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Prof. Baojun (Bruce) Xu

Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University, China

Title: To be confirmed.

Dr. Xu is a Chair Professor at Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU, a full English teaching university in China), a Zhuhai Scholar Distinguished Professor, Department Head of the Department of Life Sciences, Program Director of the Food Science and Technology Program. Dr. Xu received a Ph.D. in Food Science from Chungnam National University, South Korea. He conducted postdoctoral research work at North Dakota State University (NDSU), Purdue University, and the Gerald P. Murphy Cancer Foundation in the USA from 2005 to 2009. He carried out short-term visiting research at NDSU in 2012 and the University of Georgia in 2014, followed by visiting research during his sabbatical leave (7 months) at Pennsylvania State University in the USA in 2016.

Dr. Xu is serving as Associate Editor-in-Chief of Food Science and Human Wellness, Associate Editor of Food Research International (2020-2026), Associate Editor of Food Frontiers, and guest editor for Antioxidants, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Molecules, Journal of Fungi, Nutrients, Marine Drugs, Pharmaceutics, Plants, and Foods. He is also an Editorial Board Member of around 10 international journals, including Food Chemistry, Food Chemistry: X, Current Opinion in Food Science, Journal of Future Foods, etc.

Dr. Xu is awarded Chartered Chemist (CChem) since 2026, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry since 2023, a member of American Chemistry Society (ACS) since 2006, a member of Chinese Chemical Society (CCS) since 2026, a Premier Member of Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) since 2025, a member of International Society for Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods since 2025, a senior member of Chinese Society of Food Science and Technology since 2011, a member of American Society of Gene + Cell Therapy (ASGCT) from 2021 to 2022, and a member of Society of Free Radical Biology and Medicine (SFRBM) from 2008 to 2009.

Dr. Xu is an author of over 450 peer-reviewed papers and an editor of 14 books published in English. Among his publications, 14 papers are ESI highly cited papers. His publications have been cited over 30047 times with an h-index at 90 and i10 index at 318.

Dr. Xu received the inaugural President’s Award for Outstanding Research at the BNBU in 2016 and the President’s Award for Outstanding Service at the BNBU in 2020. Dr. Xu has been listed as one of Most Cited Chinese Researchers for exceptional research performance in the field of chemistry in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Dr. Xu has been listed as one of the world's top 2% of scientists by Stanford University for the past 6 consecutive years and has been listed as the Best Scientist in the world in the field of Biology and Biochemistry by Research.com in 2023, 2024, 2025. Prof. Xu was named a Highly Ranked Scholar-Lifetime (top 0.05%) by ScholarGPSTM in 2024 and 2025, ranking at #8 in Food Science and Technology in the world and #14 in Agricultural and Natural Sciences.

Prof. Marina Cvjetko Bubalo

University of Zagreb, Croatia

Title: Beyond Conventional Solvents: Deep Eutectic Systems for Advanced Biotechnological Applications

Marina Cvjetko Bubalo is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Croatia, a position she has held since 2022. She obtained her Diploma in Biochemical Engineering in 2007 and her PhD in Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering in 2012 from the same institution.

Her research focuses on the preparation, characterization, and application of deep eutectic solvents (DESs) in food technology, biotechnology, and chemical technology. Her work places particular emphasis on the use of DESs in biocatalytic reactions, the fine-tuning of DES composition for the extraction of biologically active compounds, and the stabilization of target molecules within DES systems.

Professor Cvjetko Bubalo has co-authored more than 55 peer-reviewed scientific publications (h-index: 28, Web of Science), including six highly cited papers ranked in the top 1% of publications in their respective academic fields. From 2021 to 2025, she was recognized among the top 2% of scientists worldwide in the field of Biotechnology, according to a survey conducted by Stanford University.

Prof. Suzana Ferreira-Dias

University of Lisbon, Portugal

Title: Biocatalysis for Structured Lipids in Food Biotechnology: From Sustainable Feedstocks to Functional and Nutritional Fats

Dr. Suzana Ferreira-Dias is an Associate Professor with Habilitation at the School of Agriculture (Instituto Superior de Agronomia, ISA), University of Lisbon, Portugal. Her research is primarily focused on Food Engineering, particularly on the Technology and Biotechnology of Oils and Fats. She has made significant contributions to the development and optimization of sustainable enzyme-catalyzed processes for producing (i) functional structured lipids, (ii) food emulsifiers, (iii) biodiesel from both edible and non-edible oils, (iv) promoting oil extraction and (v) valorization of agro-industrial residues. In addition to her core research, Dr. Ferreira-Dias works extensively on olive oil characterization and extraction technology, and sensory analysis for food quality control and product development. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates biotechnology, sustainability, and food innovation to promote healthier and more eco-efficient food systems.

She is a member of the Expert Group on Olive Oil Chemistry of the International Olive Council, nominated by the European Union. She holds several editorial and professional roles in renowned international journals and organizations. Dr. Ferreira-Dias is an Associate Editor of the Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society (Wiley) and serves on the Editorial Boards of Bioresource Technology (Elsevier) and Grain & Oil Science and Technology (Elsevier). Furthermore, she is an active Member of the International Bioprocessing Association (IBA-IFIBiop). Her research and academic leadership have significantly advanced sustainable lipid biotechnology and food processing technologies, bridging scientific innovation with industrial application.

Prof. Jian-Yong Wu

Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Title: Bioproduction of polysaccharides and oligosaccharides as prebiotics for adult and infant health

Dr. JY Wu is a full professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and a distingushed professor at Nanchang University (NCU). He received his PhD in Biochemical Engineering in 1994 at Queen’s University in Canada. He has published more than 220 peer-reviewed scientific papers, receiving over 11,200 citations and an H-index 67 on Scopus, and has been listed as the world top 2% most cited scientist by Stanford University since 2021. He is an editor/board member for Carbohydrate Polymers, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Nutrients (MDPI), Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry (IUBMB), Food Quality & Safety (Oxford Academic) and Food Physics (KeAi). His major areas of research interest: Bioprocesses for medicinal fungi; Natural and bioactive polysaccharides; Functional foods, prebiotics and gut microbiota; Ultrasound-assisted processes for food and natural products; Energy storage materials in liquid systems.

Prof. Jose M. Pardo

CSIC-Universidad de Sevilla, Spain

Title: Ins and Outs of Sodium Transport and Salinity Tolerance of Plants

José M. Pardo is a Research Professor of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) at the Institute of Plant Biochemistry and Photosynthesis (IBVF) in Seville. He has a long and distinguished research career in which he has made important scientific contributions in the field of plant nutrition and stress physiology, with an emphasis on how plants manage salinity and nutrients, especially sodium and potassium. His work uses translational approaches to achieve more sustainable agriculture, ensuring better crop yields under unfavorable conditions.

Prof Pardo has developed his activity in accredited national and international universities and research institutions such as the Autonomous University of Madrid, the European Molecular Biology Laboratory in Germany, Purdue University in the USA, and KAUST in Saudi Arabia.

Prof. Suzana Yusup

Sunway University, Malaysia

Title: Transition to Net Zero: Roles of Bioenergy and Biobased Products in Energy Storage and CO2 reduction.

Professor Suzana is a Professor at School of Engineering, Sunway University and the Deputy Dean (Research and Sustainability), Faculty of Engineering and Technology. She is a registered Professional Engineer (BEM), Charted Engineer, and Charted Scientist (ICHEM). She is a Fellow of Academy Sciences Malaysia (Engineering Science), Fellow of Forum International Bioprocessing Association, Senior Fellow Researcher Resilience Development Initiative Indonesia, (Renewable Energy and Emission Reduction). She is recognised for her research in biomass conversion to biofuels and biobased products, green technology, and sustainable energy. She led collaborative research at national and international levels and involved in industries consultancies. Among recognition received including the Top Research Scientist Malaysia 2016, Malaysia’s Rising Star Award 2016, Malaysia Research Star Award 2017, 2019, Private Education Excellence Award 2018, Asia Research Award 2012, and Elsevier Green Chemistry Challenge (2016). She is passionate in developing sustainable, green solutions through education and innovations for benefits of community and industries.

Prof. Peer M. Schenk

University of Queensland, Australia

Title: From Research to Large-Scale Industrial Applications of Microalgae and Soil Microbes

Adjunct Professor Peer Schenk is a Plant Scientist and Microbiologist who is passionate about using plants, algae and beneficial bacteria to provide sustainable solutions to industry. As an Adjunct to the Centre for Bioinnovation at UniSC, and the founding Director of the Sustainable Solutions Hub, he bridges the gap between academia and industry.

Adjunct Professor Schenk has over 30 years’ experience in R&D in Plant and Microbial Biotechnology, leading to five start-up companies, seven patents and >250 scientific papers with ~2,500 citations per year. He specialises in Plant-Microbe Interactions, Bioprocess Engineering and Regenerative Agriculture, and developed the emerging industries in large-scale Algae Cultivation and Plant Microbiome Engineering in Australia and overseas.

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