Postdoctoral researcher - University of Kentucky
(2025-04)
- Designed and developed filamentous fungi mediated bioleaching process to remove inorganic elements from lignocellulosic biomass and improve feedstock thermal conversion
- Investigated PHA production using bacterial and archaeal from liquid fraction of bio-oil
- Developed lignin-derived antimicrobial materials and evaluated their activity against target bacterial
- Conducting critical metal biosorption using filamentous fungi and algae consortia now
PhD research assistant - Chiang Mai University
(2021-11 - 2024-12)
- Conducted research on yeast fermentation for the production of biofuels and value-added biochemicals, including ethanol, xylitol, and PAC
- Optimized fermentation conditions (medium composition, pH, temperature, and aeration) to improve product yield and productivity
- Performed laboratory-scale batch and fed-batch fermentation experiments and monitored yeast growth and metabolite production
- Analyzed fermentation performance using analytical techniques and evaluated process efficiency
- Investigated microbial metabolic pathways and process optimization for improved bioconversion efficiency
- Mathematical modeling development and validation
Scientist - TECON Biology Co., Ltd.
(2020-07 - 2021-10)
- Optimized yeast and bacterial fermentation process to improve organic acid production and volatile aroma compound formation
- Designed and optimized liquid and solid-state fermentation process, including medium formulation and operating parameters
- Operated and monitored 200 L bioreactors for seed culture production
- Supported process scale-up and coordinated fermentation activities across four fermentation sites, contributing to consistent product performance
- Controlled solid-state fermentation conditions to ensure stable product quality
- Troubleshot fermentation issues and eliminated feed freezing problems in winter during transportation
- Contributed to development and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Graduate Research Assistant - Tianjin Academy of Agricultural Sciences
(2018-03 - 2020-06)
- Developed and validated preservation strategies for persimmon, focusing on microbial control and shelf-life extension
- Performed quality analysis during storage, including physicochemical properties and microbial stability
- Evaluated antimicrobial activity and preservation performance of treatment agents against target microorganisms
- Conducted laboratory experiments, data collection, and statistical analysis to support process optimization
Graduate Research Assistant - University of Manitoba
(2019-03 - 2019-09)
- Investigated alternatives to conventional antibiotics for poultry
- Evaluated effects of feed additives on animal performance and gut microbial dynamics
- Conducted meat quality analysis
- Collected and analyzed experimental data to assess treatment effectiveness and meat quality
Fermentation/Winemaking Intern - Ningxia University
(2018-08 - 2018-11)
- Prepared raw fruits for fermentation, including fruit selection
- Cultivated yeast strains and supported fermentation experiments
- Monitored fermentation processes and product quality during production
- Performed cleaning and maintenance of fermentation equipment to ensure process hygiene and safety
