Lianger Dong

Lecturer @ Shanghai University

About

Nutritional scientist and lecturer with expertise in functional foods, biochemistry, and translational health research. I specialize in understanding how bioactive ingredients and dietary patterns influence human health—and translating that science into practical, evidence-based nutrition solutions. Since November 2023, I have served as a Lecturer at Shanghai University, where I secured competitive research funding, published peer-reviewed research, and led multiple nutrition and food science courses. My background includes grant writing, experimental design, data analysis, and communicating complex science to both scientific and consumer audiences. I am particularly passionate about applying rigorous nutrition science to product innovation—supporting functional ingredient development, substantiating health claims, and advancing precision and condition-specific nutrition. I thrive at the interface of research, product strategy, and consumer health impact. Currently seeking R&D, product development, or scientific affairs roles within global nutrition and food companies where science-driven innovation improves lives at scale.

Country

China

City

Shanghai

Industry

Higher Education

Skill

food science and nutrition research, Project Management, Communication, Data Analysis, Technical Writing, probiotic and gut microbiome research, Research Design, Analytical Skills, Teaching, Higher Education, Microbiome Analysis, Higher Education Teaching, Experimental Design, University Lecturing, R (Programming Language)

Experience

Lecturer

Shanghai University

2023-11 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Shanghai, China

1. Research Responsibilities -My research explores the interactions between food components, probiotics, gut microbiota, and associated chronic diseases such as inflammatory bowel diseases, obesity, T2D, and non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases. -Principal investigator of 1 project funded by Shanghai University (300,000 ¥ for 3 years): Improvement of Intestinal Barrier Function in Mice by Synbiotics Based on Taro Polysaccharides -Applied for grants: 8 -Scientific conference presentation: 2 international conferences, 3 national conferences -Peer-reviewed scientific articles: 3 -Patent: 1 2. Teaching Responsibilities -Leading undergraduate and graduate lecturers in the food science and nutrition area, including Principles in Foodborne Pathogenic Bacteria Detection (Full English), Artificial Intelligence in Health and Nutrition, Project Design in Food Engineering, Project Design in Food Machinery and Equipment, etc. - Advising undergraduate and graduate students' thesis projects. - Textbooks authoring: 2 3. Academic Services and Social Responsibilities - Peer-reviewer for Food Bioscience, Journal of Food Science, and Food Frontiers - Collaborate with food industries to provide public lectures on nutrition and food safety 4. Membership and Societies -Institute of Food Technology member -American Society for Nutrition member -Shanghai Food Science Association member

Education

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Nutrition Sciences

2018-8 - 2023-8 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Teaching Assistant: -FSHN 185 Human Nutrition (3x), FSHN 381L Experimental Foods Lab (5x), FSHN 403 Microbiology in Foods (3x), FSHN 430L Food Chemistry Lab(1x), ANSC 455 Companion Animals and Society (1x) -Gave lectures and led class discussions in FSHN 318L at least once per semester, once in FSHN185; -provided feedback to students in class and lab in FSHN 381L; prepared and assisted in all lab activities; made lab instructional videos in FSHN 403L (five experiments); graded assignments and exams; took attendance; responded to students’ emails. Research Assistant: -Studied the antimicrobial effects of chlorine dioxide made with various organic acids on lettuce, papayas, and avocados -Collaborated with CTHAR extension agents and published an instructional YouTube video and a Factsheet to educate local farmers -Preliminary research on the antimicrobial potentials of nano-bubble water -Three publications and six international conference presentations -Two research proposals