Dr. Benyang Li is a rising scholar pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University 🎓. With a background in Food Science and Engineering 🥗 from Hunan Agricultural University and Jishou University, his research centers on functional food delivery systems, probiotic encapsulation, and bioactive compound stability 💊🦠. He has led provincial projects, earned top scholarships 🏅, and published in SCI-indexed journals. Proficient in advanced analytical techniques like CLSM and XRD 🔍, Dr. Li bridges nutrition and health through innovation in bioprocessing and food bioavailability 🌿🧪.
Dr benyang Li, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, China
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🎓 Education
Dr. Benyang Li has cultivated a strong academic foundation through a progressive education in public health and food science. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Public Health and Preventive Medicine 🩺 at Central South University (Jul 2025, expected). He previously earned his Master’s degree in Food Science and Engineering 🥼🍵 from Hunan Agricultural University (2022–2025) and completed his Bachelor’s degree in the same field from Jishou University (2018–2022). This educational journey reflects his commitment to integrating nutrition, biotechnology, and health sciences to improve food systems and public wellness. 📘🧪🧠
👨🏫 Experience
Dr. Benyang Li has contributed significantly to major research projects in functional food systems. As a core member of a Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation project (2024–ongoing), he led literature reviews, experimental design, and lab work on probiotic encapsulation using low-boiling-point solvents 🦠🌡️. He also served as the main project leader for a key provincial project (2022–2024) on the bioconversion of tea seed oil and proteins 🍵💧, optimizing enzymatic hydrolysis for higher peptide yield. Dr. Li demonstrated leadership by mentoring undergraduates and applying tools like SPSS and Origin for advanced data analysis and visualization 📊👨🏫.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Throughout his postgraduate studies, Dr. Benyang Li has been recognized for his academic excellence and research potential. He was awarded the prestigious National Scholarship 🏅 and the Academic Scholarship 📖 for his outstanding performance. His dedication and achievements also earned him the Outstanding Graduate Award from both Hunan Agricultural University and the Hunan Provincial Government 🥇🏛️. These accolades highlight his commitment to academic rigor, leadership in scientific inquiry, and his role as a model scholar in the field of food science and public health research 🧪🍱🌿.
💻 Skills
Dr. Benyang Li possesses strong technical expertise in advanced analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, rotational rheometers, laser and nanoparticle size analyzers, XRD, DSC, polarizing microscopes, and laser confocal microscopy 🧫🧲. He is proficient in Caco-2 cell monolayer culture for studying bioavailability and transport mechanisms in functional foods 🧬🦠. Additionally, he demonstrates excellent digital skills, being adept at Microsoft Office tools and highly capable with Origin software for data visualization and scientific plotting 📊💡. These skills enable him to perform high-precision, multidisciplinary research in food chemistry, bioprocess engineering, and public health nutrition 🌱🧉.
🌿 Research Focus
Dr. Benyang Li’s research focuses on enhancing the bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds in food systems, particularly through innovative delivery strategies like water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions 🌊🛢️. His recent work explores oil phase gelation using octacosanol to stabilize emulsions and improve the bioavailability of oleanolic acid, a potent functional ingredient with health benefits 🌿💊. By integrating concepts from food chemistry, colloid science, and bioprocessing, he aims to create next-generation functional foods and nutraceuticals that are both effective and consumer-friendly 🍽️🧪. His work bridges public health goals with material innovation for better nutrition.
📘 Publication
An effective strategy to improve the bioaccessibility of oleanolic acid in self-constructed water-in-oil emulsions: oil phase gelation based on octacosanol
👨🔬 Author: Benyang Li
📚 Journal: LWT – Food Science and Technology, 2025