 June 2011 . Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science.
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Light interception efficiency of apple trees: a multiscale computational study based on MAppleT
Da Silva, David, Han, Liqi and Costes, Evelyne (2014). Light interception efficiency of apple trees: a multiscale computational study based on MAppleT. 4th International Symposium on Plant Growth Modelling and Application (PMA12), Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China, 31 October - 3 November 2012. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2013.12.001
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Han, Liqi, Costes, Evelyne, Boudon, Frederic, Cokelaer, Thomas, Pradal, Christophe, Da Silva, David and Faivre, Robert (2012). Investigating the influence of geometrical traits on light interception efficiency of apple trees: a modelling study with MAppleT. IEEE 4th International Symposium on Plant Growth Modeling, Simulation, Visualization and Applications (PMA), Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China, 31 October - 3 November 2012. Piscataway, NJ, United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PMA.2012.6524827
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Han, L., Gresshoff, P. M. and Hanan, J. (2010). Modelling root development with signalling control: A case study based on legume autoregulation of nodulation. 3rd International Symposium on Plant Growth Modeling, Simulation, Visualization and Applications, PMA09, Beijiing, China, Nov. 09-13, 2009. United States: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/PMA.2009.40
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Han, L., Gresshoff, P. M. and Hanan, J. (2007). Computational approaches for studying signaling mechanisms behind legume autoregulation of nodulation. Bioinformatics Australia 2007, Brisbane, Australia, 23-24 October, 2007. Australia:
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Han, Liqi, Gresshoff, Peter M. and Hanan, Jim (2007). Computational models for studying signaling control mechanisms behind legume autoregulation of nodulation. 8th Asia-Pacific Complex Systems Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, 2-7 July, 2007.
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Virtual soybean—a computational model for studying autoregulation of nodulation
Han, Liqi, Gresshoff, Peter M. and Hanan, Jim (2007). Virtual soybean—a computational model for studying autoregulation of nodulation. FSPM07: 5th International Workshop on Functional Structural Plant Models, Napier, New Zealand, 4-9 November, 2007. Napier, New Zealand: FSPM.
Other Outputs
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Han, Liqi (2010). Computational Modelling of Plant Signalling Control: a Case Study Based on Legume Autoregulation of Nodulation. PhD Thesis, School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, The University of Queensland.
Grants (Administered at UQ)
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Narrow orchard systems for future climates (administered by Agriculture Victoria)
(2023–2028) Agriculture Victoria
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Queensland Reef Water Quality Program - Digital Horticulture
(2021–2022) Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
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Transforming subtropical/tropical tree crop productivity
(2013–2020) Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
PhD and MPhil Supervision
Current Supervision
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High performance computing and computational modelling for studying the influences of orchard designs and practices on light interception
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
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Study of the Science and Scio-Economics of carbon sequestration viability of pockets of vegetation on existing Indigenous and Agricultural enterprises.
Master Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Possible Research Projects
Note for students: The possible research projects listed on this page may not be comprehensive or up to date. Always feel free to contact the staff for more information, and also with your own research ideas.
