Xin Yang

Associate Professor

Department of Grain and Food Science

SERVICE & ENGAGEMENT

Dr. Yang is actively engaged in academic service, industry collaboration, student mentoring, and translational food innovation. His engagement activities focus on connecting food science research with real-world applications in nutrition, health, sustainable food systems, and industry-facing technology development.

He contributes to the broader scientific community through journal editorial service, peer review, conference participation, and grant review activities. He also works closely with students and trainees by mentoring undergraduate and graduate researchers in food chemistry, functional foods, nutrient delivery, AI-enabled food innovation, and smart food manufacturing.

Dr. Yang’s engagement also emphasizes collaboration with food, agriculture, biotechnology, and health-related stakeholders. His work aims to build partnerships across academia, industry, government agencies, and commercialization ecosystems to translate laboratory discoveries into practical technologies, functional ingredients, and next-generation food products.