Dr. Yichao Rui is a researcher and faculty member at Purdue University, specializing in soil health, agroecology, and sustainable agriculture. His program is focused on studying the relationships between soil health, management practices, and environmental factors, with a particular focus on improving soil functions and carbon sequestration. Dr. Rui holds PhD degrees from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Griffith University (Australia). Currently, he leads projects exploring innovative agricultural practices, such as perennial legume cover crops, to promote sustainable farming in the Midwest.