Education：
Ph.D. (M.S + Ph.D combined program), Fermentation Engineering, 2001-2006, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, China B.S., Biochemical Engineering, 1997-2001, Department of Biochemical Engineering, Anhui Polytechnic University, China Professional Experience： 11/2017-11/2018, Visiting scholar, Department of chemistry, University of California, Davis 07/2015-present, Professor, School of Food & Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University 07/2009-07/2015, Associate Professor, School of Food & Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University 08/2008-08/2009, Visiting Assistant Professor, Bioproducts and Bioenergy Research Laboratory, Department of Food, Agriculture and Biological Engineering, The Ohio State University 06/2006-07/2009, Assistant Professor, School of Food & Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University Scientific Research Field： Mushroom biotechnology; Microbial production of functional carbohydrates and glycoconjugates; Postharvest biology of mushrooms. Edible oil and Value-added products Social academic post and honor： Member of the Agri-Product Processing and Storing Enginering Branch, Chinese Agricultural Engineering Society; Associate Editor of Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology; Editorial board member of Acta Edible Fungi Invited reviewer of Journal of Agricultural Food and Chemistry, Carbohydrate Polymers, Biotechnology Progress, Process Biochemistry, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. Teaching Courses： Carbohydrate Chemistry in Daily Life Food Fermentation Technology Advances in Food Biotechnology Modern Microbiology Published papers： More than 80 papers and 4 book chapters have been published. Selected peer-reviewed Publications as follows (* as corresponding author): [1] Li-Hua Jiang†, Xiang-Fei L†i, Xin-Yi Zan, Xin Fu, Feng-Jie Cui*, Hong-An Zhu, Wen-Jing Sun*, Ting-Lei Tao. The β-1, 3-glucan synthase gene GFGLS2 plays major roles in mycelial growth and polysaccharide synthesis in Grifola frondosa. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2021, in press. [2] Ying-Ying Liang†, Xin-Yi Zan†, Lei Sun, Xin Fu, Feng-Jie Cui*, Ming Tan, Ze-Yu Shao, Wen-Jing Sun. A uridine diphosphate-glycosyltransferase GFUGT88A1 derived from edible mushroom Grifola frondosa extends oligosaccharide chains. Process Biochemistry, 2022, 112, 80-91. [3] Ze-Yu Shao†, Xin-Yi Zan†,Wei Jia, Lei Suna, Feng-Jie Cui*, Hong-An Zhu, Wen-Jing Sun, Ying-Ying Liang, Xin Fu, Jing-Song Zhang *, Xiu Zhao. Changes of structures and biosynthesis/hydrolysis-associated genes expression of glucans at different Volvariella volvacea maturity stages. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021, 191, 996-1005. [4] Xin-Yi Zan, Xi-Hong Wu, Feng-Jie Cui*, Hong-An Zhu,Wen-Jing Sun*, Li-Hua Jiang, Ting-Lei Tao, Xiu Zhao. UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase gene affects mycelia growth and polysaccharide synthesis of Grifola frondosa. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2020, 161, 1161-1170. [5] Xin-Yi Zan, Hong-An Zhu, Li-Hua Jiang, Ying-Ying Liang, Wen-Jing Sun, Ting-Lei Tao, Feng-Jie Cui*. The role of Rho1 gene in the cell wall integrity and polysaccharides biosynthesis of the edible mushroom Grifola frondosa. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2021, 165, 1593-1603. [6] Kai-Yue Liu, Hua Fang, Feng-Jie Cui*, Belinda Amanda Nyabako, Ting-Lei Tao, Xin-Yi Zan, Hua-You Chen, Wen-Jing Sun*. ARTP mutation and adaptive laboratory evolution improve probiotic performance of Bacillus coagulans. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2020, 104, 6363–6373. [7] Xin-Yi Zan, Wei Jia, Hai Ning Zhuang, Feng-Jie Cui*, Na Lia, Jing-Song Zhang*,Wen-Jing Sun, Xiu Zhao. Energy Status and mitochondrial metabolism of Volvariella volvacea with controlled ultrasound treatment and relative humidity. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 2020, 167, 111250 . [8] Feng-Jie Cui*, Li-Hua Jiang, Li-Sun Qian, Wen-Jing Sun*, Ting-Lei Tao, Xin-Yi Zan, Yan Yang, Di Wu, Xiu Zhao. A macromolecular α-glucan from fruiting bodies of Volvariella volvacea activating RAW264. 7 macrophages through MAPKs pathway. Carbohydrate Polymers, 2020, 230, 115674. [9] Feng-Jie Cui*, Xi-Hong Wu, Ting-Lei Tao., Xin-Yi Zan*, Wen-Jing Sun*, Da-Shuai Mu, Yan Yang, Di Wu. Functions of a Glucan Synthase Gene GFGLS in Mycelial Growth and Polysaccharide Production of Grifola frondosa. Journal of Agricultural Food and Chemistry, 2019, 67 (32), 8875-8883. [10] Ting-Lei Tao, Feng-Jie Cui*, Xiao-Xiao Chen, Wen-Jing Sun, Da-Ming Huang, Jin-Song Zhang, Yan Yang, Di Wu, Wei-Min Liu. Improved Mycelia and Polysaccharide Production of Grifola frondosa by Controlling Morphology with Microparticle Talc. Microbial Cell Factories, 2018, 17:1. [11] Na Li, Feng-Mei Chen, Feng-Jie Cui*, Wen-Jing Sun, Jin-Song Zhang, Li-Shun Qian, Yan Yang, Di Wu, Ying Dong, Jian-Xin Jiang, Hua-Ping Yang. Improved postharvest quality and respiratory activity of straw mushroom (Volvariella volvacea) with ultrasound treatment and controlled relative humidity. Scientia Horticulturae, 2017, 225, 56-64. [12] Feng-Jie Cui *, Xin-Yi Zan, Yun-Hong Li, Wen-Jing Sun, Yan Yang, Li-Feng Ping. Grifola frondosa Glycoprotein GFG-3a arrests S phase, alters proteome and induces apoptosis in human gastric cancer cells. Nutrition and Cancer: An International Journal. 2016, 68(2):267-79. [13] Xin-Yi Zan, Feng-Jie Cui *, Yun-Hong Li, Wen-Jing Sun, Yan Yang*, Di Wu, Cai-Xia Wan. Hericium erinaceus polysaccharide-protein HEG-5 inhibits SGC-7901 cell growth via Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2015, 76, 242–253. [14] Feng-Jie Cui*, Yun-Hong Li, Yan Yang, Wen-Jing Sun*, Di Wu, Li-Feng Ping*. Changes in Chemical Components and Cytotoxicity at Different Maturity Stages of Pleurotus eryngii Fruiting Body. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2014, 62, 12631-12640. [15] Feng-Jie Cui*, Yun-Hong Li, Xin-Yi Zan, Yan Yang*, Wen-Jing Sun, Jing-Ya Qian, Qiang Zhou, Si-Lian Yu. Purification and partial characterization of a novel hemagglutinating glycoprotein from the cultured mycelia of Hericium erinaceus. Process Biochemistry, 2014, 49 1362–1369 [16] Feng-Jie Cui*, Xin-Yi Zan, Yun-Hong Li, Yan Yang, Wen-Jing Sun*, Qiang Zhou, Si-Lian Yu, Ying Dong. Purification and partial characterization of a novel anti-tumor glycoprotein from cultured mycelia of Grifola frondosa. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2013, 62: 684-690. [17] Feng-Jie Cui*, Hong-Xia Zhao, Wen-Jing Sun*, Zhuan Wei, Si-Lian Yu, Qiang Zhou, Ying Dong. Ultrasound-assisted lipase-catalyzed synthesis of D-isoascorbyl palmitate: process optimization and Kinetic evaluation. Chemistry Central Journal, 2013, 7:180 [18] Feng-Jie Cui, Xin-Yi Zan, Yu-Guang Zhou*, Yan Yang, Da-Ming Huang, Ying Dong. Freeze-Drying of Glycoprotein GFPS1b from Grifola frondosa GF9801: Drying Kinetics, Functional, Conformational, and Topographical Changes. Drying Technology, 2013, 31, 1611-1618 [19] Fengjie Cui, Liming Zhao. Optimization of Xylanase Production from Penicillium sp.WX-Z1 by a Two-Step Statistical Strategy: Plackett-Burman and Box-Behnken Experimental Design. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2012, 13, 10630-10646 [20] Feng-Jie Cui, Cai-Xia Wan, Ye-Bo Li, Zhe Liu, Gireesh Rajashekara. Co-production of Lactic Acid and Lactobacillus rhamnosus Cells from Whey Permeate with Nutrient Supplements. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 2012, 5(4), 1278-1286. [21] Feng-Jie Cui, Ye-Bo Li, Cai-Xia Wan. Lactic acid production from corn stover using mixed cultures of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus brevis. Bioresource Technology, 2011, 102(2) 1831-1836. [22] Feng-Jie Cui*, Yin Li, Ying-Ying Xu, Zhi-Qiang Liu, Da-Ming Huang, Zhi-Cai Zhang, Wen-Yi Tao*. Induction of apoptosis in SGC-7901 cells by polysaccharide-peptide GFPS1b from the cultured mycelia of Grifola frondosa GF9801, Toxicology in Vitro, 2007, 21(3), 417-427. [23] Feng-Jie Cui, Wen-Yi Tao*, Zheng-Hong Xu, Wen-Jie Guo, Hong-Yu Xu, Zong-Hua Ao, Jian Jin, Yuan-Qing Wei. Structural analysis of anti-tumor heteropolysaccharide GFPS1b from the cultured mycelia of Grifola frondosa GF9801, Bioresource Technology, 2007, 98, 395-401. [24] Feng-Jie Cui, Yin Li, Zheng-Hong Xu, Hong-Yu Xu, Ke Sun, Wen-Yi Tao*. Optimization of the medium composition for production of mycelial biomass and exo-polymer by Grifola frondosa GF9801 using response surface methodology. Bioresource Technology, 2006, 97, 1209-1216. [25] DI Wu, Chuan Tang, Yan-Fang Liu, Qiao-Zhen Li, Wen-Han Wang, Shuai Zhou, Zhong Zhang, Feng-Jie Cui*, Yan Yang*. Structural elucidation and immunomodulatory activity of a β-D-glucan prepared by freeze-thawing from Hericium erinaceus. Carbohydrate polymers, 2019, 222, 114996. [26] Dan-Ming Huang, Yun-Hong Li, Feng-Jie Cui*, Jun Chen*, Jian-Min Sun. Purification and characterization of a novel polysaccharide–peptide complex from Clinacanthus nutans Lindau leaves. Carbohydrate polymers, 2016, 137, 701-708. [27] Zhuan-Wei, Jue Zhou, Wen-Jing Sun*, Feng-Jie Cui*, Qin-Hua Xu, Chang-Feng Liu. Improvement of D-Ribose Production from Corn Starch Hydrolysate by a Transketolase-Deficient Strain Bacillus subtilis UJS0717. BioMed Research International, 2015, 535097. [28] Da-Ming Huang, Feng-Jie Cui*, Yin Li, Zhi-Cai Zhang, Jie-Wen Zhao, Xiao-Ming Han, Xiang Xiao, Jing-Ya Qian, Qi-Fei Wu, Guo-Qiang Guan. Nutritional Requirements for the Mycelial Biomass and Exo-Polymer Production by Hericium erinaceus CZ-2. Food Technology and Biotechnology, 45 (4): 389–395. Main Scientific Research Projects： [1] 2022.01-2025.12 National Natural Science Foundation of China (32172187), PI. [2]2021.07-2023.06 Special Research and Development Grant for Northern Jiangsu Area (SZ-YC202145), Co-PI. [3] 2020.12-2025.11 Jiangsu Jiafeng grain and oil industry Co., Ltd, PI. [4] 2019.7-2022.6 Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (BK20191227), Co-PI. [5] 2018.01-2021.12 National Natural Science Foundation of China (31771961), PI. [6] 2017.06-2019.05 Special Research and Development Grant for Northern Jiangsu Area (SZ-YC2017001), PI [7] 2016.08-2017.08 Shanghai Yuanyao Biotechnology Co., Ltd, PI [8] 2015.06-2017.04 Anhui RuiFuXiang Food Company, Co., Ltd. PI [9] 2015.07-2016.12 State Key Lab Breeding Base for Zhejiang Sustainable Plant Pest Control, PI [10] 2014.11-2015.10 International Foundation for Science (F/4930-2F, IFS, Sweden). PI [11]2013.06-2016.05 China Postdoctoral Science special Foundation (2013T60648). PI [12] 2012.06-2014.06 China Postdoctoral Foundation (2012M511702). PI. [13] 2012.01-2014.12 National Foundation for Science of China (31101269). PI. [14] 2012. 05-2014.04 First Class Special Grant from Jiangxi Postdoctoral Science Foundation. PI. [15] 2012. 05-2014.04 General Grant from Jiangxi Postdoctoral Science Foundation. PI. [16] 2011.08 - 2013.12 Invention Development Management Company, L-14451, PI. [17] 2012. 01-2013.12Technology Research and Development Program of Zhenjiang City (Industry), Co-PI. [18] 2010.11-2013.10 International Foundation for Science (IFS, Sweden) (F/4930-1).PI. [19] 2011.04-2012.12 National Spark Program (2011GA690060). PI. [20] 2014.01-2017.12 National Natural Science Foundation of China (31371760), Participant (2/9). [21]2011.1-2011.12. National Natural Science Foundation of China (31040061), Participant (2/7). [22]2010.1-2012.12. National Natural Science Foundation of China (30970006), Participant (2/6). Patents： [1] Fengjie Cui. Production of lactic acid from fermentations using mixed bacterial cultures. PCT. CN2012/076993. [2] Feng-Jie Cui, Da-Ming Huang, Jie Luo, Zhi-Cai Zhang. “The Preparation method and appliance of the bioactive polysaccharide-peptide complex from the mycelia of Phellinus igniarius”. Approved China Patent, ZL200710132671.3; [3] Fengjie Cui, Shuhao Huo, Zhiwei Chen, et al. An ultrasonic-assisted method and equipment for enhancement of VE extraction from distillate of plant oil. Approved China Patent, ZL 201310479627.5; [4] Fengjie Cui, Xinyi Zan, Yunhong Li, et al. The Preparation method and appliance of the bioactive polysaccharide-peptide complex from the mycelia of Grifola frondosa. Approved China Patent, ZL 201310467193.7; [5] Feng-Jie Cui, Lin Lin. “An equipment for physical refining the oil”, Approved China Patent, ZL201020602237.4; [6] Feng-Jie Cui, Zai-Wei Man, Wen-Jing Sun. “Recombinant expression plasmid vector, metabolic engineering bacteria and method for producing fucosyllactose”, Approved China Patent, ZL201811072267.6. [7] Feng-Jie Cui, Jian-Xin Jiang, Li-Shun Qian, et al. “Straw mushroom polysaccharide and preparation method and application thereof”, Approved China Patent, ZL201910775831.9. [8] Feng-Jie Cui, Jin-Song Zhang, Yan Yang, et al. “Fresh-keeping device for high-temperature edible fungi”. Approved China Patent, ZL201820874746.9. [9]Wen-Jie Guo, Feng-Jie Cui, Song-Ping Fang, et al. “Industrialized preparation method and application of wheat peptone”. Approved China Patent, ZL201710239828.6. [10]Jin Zhao, Feng-Jie Cui, Peng-Xiang Zhao, et al. “High temperature acid thermophilic ascomycete cellulase, preparation method and application thereof”. Approved China Patent, ZL 201511026576.6. [11] Feng-Jie Cui, Ying-Ying Liang, Xinyi Zan, et al., Grifola frondosa CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system, method and application. Filed China Patent, 202010796883.7; [12] Feng-Jie Cui, Ze-Yu Shao, Xinyi Zan, et al., An intelligent identification and sorting system and method for edible fungi. Filed China Patent, 202011469540.6; [13] Feng-Jie Cui, Ying-Ying Liang, Xinyi Zan, et al., Method for treating grease processing wastewater with external electric field-enhanced composite microbial agent. Filed China Patent, 202011584186.1; [14] Feng-Jie Cui, Ye-Jun Zhu, Cheng-Ye Ru, et al., Grifola frondosa glucantransferase gfgel4 and its coding gene and application. Filed China Patent, 202110521577.7; [15] Feng-Jie Cui, Hong-An Zhu, Ting-Lei Tao, et al., Grifola frondosa glucan synthase, its coding gene and application. Filed China Patent, 201910429529.8; [16] Feng-Jie Cui, Ting-Lei Tao, Xin-Yi Zan, et al., Grifola frondosa UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase and its application. Filed China Patent, 201910429540.4; Scientific Research Achievements and Awards： 3rd Place Award of Yancheng City Science and Technology Award, 2014 (Ranked First); 3rd Place Award of Chinese Cereals and Oils Association, 2013(Ranked First); First Prize for National Business Progress in Science and Technology, 2012 (Ranked Fifth); Second Place Award of Jiangxi Province Progress in Science and Technology, 2014 (Ranked Fifth); First Prize of Shangrao City Science and Technology Award, 2013(Ranked Fifth); Number of postgraduates under supervision： Number of supervised masters and Ph.D. Number of supervised undergraduates The above information updated Dec. 2021 |
