Name:Dong Wei
Introduction:
School of Food Science and Engineering
Tel: 020-87113849
Fax: 0086-20-87113849
E-mail: fewd304@scut.edu.cn
Education Background
1984.9-1988.7 Bachelor Degree (Biology), Xinjiang University, Wurumqi, Xinjiang
1990.9-1993.7 Master Degree (Microbiology), Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
1994.9-1997.7 Doctor Degree (Saccharide Engineering), South China University of Technology (SCUT), Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Employment Summary
Professor (2002-present): School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology (SCUT), Guangzhou
Associate Professor (1997-2002): College of Marine Life Sciences, the Ocean University of China, Qingdao
Lecturer (1993-1994): Department of Food Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou
Research Assistant (1988-1990): Institute of Microbiology, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wurumqi
Field of Research
Physiology, biochemistry, transcriptomics, metabolomics of microalgae
Culture system design & integration (open ponds, tubular PBR facilities)
Heterotrophic & mixotrophic culture of microalgae for aquaculture and biofuels
CO2 utilization & wasterwater treatment
Harvesting & extraction for additives in healthy food & animal feed
Current Research Projects
1. Development of nonthermal processing equipments and research on its key application techniques. Subproject of National 863 Project. 2011-2015
2. Study on kinetics of enhancing esterification in food under room temperature and noncatalytic condition by applying high intensity electric fields. The National Natural Science Fund, 21076088，2011-2013
1. Mass culture and biodiesel preparation from microalgae in wastewater. National Hi-tech Development Program of China (863 Project, 2013-2016)
2. Omics study and biomarkers identification from energy microalgae. The Major State Basic Research Development Program of China (973 Project, 2011-2015)
3. Mass culture and biodiesel preparation from marine energy microalgae by integration of technology and facilities. Ocean Renewable Energy Program of National Ocean Department (2011.8-2013.12)
4. Mass culture and concentrates development from marine living microalgae for applied demonstration. Sci & Tech Commission of Guangdong (2011.1-2013.12)
Professional Activities
1. Algal Biomass Organization (ABO)，Member
Courses Offered
1. “Saccharide Bioengineering” for undergraduate students majoring in Food Science.
2. “Saccharide Bioengineering” for PhD student and “Microalgal Biotechnology” for master students majoring in Food Science (Food Biotech Direction).
