Areas of Focus
- Enzyme and Fermentation Engineering
- Structure Analysis and Molecular Modification of New Enzymes
- Food Nutrition and Function Research
- Food Science and Processing
Work Experience
- 2022.03-present - China Agricultural University - Dual-appointed Professor in Nutrition and Health
- 2004.12-present - China Agricultural University - Professor in Food College
- 2004.07-2014.08 - University of Lübeck, Germany - Invited Scholar by German Ministry of Education
- 2013.08-2013.10 - University of Lübeck, Germany - Invited Scholar by German Ministry of Education
- 2010.02-2012.02 - National Natural Science Foundation of China - Director of Food Science Mobility Project
- 2001.09-2004.11 - China Agricultural University - Associate Professor in Food College
- 2000.04-2001.03 - National Food Research Institute, Japan - UNU Special Research Fellow
- 1998.09-1999.04 - Kobe University, Japan - Visiting Scholar
- 1995.04-2001.08 - China Agricultural University - Assistant, Lecturer in Food College
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1988.09-1992.07 Bachelor's in Food Science: China Agricultural University
- 1992.09-1995.03 Master's in Food Science: China Agricultural University
- 1998.09-2001.06 PhD in Food Science: China Agricultural University
- 2005.09-2006.08 Postdoctoral Research: University of Food Industry, France
Publications
- Preparation, characterization, and prebiotic activity of manno-oligosaccharides produced from cassia gum by a glycoside hydrolase family 134 beta-mannanase., Li, YX; Liu, HJ; Shi, YQ; Yan, QJ; You, X; Jiang, ZQ., 2020
- A novel high maltose-forming alpha-amylase from Rhizomucor miehei and its application in the food industry., Wang, YC; Hu, HF; Ma, JW; Yan, QJ; Liu, HJ; Jiang, ZQ., 2020
- Identification of novel angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptides from wheat gluten hydrolysate by the protease of Pseudomonas aeruginosa., Zhang, P; Chang, C; Liu, HJ; Li, B; Yan, QJ; Jiang, ZQ., 2020
- Biochemical characterization of a truncated beta-agarase from Microbulbifer sp. suitable for efficient production of neoagarotetraose., Ma, JW; Yan, QJ; Yi, P; Yang, SQ; Liu, HJ; Jiang, ZQ., 2019
- Biochemical characterization of a novel lipase from Malbranchea cinnamomea suitable for production of lipolyzed milkfat flavor and biodegradation of phthalate esters., Duan, XJ; Xiang, M; Wang, L; Yan, QJ; Yang, SQ; Jiang, ZQ., 2019
- Can functional oligosaccharides reduce the risk of diabetes mellitus?, Zhu, D; Yan, QJ; Liu, J; Wu, X; Jiang, ZQ., 2019
- Alginate Oligosaccharides: Production, Biological Activities, and Potential Applications., Liu, J; Yang, SQ; Li, XT; Yan, QJ; Reaney, MJT; Jiang, ZQ., 2019
- Xylose rich heteroglycan from flaxseed gum mediates the immunostimulatory effects on macrophages via TLR2 activation., Liu, J; Wu, CX; Li, XT; Yan, QJ; Reaney, MJT; Jiang, ZQ., 2019
- Effect of Konjac mannan oligosaccharides on diphenoxylate-induced constipation in mice., Liu, XY; Chen, S; Yan, QJ; Li, YX; Jiang, ZQ., 2019
- Hepatoprotective Potential of Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum against Acute Alcohol-Induced Liver Injury in Vitro and Vivo., Wu, CX; Liu, J; Tang, YB; Li, YX; Yan, QJ; Jiang, ZQ., 2019
- Curdlan oligosaccharides having higher immunostimulatory activity than curdlan in mice treated with cyclophosphamide., Tang, JQ; Zhen, HM; Wang, NN; Yan, QJ; Jing, H; Jiang, ZQ., 2019
- High-level expression of a novel alpha-amylase from Thermomyces dupontii in Pichia pastoris and its application in maltose syrup production., Wang, YC; Zhao, N; Ma, JW; Liu, J; Yan, QJ; Jiang, ZQ., 2019
- Structural insights into the catalytic mechanism of a novel glycoside hydrolase family 113 beta-1,4-mannanase from Amphibacillus xylanus., You, X; Qin, Z; Yan, QJ; Yang, SQ; Li, YX; Jiang, ZQ., 2018
- Structural and biochemical insights into the substrate-binding mechanism of a novel glycoside hydrolase family 134 beta-mannanase., You, X; Qin, Z; Li, YX; Yan, QJ; Li, B; Jiang, ZQ., 2018
- In vitro digestibility and prebiotic potential of curdlan (1 -> 3)-beta-D-glucan oligosaccharides in Lactobacillus species., Shi, YQ; Liu, J; Yan, QJ; You, X; Yang, SQ; Jiang, ZQ., 2018
- High-level expression of an engineered beta-mannanase (mRmMan5A) in Pichia pastoris for manno-oligosaccharide production using steam explosion pretreated palm kernel cake., Li, YX; Yi, P; Liu, J; Yan, QJ; Jiang, ZQ., 2018
- Directed evolution of thermostable β-mannanase from Rhizomucor miehei to improve catalytic activity in acidic and thermophilic conditions., Yanxiao Li, Ping Yi, Qiaojuan Yan*, Zhen Qin, Xueqiang Liu, Zhengqiang Jiang., 2017
- Catalytic mechanism of a novel glycoside hydrolase family 16 “Elongating” β-transglycosylase., Zhen Qin, Shaoqing Yang, Liming Zhao, Xin You, Qiaojuan Yan, Zhengqiang Jiang., 2017
- A unique GCN5-related glucosamine N-acetyltransferase region exist in the fungal multidomain glycoside hydrolase family 3 β-N-acetylglucosaminidase., Zhen Qin, Yibei Xiao, Xinbin Yang, Jeroen R. Mesters, Shaoqing Yang, Zhengqiang Jiang., 2015
- An acidic, thermostable exochitinase with β-N-acetylglucosaminidase activity from Paenibacillus barengoltzii converting chitin to N-acetyl glucosamine., Xing Fu, Qiaojuan Yan, Shaoqing Yang, Xinbin Yang, Yu Guo, Zhengqiang Jiang., 2014
Awards
- National Outstanding Youth Science Fund: Food Enzymology