Xiuchen's research focuses on the impact of global climate change on plants and their adaptability. Currently, he mainly uses growth chambers to explore the shifts in plant critical temperatures and their responses under future climate change. Additionally, he integrates fieldwork, remote sensing, and other advanced tools to gain a comprehensive understanding of plant-environment interactions. Before joining the University of Iowa, he earned a bachelor's degree in China, where he developed a deep fascination with geography and ecology. He is an explorer of nature and a seeker of scientific truth, driven to uncover the hidden dynamics of plants and climate.