Name:Zhigang Luo
Introduction:

Associate Professor,School of Food Science and Engineering
Tel: 020-87113845
E-mail: zhgluo@scut.edu.cn

Education Background
2010         A visiting scientist, Department of Grain Science and Industry, Kansas State University, USA.
2004          Ph. D., Sugar Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
2001         M.S., Food Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
1998         B.S., Mechanical Layout, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
   
   

Field of Research
Study on the relation of starch structure and functionality
Study on interaction of starch and other ingredients，production made from starch which help increase the quality of food
Functional modification of starch and production of high quality starch derivatives

Current Research Projects
1. Study on Enzyme-catalyzed Synthesis and Properties of Hydrophobic Long Alkyl Chain Fatty-Acid Esters of Starch in Ionic Liquids. Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
2. Study on Preparation and Properties of Starch-metal Ions Complexes Strengthened with Heat-moisture Treatment and Enzymes. Supported by the Doctoral Foundation of Chinese Universities
3. Study on Critical Production Technology of Envirment-protected starch Textile Pulp. Supported by the Key Project of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province

Courses Offered
1. Starch science and technology, students for master degree.
2. Modified starch, students for master degree.
3. Physical properties of food, students for bachelor degree.