Xiaojuan Xu | Functional Foods | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Xiaojuan Xu | Functional Foods | Research Excellence Award

Nanyang Technological University | Singapore

Dr. Xiaojuan Xu is an emerging researcher in food science, nutrition, and biomolecular innovation, with research spanning functional foods, alternative proteins, nutraceuticals, and bioactive compounds. Her work emphasizes structure–function relationships influencing digestibility, nutrient bioavailability, and biological activity, alongside advanced studies on peptides and plant-derived compounds. She has contributed to 11 Scopus-indexed publications, achieving over 430 citations and an h-index of 7, reflecting steady scholarly impact. Her research includes innovative applications of betacyanin-rich extracts in food systems, investigation of anti-nutritional factors in plant proteins, and mechanistic studies of flavonoids, demonstrating interdisciplinary expertise bridging food chemistry, biotechnology, and applied nutrition research.

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Jiaoyan Ren | Nutrition Award | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Jiaoyan Ren | Nutrition Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Jiaoyan Ren, South China University of Technology, China

Prof. Dr. Jiaoyan Ren 📚 is a distinguished professor at the School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology (SCUT) 🌏. With a joint Master’s and PhD from SCUT, she has significant international research experience 🌟. Dr. Ren has been honored with awards like the Youth Cheung Kong Scholars and Guangdong Province Distinguished Young Scholars 🌟. She holds over 52 authorized invention patents and has published 120 high-impact papers 📰. As an editorial member and conference speaker, her work in food science has a global reach 🌐. She also mentors young innovators and promotes academic excellence 🎓.

 

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Academic and Professional Background 🎓

Dr. Jiaoyan Ren is a professor at the School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology (SCUT) 🌟. She also serves as the Associate Director of the Food Nutrition and Health Research Institute and is a principal investigator at the Sino-Singapore International Joint Research Institute. As a “Shen Nong” Distinguished Researcher, she has received multiple accolades, including the Youth Cheung Kong Scholars Programme of China and the Guangdong Province Special Support Plan for High-Level Talents 🌟.

Achievements 🏆

Dr. Ren has presided over significant national and provincial projects, earning prestigious awards such as the Natural Science Award from the Ministry of Education and the Guangdong Science and Technology Award 🥇. She has guided students to win awards, applied for 89 invention patents, and contributed to national industry standards 🧠.

Research Focus

Dr. Jiaoyan Ren focuses on the intersection of food chemistry and biotechnology, with particular emphasis on the isolation and characterization of bioactive peptides and polysaccharides 🌿. Her work primarily explores antioxidant and functional properties of proteins from diverse sources such as grass carp, soy, and loach 🐟🌰. She employs advanced techniques like chromatography and mass spectrometry for purification and structural analysis 🔬. Dr. Ren’s research also delves into improving food functional properties through enzymatic hydrolysis and protein modifications, contributing significantly to food safety and nutritional science 🌟🥗. Her studies have substantial applications in enhancing the nutritional quality and health benefits of food products 🥤.

 

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