Prof Dr. Li Man| Food colloid | Best Researcher Award.

Qingdao Agricultural University, China

Professional Profiles:

👨‍🎓 Bio Summary:

Prof. Dr. Li Man is a distinguished professor at the School of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University, and serves as the Director of the Department of Grain Engineering. She has held the position of visiting scholar at the University of Maryland, USA. As the leader of the Young Scholars Science and Technology Support Team in Shandong Province, she focuses on nurturing critical regional talents. Recognized by the Youth Talent Support Project of the China Association for Science and Technology, she has also been listed among the global top 2% scientists by Stanford University for 2022 and 2023. Her contributions to the field have earned her the Third Young Scientist Award from the Chinese Cereals and Oils Association.

🎓 Education:

Prof. Li Man’s educational background includes comprehensive training and research experience in food science, cereal chemistry, and grain engineering, acquired from prestigious institutions in China and the USA.

🔍 Research Focus:

Her research primarily revolves around the quality control of grain and oil products, and cereal nutrition and health. She leads numerous projects funded by national and provincial agencies, aiming to innovate and improve food science and technology.

🏆 Honors & Awards:

Prof. Li Man’s accolades include the Youth Talent Support Project award, the global top 2% scientist recognition by Stanford University (2022, 2023), and the Third Young Scientist Award from the Chinese Cereals and Oils Association. She has also received the Second Prize of the Shandong Province Technical Invention Award, the Third Prize of the Shennong China Agricultural Science and Technology Award, the First Prize of the Chinese Cereals and Oils Association Science and Technology Award, the First Prize of the National Commercial Science and Technology Progress Award, and the Second Prize of the Shandong Provincial University Science and Technology Award.

Professional Experience: 💼

Since 2014, Prof. Li Man has been a professor at Qingdao Agricultural University, where she leads the Department of Grain Engineering. She supervises research teams, fosters a collaborative environment, and establishes international research collaborations. As a visiting scholar at the University of Maryland, she conducted advanced research on grain quality and cereal product development, contributing to joint publications and cross-cultural scientific exchanges.

📚 Top Noted Publications :

Strong, Anti-swelling, and Biodegradable Seaweed-based Straws with Surface Mineralized CaCO3 Armor

Authors: Liu, Y., Peng, W., Wei, T., … Li, M., Xie, F.

Journal: Carbohydrate Polymers

Year: 2024

Volume: 341

Article Number: 122347

Effect of Curdlan Addition and Thermal Sterilization on the Structural and Properties of Rice Starch Gel

Authors: Wang, J., Liu, Y., Zhao, M., … Zhang, Y., Xie, F.

Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

Year: 2024

Volume: 271

Article Number: 132593

Eco-friendly Drinking Straws: Navigating Challenges and Innovations

Authors: Liu, Y., Li, N., Zhang, X., … Li, M., Xie, F.

Journal: Trends in Food Science and Technology

Year: 2024

Volume: 148

Article Number: 104511

Citations: 1

On the Investigation of Composite Cooling/Heating Set Gel Systems Based on Rice Starch and Curdlan

Authors: Wang, J., Ma, Q., Cai, P., … Zhong, L., Xie, F.

Journal: Food Chemistry

Year: 2024

Volume: 438

Article Number: 137960

Citations: 1

Water in Water Emulsion Stabilized by Liposomes Developed from Whey Protein Isolate and Xanthan Gum: Environmental Stability and Photoprotection Effect for Riboflavin

Authors: Pu, C., Luo, Y., Sun, Y., … Sun, Q., Tang, W.

Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

Year: 2024

Volume: 262

Article Number: 130036

Author Metrics 📊 :

Her academic influence is highlighted by an H-index of 39, indicating significant impact and citation of her work in the scientific community. Four of her papers are highly cited according to the Essential Science Indicators (ESI).

📅 Research Timeline:

Over the past five years, Prof. Li Man has led three National Natural Science Foundation of China projects and more than ten other research initiatives, including those funded by the Youth Talent Support Project and the Shandong Province Young and Middle-aged Scientists Research Award Fund. Her research findings have been successfully applied in various industrial settings, demonstrating the practical impact of her work.