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Graduate Research Assistant

September 2008 - June 2011

China Agricultural University Major Professor: Yun Bo Luo, Ph.D., Fellow of the Academy of the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST). − Thesis project: Intervention Effects and Mechanisms of White Radish Extract in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. − Designed and prepared a white radish extract-mixed high-fat liquid diet for rats, based on AIN-93G; developed an industrial-scale extraction process for extracting isothiocyanates from white radishes in a pilot plant; identified and quantified isothiocyanates in 8 species of radishes using a novel GC-MS method. − Evaluated the functions and the bioavailability of white radish sourced 4-methylthiobutyl isothiocyanate using a rat model (findings were reported by Beijing Television). − Evaluated the anti-oxidant activity (using FRAP and DPPH assays) of 3 species of plums. Research & Development Intern/Technical Project Leader March 2009 - September 2009 Mars Foods (China) Co., Ltd. − Technical project leader for 3 Skittles® packaging innovation projects: − Developed transport units for bulk Skittles®. − Modified packaging graphics for Skittles®’ stock keeping units (SKUs) to adapt to a new labeling requirement. − Developed a case unit for 100 triangle pouches each containing 5 g Skittles®. − Participated in the system merging of Mars Food China and Wrigley China by working closely with more than 20 senior staff members from both companies. − Compiled and modified product specifications (SPECs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Undergraduate Research Assistant January 2006 - June 2008 South China University of Technology − Senior Thesis project: Process Development of Utilizing Immobilized Pectase to Extract Lycopene from Tomato. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Graduate Teaching Assistant January 2013 - May 2013 Iowa State University − Teaching assistant for FSHN 362 - Nutrition in Growth and Development. − Participated in preparing the lecture notes; graded students’ homework, quizzes, and exams; set up the classroom for the instructor; answered students’ questions. Graduate Teaching Assistant March 2010 - July 2010 China Agricultural University − Teaching assistant for Animal Experiment Lab. − Presented lectures as instructor; drafted lecture handouts; prepared laboratory supplies; graded students’ lab reports and homework.

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