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Graduate Research Assistant
September 2008 - June 2011
China Agricultural University
Major Professor: Yun Bo Luo, Ph.D., Fellow of the Academy of the International Union of Food
Science and Technology (IUFoST).
− Thesis project: Intervention Effects and Mechanisms of White Radish Extract in Nonalcoholic Fatty
Liver Disease.
− Designed and prepared a white radish extract-mixed high-fat liquid diet for rats, based on AIN-93G;
developed an industrial-scale extraction process for extracting isothiocyanates from white
radishes in a pilot plant; identified and quantified isothiocyanates in 8 species of radishes using a
novel GC-MS method.
− Evaluated the functions and the bioavailability of white radish sourced 4-methylthiobutyl
isothiocyanate using a rat model (findings were reported by Beijing Television).
− Evaluated the anti-oxidant activity (using FRAP and DPPH assays) of 3 species of plums.
Research & Development Intern/Technical Project Leader
March 2009 - September 2009
Mars Foods (China) Co., Ltd.
− Technical project leader for 3 Skittles® packaging innovation projects:
− Developed transport units for bulk Skittles®.
− Modified packaging graphics for Skittles®’ stock keeping units (SKUs) to adapt to a new
labeling requirement.
− Developed a case unit for 100 triangle pouches each containing 5 g Skittles®.
− Participated in the system merging of Mars Food China and Wrigley China by working closely with
more than 20 senior staff members from both companies.
− Compiled and modified product specifications (SPECs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Undergraduate Research Assistant
January 2006 - June 2008
South China University of Technology
− Senior Thesis project: Process Development of Utilizing Immobilized Pectase to Extract Lycopene
from Tomato.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Graduate Teaching Assistant
January 2013 - May 2013
Iowa State University
− Teaching assistant for FSHN 362 - Nutrition in Growth and Development.
− Participated in preparing the lecture notes; graded students’ homework, quizzes, and exams; set
up the classroom for the instructor; answered students’ questions.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
March 2010 - July 2010
China Agricultural University
− Teaching assistant for Animal Experiment Lab.
− Presented lectures as instructor; drafted lecture handouts; prepared laboratory supplies; graded
students’ lab reports and homework.
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