With AI
  • All
  • About the Faculty
  • People
  • News & Events
  • Programs
  • Medical Training Centers
  • School of Pharmacy
  • University Hospital
  • Research
  • Teaching Facilities
  • Student Information
  • Contact Us
繁體 简体
ZHONG, TIAN
Associate Professor of Food Science
Office: Room PP-R207e, Est. Seak Pai Van Praia Park , Rés-Do-Chão R, Coloane, Macau
E-mail: tzhong@must.edu.mo
Dr. Zhong Tian is currently an associate professor at Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST). He received his bachelor's degree in Food Science and doctoral degree in Agricultural Engineering from Jilin University, and completed his postdoctoral research at School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Prior to joining MUST, Dr. Zhong Tian worked at Zhuhai College of Jilin University, serving as a professor and the head of the Department of Food Science, and concurrently as a master's supervisor at the Southern Research Institute of Jilin University. During this period, he served as a visiting scholar at the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida (UF/IFAS) in the United States. Dr. Zhong Tian’s research mainly focuses on the applications of biomaterials and nanotechnology in food safety and drug delivery. Currently, he has published over 40 papers as the first or corresponding author in SCI-indexed journals, including Trends in Food Science & Technology, Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Carbohydrate Polymers, Food Chemistry and Food Hydrocolloids. As the principal investigator (PI), he has served as the principal investigator for over 10 research programs including the joint project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Macao Science and Technology Development Fund (NSFC-FDCT). Furthermore, Dr. Zhong Tian also serves concurrently as a member of the Teaching Steering Committee for Food Science Specialties in Guangdong Province, a review expert for the "Bay Area Standards," a review expert for the "Macao Supervised Production" certification logo, and an editorial board member of the journal Scientific Reports. His research group welcomes students with academic backgrounds in food science, biomaterials, pharmacy, or related disciplines to join and pursue graduate studies at the master’s or doctoral level.
Academic Qualification

PhD in Agricultural Biological Environmental and Energy Engineering, Jilin University;

BSc in Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University.


Teaching Area

Food chemistry and analysis, Food research and development, etc.


Research Area

The applications of biomaterials and nanotechnology in food safety and drug delivery


Working Experience

Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology (Jul 2024 - Now);

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology (Sep 2020 - Jun 2024);

Visiting Scholar, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida (Aug 2018 - Aug 2019);

MSc supervisor, Southern Research Institute, Jilin University (Sep 2016 - Aug 2020);

Associate Professor/Professor/Department head, School of Pharmacy and Food Science, Zhuhai College of Jilin University (Sep 2015 - Aug 2020);

Postdoctoral fellow, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (July 2013 - Oct 2015).


Academic Publication (selected)

1.        Liu Y., Zhang H., Zhang Z., Dong Y., Jiang T., Zhang Y., Peng Y., Yu X., Xiao Y., and Zhong T.* (2025). Food contact materials based on N-halamines or photosensitizers: An emerging strategy for developing “rechargeable” antibacterial properties. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 105255. (Q1, IF: 15.4)

2.        Li Z., Dong Y., Wu T., Zhu W., Jing H., Jiang T., Liu Y., Yu X., Xiao Y., and Zhong T.* (2025). Pectin-coated liposomes for pectinase-triggered thymol release: A novel on-demand sterilization approach for orange preservation. Food Hydrocolloids, 111792. (Q1, IF: 12.4)

3.        Jiang T., Dong Y., Wang L., Wu T., Yu X., Xiao Y., and Zhong T.* (2025). Genistein mitigates renal fibrosis in diabetic nephropathy by suppressing epithelial–mesenchymal transition and aberrant glycolysis through downregulating the expression of HIF-1α. Food Bioscience, 107172. (Q1, IF: 5.9)

4.        Dong Y., Jia X., Wu T., Zhu W., Zhang Z., Jiang T., Yu X., Xiao Y., Feng C., Huang X., and Zhong T.* (2025). Bacteria-triggered on-demand thymol release for salmon preservation: A self-destructive antibacterial strategy. Food Chemistry, 144563. (Q1, IF: 8.5)

5.        Wu B., Zhu Y., Liu Y., Wang Y., Dong Y., Chen J., and Zhong T.* (2025). Study on the structural characterization of Premna microphylla Turcz polysaccharides and their improvement effect on the properties of chitosan composite gel. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 143015. (Q1, IF: 8.5)

6.        Jia X., Dong Y., Lu J., Yang Z., Xu R., Zhang X., Jiao J., Zhang Z., Lin Y., Chu F., Wang P., Zhong T.*, and Lei H. (2025). A self-assembly enzyme-like hydrogel with ROS scavenging and immunomodulatory capability for microenvironment-responsive wound healing acceleration. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 125529. (Q1, IF: 5.3)

7.        Zhu W., Dong Y., Wu T., Jiang T., Xiao Y., Yu X., and Zhong T.* (2025). Synergies of Plant-derived Compounds in Controlling Foodborne Microorganisms: Antimicrobial Mechanisms, Determination Methods and Combined Effects. Food Reviews International, 2469594. (Q1, IF: 5.3)

8.        Chen L., Jing H., Dong Y., Cao Y., Wu T., Zhu W., Dai F., Chen M., Liu Y., He N., Huang R., and Zhong T.* (2025). Sustained release of gaseous chlorine dioxide from alpha-cyclodextrin: An innovative method for strawberry preservation. Food Chemistry, 473, 143135. (Q1, IF: 8.5)

9.        Cao Y., Dong Y., Wu T., Chen L., Zhu W., Jiang T., He N., Liu Y., Huang R., Yu X., Xiao Y., and Zhong T.* (2025). A carboxymethyl cellulose-based pH-responsive chlorine dioxide release film for strawberry preservation. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 294, 139457. (Q1, IF: 7.7)

10.    Chen Z., Wang A., Qin Y., Chen X., Feng X., He G., Zhu X., Xiao Y., Yu X.*, Zhong T.*, and Zhang K. (2024). Preparation of a thermosensitive and antibacterial in situ gel using poloxamer-quaternized chitosan for sustained ocular delivery of Levofloxacin hydrochloride. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 283, 137479. (Q1, IF: 7.7)

11.    Dong Y., Wu T., Jiang T., Zhu W., Chen L., Cao Y., Xiao Y., Peng Y., Wang L., Yu X., and Zhong T.* (2024). Chitosan-coated liposome with lysozyme-responsive properties for on-demand release of levofloxacin. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 269, 132271. (Q1, IF: 7.7)

12.    Wu B., Zheng R., Ouyang M., Zhu Y., Lu H., Liao K., Dong Y., Su B., Huang J., Zhong T.*, Liu Z.*, and Li J. (2024). The water extract of Amydrium sinense (Engl.) H. Li ameliorates Isoproterenol-induced cardiac hypertrophy through inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 172, 116241. (Q1, IF: 7.5)

13.    Qiu J., Yang H., Zhang Y., Xiao Y., Wang L., Peng Y., Yu X., Huang X., and Zhong T.* (2024). Emerging trends in the application of riboflavin-mediated photodynamic inactivation for food preservation. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 143, 104295. (Q1, IF: 15.3)

14.    Dong Y., Jiang T., Wu T., Wang W., Xie Z., Yu X., Peng Y., Wang L., Xiao Y., and Zhong T.* (2024). Enzyme-responsive controlled-release materials for food preservation and crop protection - A review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 254, 128051. (Q1, IF: 7.7)

15.    Liu Y., Zhu L., Yu X., Xu Y., and Zhong T.* (2023). A Combined Ultrasound–Microwave Assisted Alcoholic–Alkaline Method for Preparation of Granulated Cold‐Water‐Soluble Starch. Starch‐Stärke, 75(11-12), 2200257. (Q3, IF: 2.6)

16.    Jiang T., Dong Y., Zhu W., Wu T., Chen L., Cao Y., Yu X., Peng Y., Wang L., Xiao Y., and Zhong T.* (2024). Underlying mechanisms and molecular targets of genistein in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus and related complications. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 64(31), 11543-11555. (Q1, IF: 10.2)

17.    Wu T., Zhu W., Chen L., Jiang T., Dong Y., Wang L., Tong X., Zhou H., Yu X., Peng Y., Wang L., Xiao Y., and Zhong T.* (2023). A review of natural plant extracts in beverages: Extraction process, nutritional function, and safety evaluation. Food Research International, 172, 113185. (Q1, IF: 8.1)

18.    Zhang Y., Qiu J., Yang K., Lu Y., Xu Z., Yang H., Xu Y., Wang L., Lin Y., Tong X., He J., Xiao Y., Sun X., Huang R., Yu X.*, and Zhong T.* (2023). Generation, mechanisms, kinetics, and effects of gaseous chlorine dioxide in food preservation. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 22(4), 3105-3129. (Q1, IF: 15.798)

19.    Wang A., Feng X., He G., Xiao Y., Zhong T.*, and Yu X.* (2023). Recent advances in digital microfluidic chips for food safety analysis: Preparation, mechanism and application. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 134, 136-148. (Q1, IF: 16.002)

20.    Peng Y., Gu T., Zhong T.*, Xiao Y., and Sun Q.* (2022). Endoplasmic reticulum stress in metabolic disorders: opposite roles of phytochemicals and food contaminants. Current Opinion in Food Science, 48, 100913. (Q1, IF: 9.8)

21.    Lin Y., Huang R., Sun X., Yu X., Xiao Y., Wang L., Hu W., and Zhong T.* (2022). The p-Anisaldehyde/β-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes as a sustained release agent: Characterization, storage stability, antibacterial and antioxidant activity. Food Control, 132, 108561. (Q1, IF: 6.652)

22.    Yu X., Zhong T.*, Zhang Y., Zhao X., Xiao Y.*, Wang L., Liu X., and Zhang X. (2022). Design, Preparation, and Application of Magnetic Nanoparticles for Food Safety Analysis: A Review of Recent Advances. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 70(1), 46-62. (Q1, IF: 5.895)

23.    Lin Y., Huang R., Sun X., Yu X., Xiao Y., Wang L., Hu W., and Zhong T.* (2021). The p-Anisaldehyde/β-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes as fumigation agent for control of postharvest decay and quality of strawberry. Food Control, 108346. (Q1, IF: 6.652)

24.    Wang L., Jin Y., Wu L., and Zhong T.* (2021). Hybrid colloidal gels assembled from inorganic and polymeric nanoparticles as a drug-delivery platform. Chemical Physics Letters, 784, 139122. (Q2, IF: 3.1)

25.    Zhong T., Zhang J., Sun X., Kou J., Zhang Z., Bai J., and Ritenour M.A. (2021). The Potential of Gaseous Chlorine Dioxide for the Control of Citrus Postharvest Stem-End Rot Caused by Lasiodiplodia theobromae. Plant Disease, 105(11), 3426-3432. (Q1, IF: 4.614)

26.    Jin Y., Wang L., Liu Y., Liu X., and Zhong T.* (2021). Self-assembled drug-polymer micelles with NO precursor loaded for synergistic cancer therapy. Journal of Polymer Research, 28(8), 288. (Q2, IF: 3.061)

27.    Jiang T., Wang L., Ma A., Wu Y., Wu Q., Wu Q., Lu J., and Zhong T.* (2020). The hypoglycemic and renal protective effects of Grifola frondosa polysaccharides in early diabetic nephropathy. Journal of Food Biochemistry, 44(12), e13515. (Q2, IF: 2.72)

28.    Zhong T.*, Zhang J., Sun X., Kou J., Zhang Z., Bai J., Hu C., Yan J., and Ritenour M. (2020). The Potential of Chlorine Dioxide Gas for Postharvest Diplodia Stem-End Rot Control on Citrus Fruit. Hortscience, 55(9), S343-S344. (Q3, IF: 1.102)

29.    Chen P., Ference C., Sun X., Lin Y., Tan L., and Zhong T.* (2020). Antimicrobial Efficacy of Liposome-Encapsulated Citral and Its Effect on the Shelf Life of Shatangju Mandarin. Journal of Food Protection, 83(8), 1315-1322. (Q3, IF: 2.077)

30.    Zhong T., Fu J., Huang R.*, and Tan L.* (2017). Core–shell structured nanospheres for photothermal ablation and pH-triggered drug delivery toward synergistic cancer therapy. RSC Advances, 7(43), 26640-26649. (Q2, IF: 3.289)

31.    Zhong T., Huang R., Sui S., Lian Z., Sun X., Wan A.*, and Li H.* (2015). Effects of ultrasound treatment on lipid self-association and properties of methylcellulose/stearic acid blending films. Carbohydrate Polymers, 131, 415-423. (Q1, IF: 4.219)


Books
Patents
Professional Certification and Awards

Member of Food Science Teaching Steering Committee of Guangdong Universities; 

Member of Food Safety Expert Committee of Zhuhai city.

Professional Society Membership