Faculty of Medicine - Full time Academic Staff

ZHONG, TIAN

Associate Professor

Office: Room PP-R207e, Est. Seak Pai Van Praia Park , Rés-Do-Chão R, Coloane, Macau

E-mail: tzhong@must.edu.mo

Dr. Tian Zhong is currently an associate professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST). Dr. Zhong obtained his bachelor's degree and PhD in Food Science and Agricultural Engineering from Jilin University. Furthermore, he completed his postdoctoral research in Chemistry at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Prior to joining MUST, He held positions as a professor and department head at Zhuhai College of Jilin University. Additionally, he served as a visiting scientist at the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Dr. Zhong’s research focuses on the application of biomaterials and nanotechnologies in food safety and drug delivery, as well as the functional activity and synergistic effects of natural extracts. He has published over 60 SCI papers in international journals such as Trends Food Sci Technol, Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf, Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr, Carbohydr Polym, J Agric Food Chem. Additionally, he has applied for or been granted more than 10 patents. He has served as the principal investigator for over 10 research funds including NSFC-FDCT joint project. Currently, he is a member of the Teaching Steering Committee for Food Science in Guangdong Province, a member of the Food Safety Expert Committee in Zhuhai City, and an editorial board member of Scientific Reports. We welcome students with backgrounds in food science, biomaterials, pharmaceutical formulations, and related fields to join our research group and pursue a master's or doctoral degree.

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

Applications of biomaterials and nanotechnology in food and pharmacy, functional activities and synergies of natural extracts, etc

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 - Jul 2024);

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

MSc supervisor, College of Life Science, 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. Dong Y., Wu T., Jiang T., Zhu W., Chen L., Cao Y., Xiao Y., Peng Y., Wang L., Yu X., and Zhong T.*, Chitosan-coated liposome with lysozyme-responsive properties for on-demand release of levofloxacin. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024. 269: p. 132271. (Q1, IF: 8.2)

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

3. Dong Y., Jiang T., Wu T., Wang W., Xie Z., Yu X., Peng Y., Wang L., Xiao Y., and Zhong T.*, Enzyme-responsive controlled-release materials for food preservation and crop protection - A review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024. 254: p. 128051. (Q1, IF: 8.2)

4. Jiang T., Dong Y., Zhu W., Wu T., Chen L., Cao Y., Yu X., Peng Y., Wang L., Xiao Y., and Zhong T.*, 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, 2023: p. 1-13. (Q1, IF: 10.2)

5. 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.*, A review of natural plant extracts in beverages: Extraction process, nutritional function, and safety evaluation. Food Research International, 2023. 172: p. 113185. (Q1, IF: 8.1)

6. 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.*, Generation, mechanisms, kinetics, and effects of gaseous chlorine dioxide in food preservation. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 2023. 22(4): p. 3105-3129. (Q1, IF: 15.798)

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

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

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

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

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