Senior Researcher, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Deputy Director, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Microbial Technology
Master’s Supervisor, Zhejiang Normal University
Vice Chairman, Probiotics, Prebiotics & Health Subcommittee, Chinese Nutrition Society
Dr. Xin Wang earned a PhD from Darwin College, University of Cambridge in late 1993. With over three decades of experience in gut microbial ecology and intestinal microbiota fermentation, Dr. Wang has a solid theoretical foundation and extensive expertise in both research and development within the field of microbiomics.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to food science and technology, Dr. Wang was awarded the Jack Kefford Award by the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology in 1998. Since 1990, their research has focused on gut microbiota regulation and novel strategies for modulating intestinal bacterial communities, leading to significant advancements in both fundamental research and applied microbiology.
Dr. Wang holds or has applied for 10 invention patents and has published over 40 SCI-indexed papers, accumulating more than 1,500 citations. Their research is driven by the application of cutting-edge microbiological technologies to solve real-world industrial challenges. Collaborating with prestigious institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Microbiology, South China Genomics Institute, and Marshall University (USA), Dr. Wang has pioneered innovative approaches in intestinal microbiota regulation, particularly in developing new methodologies for restructuring gut bacterial communities in animals.
In the past five years, Dr. Wang has published extensively in leading international journals, including The ISME Journal, Applied and Environmental Microbiology, FEMS Microbiology Ecology, and Poultry Science. Their research has provided valuable theoretical and applied insights for the development of next-generation probiotics, antimicrobial agents, and functional feed additives.
Research Interests
- Gut Microbiota in Humans and Animals – Investigating factors influencing gut microbiota development in young animals and novel microbiome regulation strategies.
- Functional Feed Additives and Dietary Components – Exploring the impact of functional food ingredients and feed additives on gut microbiota composition and host health.
- Antimicrobial Peptides and Proteins – Studying mechanisms of action and potential applications of antimicrobial peptides/proteins.
