Xiaochuang Li is an Associate Professor at Anqing Normal University and a specialist in hydrobiology, with recognized expertise in cyanobacterial taxonomy, ecology, and aquatic environmental science. He has held postdoctoral and research appointments at national environmental research institutions, contributing to multidisciplinary projects, technical guidelines, and scientific leadership activities related to lake eutrophication and water ecological security. His research centers on cyanobacterial systematics, bloom-forming mechanisms, phytoplankton community dynamics, and the application of environmental DNA metabarcoding for large-scale monitoring, leading to the discovery of new genera and species and the advancement of standardized high-throughput assessment methods. He has published extensively in high-impact international journals, serves as a peer reviewer for leading scientific outlets, holds authorized invention patents, and actively participates in academic service and conference organization. His scholarly impact is reflected by 672 citations, 26 publications, and an h-index of 16.