Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology, Virginia Tech,  Aug 2016 - May 2020

M.Eng. in Food Science and Engineering, China Agricultural University, Sept 2012 - May 2014

B.Eng. in Food Science and Engineering, China Agricultural University, Sept 2008 - May 2012

[Aug 1, 2024] Our work, co-first authored by the PhD student I mentored and me, "Using transglutaminase to cross‐link complexes of lactoferrin and α‐lactalbumin to increase thermal stability" has been published in the Journal of Food Science! 

[Jul 26, 2024] I am invited to give a seminar talk about Dairy food science at Oregon State University, Department of Food Science and Technology and the Food Innovation Center.

[May 23, 2024] Our work "Lactoferrin thermal stabilization and iron (II) fortification through ternary complex fabrication with succinylated sodium caseinate" has been accepted for publishing in the journal, Food Chemistry: X!

[Apr 9, 2024] I gave an invited talk about "Leveraging plant and dairy ingredients for a sustainable food system and human health" at Utah State University, Department of Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Sciences. 

[Sep 9, 2023] Our paper "Investigating the synergistic effects of high-pressure homogenization and pH shifting on the formation of tryptophan-rich nanoparticles" has been accepted for publishing in the journal, Food Chemistry!

[Jul 8, 2023] My work "Encapsulation and stabilization of lactoferrin in polyelectrolyte ternary complexes" has been accepted for publishing in the journal, Food Hydrocolloid!

[Jul 5, 2023] My work "Dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) modulate the kinetics of lipid digestion in vitro: Impact of the bean matrix and processing" has been accepted for publishing in the journal, Food Research International!

[Sep 18, 2022] I am honored to be a Topic Editor in MDPI publications on the studies of "Bioactive Compounds with Application Potentials in Nutraceuticals and Nutricosmetics: Focus on Mechanism of Action and Application Science" with eight participating journals including Cells, Nutrients, Biomolecules, Foods, Antioxidants, etc. 

[Aug 23, 2022] I gave a talk and poster presentation about "Improvement of Lactoferrin Thermal Stability by Complex Coacervation Using Soy Soluble Polysaccharides" at the American Chemical Society Fall 2022 National Meeting!

[Aug 12, 2022] Our paper "Cellulose adsorbent produced from the processing waste of brewer’s spent grain for efficient removal of Mn and Pb from contaminated water" has been accepted for publishing in the journal,  Food and Bioproducts Processing!

[Jun 22, 2022] I provided an invited talk about "Bioactives in bovine milk: chemistry, technology, and applications" at the 2022 American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) annual meeting, Joint Dairy Foods/Lactation Biology Symposium: Milk - A Full-Spectrum Health Provider! Thanks for the invitation and sponsor from National Dairy Council! Please find my presentation slides here.

[Apr 11, 2022] My work "Improvement of Lactoferrin Thermal Stability by Complex Coacervation Using Soy Soluble Polysaccharides" has been accepted for publishing in the journal, Food Hydrocolloid!

[Dec 27, 2021] Our paper "Synthesis, Stability, and Bioavailability of Nicotinamide Riboside Trioleate Chloride" has been accepted for publishing in the journal, Nutrients! 

[Dec 8, 2021] My work "Bioactives in bovine milk: Chemistry, technology, and applications" has been accepted for publishing in the journal, Nutrition Reviews!

[Sept 2021] Our invention application for "Low-Energy Krill Oil-in-Water Nanoemulsions for Nutraceutical and Flavor" has been accepted by VTIP and published! 

[Aug 22, 2021] I am honored to receive the "Outstanding Service Award" in IFT-Nutrition Division this year!

[Jun 22, 2021] Our paper "Complexing hemp seed protein with pectin for improved emulsion stability" has been accepted for publishing in the journal, Journal of Food Science!

[May 17, 2021] My work "A fast and simple ion-pair high performance liquid chromatography method for analysis of primary bile salts in in vitro digested bean samples" has been accepted for publishing in the journal, MethodsX!

[Jan 13, 2021] Our paper "Chemical Compositions of Edamame Genotypes Grown in Different Locations in the US" has been accepted for publishing in the journal, Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems!

[Jul 13, 2020] I won the first place in our CAFS (Chinese American Food Society) research video competition with $1000 cash prize!!!  We have the SHIFT20-CAFS meeting on this Monday evening . The participates voted for the finalist in the meeting and announced the results right a way. Please find my video "Dry bean fibers for health: impact of the bean matrix and food processing" here.