Published on 17/09/202517/09/2025 by Global Academic Awards Dr. Luyao Zhao | Feed Safety | Best Researcher Award Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences | China Dr. Luyao Zhao, Assistant Researcher at the Academy of National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, has established a promising research career with a strong focus on food chemistry, biomarker discovery, and analytical innovations for food safety and authenticity. His scholarly contributions include nine high-quality publications that collectively garnered 96 citations and an h-index of 7, reflecting the growing impact of his work within the scientific community. Dr. Luyao Zhao has made significant advancements in developing molecular and metabolomics-based approaches for detecting β2-agonist abuse in livestock, as seen in his works published in Food Chemistry, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, and PLoS One, where he introduced novel miRNA and transcriptional biomarker panels to ensure the integrity of food systems. In addition, his more recent research highlights the application of lipidomics and metabolomics for rice authenticity, quality evaluation, and discrimination of premium varieties such as Wuchang Daohuaxiang, with key publications in Food Research International, Foods, and Cereal Chemistry. These studies offer new tools for protecting consumer trust, ensuring fair trade, and maintaining national food reserves with scientific precision. Overall, Dr. Luyao Zhao’s innovative research combines practical applications with academic rigor, positioning him as an emerging leader in food science, authenticity, and safety evaluation. Profile: Scopus Featured Publications Liu, R., Zhao, L., Wang, Z., Li, T., Chen, A., & Yang, S. (2021). Quantitative detection of donkey hide gelatin (Colla corii asini) adulteration by real-time PCR on the basis of single-copy nuclear genes. Journal of Food Protection, 84(2), 194-199. Luyao Zhao | Feed Safety | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Luyao Zhao, Assistant Researcher at the Academy of National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration, has established a promising research career with a strong focus on food chemistry, biomarker discovery, and analytical innovations for food safety and authenticity. His scholarly contributions include nine high-quality publications that collectively garnered 96 citations and an h-index of 7, reflecting the growing impact of his work within the scientific community. Dr. Luyao Zhao has made significant advancements in developing molecular and metabolomics-based approaches for detecting β2-agonist abuse in livestock, as seen in his works published in Food Chemistry, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, and PLoS One, where he introduced novel miRNA and transcriptional biomarker panels to ensure the integrity of food systems. In addition, his more recent research highlights the application of lipidomics and metabolomics for rice authenticity, quality evaluation, and discrimination of premium varieties such as Wuchang Daohuaxiang, with key publications in Food Research International, Foods, and Cereal Chemistry. These studies offer new tools for protecting consumer trust, ensuring fair trade, and maintaining national food reserves with scientific precision. Overall, Dr. Luyao Zhao’s innovative research combines practical applications with academic rigor, positioning him as an emerging leader in food science, authenticity, and safety evaluation. Profile: Scopus Featured Publications Liu, R., Zhao, L., Wang, Z., Li, T., Chen, A., & Yang, S. (2021). Quantitative detection of donkey hide gelatin (Colla corii asini) adulteration by real-time PCR on the basis of single-copy nuclear genes. Journal of Food Protection, 84(2), 194-199.