Chen Haiying | Food Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Chen Haiying | Food Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

Jiangnan University | China

Dr. Chen Haiying is an accomplished scholar in Grain, Oil and Plant Protein Engineering, serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Process Equipment and Control Engineering at Jiangnan University. She earned her Doctorate from Jiangnan University’s School of Food Science and Technology and completed her Bachelor of Science in Food Science at Hefei University of Technology, both institutions recognized under China’s major national innovation initiatives. Dr. Chen has advanced expertise across food components, physical property regulation, and process engineering, supported by extensive research experience including postdoctoral training in bioengineering and a visiting scholarship at the University of Sydney. She has led multiple nationally supported research projects, university-level independent research programs, and open fund initiatives, contributing significantly to advancements in food equipment technology and plant-based protein processing. Her scholarly impact is reflected in an h-index  with  published documents and  citations, underscoring her influential presence in the scientific community. Dr. Chen’s work continues to bridge food science and mechanical engineering, driving innovation in sustainable food systems, advanced processing technologies, and functional ingredient development, while mentoring emerging researchers and strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration within China’s leading research networks.

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Featured Publications 

Chen, H. (2022). An approach to manufacturing heat-stable and bloom-resistant chocolate by the combination of oleogel and sweeteners. Journal of Food Engineering, 329, 111064.

Chen, H. (2022). A green and biodegradable plasticizer from copolymers of poly(β-hydroxybutyrate-co-ε-caprolactone). Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 139(8), 52240.

Chen, H. (2016). A microwave-sensitive solid acid catalyst prepared from sweet potato via a simple method. Catalysts, 6(12), 211.