【Academic Background】 Research and Teaching Experience: Professor, College of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, since July 2021; Visiting Scholar, Department of Functional and Evolutionary Ecology, University of Vienna (Austria), June - September 2024; Visiting Scholar, University of Minnesota Twin Cities (United States), Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineerin g, Jan 2019 - Jan 2020; Master and Doctoral Supervisor, Associate Professor, Jiangsu University, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Sep 2016 July 2021; Lecturer, Jiangsu University, School of Food and Biological Engineering, Institute of Bioengineering, July 2013 - Aug 2016; Education Experience: PhD in Bioenergy and Low-Carbon Technology, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, 2010.9 - 2013.6 Master's Degree in Life Sciences, Capital Normal University, 2007.9 - 2010.6 Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Jiamusi University, 2003.9 - 2007.6 Academic Appointments and Honors: National Natural Science Foundation Peer Review Expert China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Review Expert Guangxi Science and Technology Project Review Expert Guangdong Natural Science Foundation Review Expert 【Courses Taught】 Undergraduate: Clean Production, Introduction to Biomass Resource Reutilization, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (for international students) Graduate: Food Fermentation Engineering Technology (for international students), Modern Microbiology (for international students) 【Research Fields】 PhD Candidates: (1) Algal Resources (Direction: Physical Processing of Agricultural Products); (2) Damaged Habitat Ecology; Master's Candidates: (1) Comprehensive Processing and Utilization of Agricultural By-products (Direction: Physical Processing of Agricultural Products); (2) Open Cultivation System and Control of Microalgae Resources; 【Research Fields】 Utilization of Algae and Microbial Resources (Physical Processing of Agricultural Products) - Team Leader Research Direction and Characteristics of the Team: Physiological ecology of algae and microorganisms (light adaptation, drying, nitrogen and carbon absorption), saline-alkali system ecology, and applied algology research in fertilizers and feeds; Physical field enhancement of edible microalgae and microbial resource utilization processes, research on advanced processing technologies for health care products; Breeding and fermentation processes of some algae and microorganisms, research and development of air purification and carbon reduction equipment; Content Includes: (1) Botany: Utilization of Algal Resources; (2) Food and Agricultural Light Chemical Industry: Waste Resources and Ecological Chemical Industry; (3) Environmental Biology: Soil and Water Resources; 【Representative Publications】 1. Huiying Wang, Xinjuan Hu, Mostafa Elshobary(*), Mostafa Sobhi, Feifei Zhu, Yi Cui, Xiangru Xu, Jiheng Ni, Mostafa El-Sheekh, Shuhao Huo(*), Integrated partial nitrification and Tribonema minus cultivation for cost-effective ammonia recovery and lipid production from slaughterhouse wastewater[J]. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024, 152199. SCI, IF: 15.100 2. Muhammad Abdur Rehman Shah, Yajie Zhang, Yi Cui, Xinjuan Hu, Feifei Zhu, Santosh Kumar, Gang Li(*), Ameer Ali Kubar, Shahid Mehmood, Shuhao Huo(*), Ultrasonic-assisted green extraction and incorporation of Spirulina platensis bioactive components into turmeric essential oil-in-water nanoemulsion for enhanced antioxidant and antimicrobial activities[J]. Food Chemistry, 2024, 452(2): 139561. SCI, IF: 8.8005 3. Cong Shao, Hongjing Zheng, Mostafa Sobhi, Feifei Zhu, Xinjuan Hu, Yi Cui, Huayou Chen, Bin Zou, Xinyi Zan, Gang Li, Shuhao Huo(*), Enhancing microalgal biomass production in lab-scale raceway ponds through innovative computational fluid dynamics-based electrode deflectors[J]. Bioresource Technology, 2024, 394, 13028. SCI, IF: 11.889 4. Ji Hong, Mostafa Sobhi, HongJing Zheng, Xinjuan Hu, Yi Cui, Zhen Yu, Xiangru Xu, Feifei Zhu, Shuhao Huo(*), Effective removing of rotifer contamination in microalgal lab-scale raceway ponds by light-induced phototaxis coupled with high-voltage pulse electroshock[J]. Bioresource Technology, 2024, 394, 130241. SCI, IF: 11.889 5. Santosh Kumar, Ameer Ali Kubar, Mostafa Sobhi, Yi Cui, Wei Liu, Xinjuan Hu, Feifei Zhu, Shuhao Huo(*), Regulation of microclimate and shading effects of microalgal photobioreactors on rooftops: Microalgae as a promising emergent for green roof technology[J]. Bioresource Technology, 2024, 394, 130209. SCI, IF: 11.889 6. Huiying Wang, Xinjuan Hu, Cong Shao, Mostafa Elshobary(*), Feifei Zhu, Yi Cui, Cunsheng Zhang, Jiheng Ni, Shuhao Huo(*), Optimizing mixotrophic cultivation of oil-rich Tribonema minus using volatile fatty acids and glycerin: A promising approach for pH-controlling and enhancing lipid productivity[J]. Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023, 136733. SCI, IF: 11.072 7. Ameer Ali Kubar, Santosh Kumar, Wei Liu, Yi Cui, Feifei Zhu, Xiangru Xu, Cong Shao, Xinjuan Hu, Nama Yaa Akyea Prempeh, Shuhao Huo(*), Numerical simulation of vortex flow field generated in a novel Nested-bottled photobioreactor to improve Arthrospira platensis growth[J]. Bioresource Technology, 2023, 373: 128710. SCI, IF: 11.889 8. Huiying Wang, Xinjuan Hu, Yi Cui, Mostafa Sobhi, Xiangru Xu, Xinyi Zan, Feifei Zhu, Jiheng Ni, Mostafa Elshobary, Shuhao Huo(*), Oil-rich filamentous algae cultivation in anaerobic digestate effluent: Inhibition effect of undissociated fatty acids[J]. Algal Research-Biomass Biofuels and Bioproducts, 2023, 69: 102964. SCI, IF: 5.276 9. Hongjing Zheng, Jing Chen, Xinjuan Hu, Feifei Zhu, Ameer Ali Kubar, Xinyi Zan, Yi Cui, Cunsheng Zhang, Shuhao Huo(*), Biomass production of carbohydrate-rich filamentous microalgae coupled with treatment and nutrients recovery from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene based wastewater: Synergistic enhancement with low carbon dioxide supply strategy[J]. Bioresource Technology, 2022, 349: 126829. SCI, IF: 11.889 10. Santosh Kumar, Ameer Ali Kubar, Feifei Zhu, Cong Shao, Yi Cui, Xinjuan Hu, Jiheng Ni, Muhammad Abdur Rehman Shah, Shengjie Ding, Shahid Mehmood, Shuhao Huo(*), Sunlight filtered via translucent-colored polyvinyl chloride sheets enhanced the light absorption capacity and growth of Arthrospira platensis cultivated in a pilot-scale raceway pond, Bioresource Technology, 2023, 386(19): 129501. SCI, IF: 11.889 11. Sadaf-Ilyas Kayani, Nana Jin, Yi Cui, Xinyi Zan, Xinjuan Hu, Xiangru Xu, Feifei Zhu, Cunsheng Zhang, Shuhao Huo(*), Enhancing biomass productivity towards carbohydrates and fatty acids biosynthesis under the effects of magneto-electric composite fields on filamentous algae, Biomass and Bioenergy, 2023, 174: 106841. 12. Sadaf-Ilyas Kayani, Saeed-Ur -Rahman, Qian Shen, Yi Cui, Wei Liu, Xinjuan Hu, Feifei Zhu, Shuhao Huo(*), Molecular approaches to enhance astaxanthin biosynthesis; future outlook: engineering of transcription factors in Haematococcus pluvialis Molecular approaches to enhance astaxanthin biosynthesis; future outlook: engineering of transcription factors in Haematococcus pluvialis, Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, 2023, 1-16. SCI, IF: 9.0002 13. Mostafa Sobhi, Eman Zakaria, Feifei Zhu, Wei Liu, Dominic Aboagye, Xinjuan Hu, Yi Cui, Shuhao Huo(*), Advanced microbial protein technologies are promising for supporting global food-feed supply chains with positive environmental impacts, Science of The Total Environment, 2023, 894: 165044. SCI, IF: 10.753 14. Keyi Li, Yutong Xia, Zhen Wang, Ebin Gao, Shuhao Huo, Huayou Chen(*), Progress in the cultivation of diatoms using organic carbon sources, Algal Research, 2023, 74, 103191. SCI, IF: 5.276 15. Zhang, Cunsheng; Yang, Li; Huo, Shuhao; Su, Yanyan; Zhang, Yifeng, Optimization of the Cell Immobilization-Based Chain-Elongation Process for Efficient n-Caproate Production, ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 2021, 9(11): 4014-4023. 16. Zan, Xinyi; Sun, Jianing; Chu, Linfang; Cui, Fengjie; Huo, Shuhao; Song, Yuanda; Koffas, Mattheos A. G., Improved glucose and xylose co-utilization by overexpression of xylose isomerase and/or xylulokinase genes in oleaginous fungus Mucor circinelloides, Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2021, 105(13): 5565-5575. 【Monograph】 1. Shuhao Huo, Pengfei Cheng, Wei Liu, Liandong Zhu, eds. (2023). Exploration and utilization of marine and freshwater high-value biological resources. Lausanne: Frontiers Media SA. doi: 10.3389/978-2-8325-2826-6 2. Lv Hexin, et al. Microalgae Cultivation Technology (First Edition), Textbook for the 14th Five-Year Plan of China's Light Industry, Beijing: China Light Industry Press, 2024. (Contributing Editor) 3. Min Addy; Shuhao Huo; Junzhi Liu; Kun Li; Pengfei Cheng; Charles Schiappacasse; Dongjie Chen; Yanling Cheng; Yuhuan Liu; Yiwei Ma; Lu Wang; Yunpu Wang; Kirk Cobb; Paul Chen; Roger Ruan, (2021) Bioconversion Technologies: Insect and Worm Farming, In: Jonathan Wong, Guneet Kaur, Mohammad Taherzadeh, Ashok Pandey, Katia Lasaridi. (eds) Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Elsevier, Pages 235-256. 4. Sajid Basheer; Shuhao Huo; Feifei Zhu; Jingya Qian; Ling Xu; Fengjie Cui; Bin Zou, (2020) Microalgae in Human Health and Medicine. In: Alam M., Xu JL., Wang Z. (eds) Microalgae Biotechnology for Food, Health and High Value Products. Springer, Singapore (Corresponding Author) 5. Shunni Zhu; Shuhao Huo; Pingzhong Feng, (2019) Developing Designer Microalgal Consortia: A Suitable Approach to Sustainable Wastewater Treatment. In: Alam M., Wang Z. (eds) Microalgae Biotechnology for Development of Biofuel and Wastewater Treatment. Springer, Singapore 【Research Projects】 Ongoing Projects: National Natural Science Foundation of China (Inter-organizational Collaborative Research), 32361143786, Regulation of Phosphorus Transformation in Nitrogen-fixing Cyanobacteria Flocs Based on Saline-alkali Soil Improvement and Its Efficiency Enhancement Mechanism in Rice-wheat Rotation, 2024/1-2026/12, ongoing, hosted; General Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China, 32370387, Extracellular Polymers of Electroactive Algal Crusts and Their Microelectric Field Effects and Mechanisms in Mine In-situ Remediation, 2024/1-2027/12, ongoing, hosted; Completed Projects: General Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China, 21978120, 2020/1-2023/12, completed, hosted; Jiangsu Provincial Key Research and Development Project, BE2020405, July 2020 - June 2023, completed, hosted; Youth Fund of National Natural Science Foundation of China, 21506084, January 2016 - December 2018, completed, hosted; Spark Program of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, GKFJ2015[303], January 2015 - December 2016, completed, hosted; Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province, BK20140540, June 2014 - June 2017, completed, hosted; Special Funding of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, 2015T80502, July 2015 - July 2018, completed, hosted; General Program of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, 2014M551519, June 2014 - July 2016, completed, hosted; Fund of the Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, y507k11001, January 2015 - December 2016, completed, hosted; Funding for Cultivating Young Academic Leaders in the "Training Program for Young Backbone Teachers" of Jiangsu University, completed, hosted; 【Scientific Achievements and Awards】 "Excellent Staff Member" of Jiangsu University in the 2023 Annual Evaluation; "Excellent Staff Member" of Jiangsu University in the 2020 Annual Evaluation; "Excellent Academic Advisor" of Jiangsu University in 2016; Selected as a Youth Academic Leader under the "Training Program for Young Backbone Teachers" of Jiangsu University. 【Patents】 1. Huo Shuhao, Liang Peixia, et al. A conical spiral column reactor for promoting algae liquid mixing and its application, Chinese invention patent, pending. 2. Huo Shuhao, Zhang Le, Wang Yu, He Zhaowen, an additive for dairy beverage to improve quality based on microalgae, Chinese invention patent, pending. 3. Huo Shuhao, Shao Cong, et al. A dynamic stirring system for promoting microalgae mixing and production in raceway ponds and its application, Chinese invention patent, pending. 4. Huo Shuhao, Zhang Yajie, et al. A method for ultrasonic-assisted extraction of active ingredients from microalgae and preparation of nanoemulsion, Chinese invention patent, pending. 5. Huo Shuhao, Shao Cong, Ali, Cui Yi, Hu Xinjuan, Zhu Feifei, He Zhaowen, an embedded photobioreactor for promoting algae liquid mixing, mass transfer, and CO2 fixation and its application, Chinese invention patent, application number 202210938630.8. 6. Huo Shuhao, Hong Ji, Zheng Hongjing, Hu Xinjuan, Zhu Feifei, Cui Yi, Chen Huayou, Zou Bin, Pan Gang, Mustafa, a method for controlling pests in an open culture system of microalgae based on photoinduced coupled electrical inhibition, Chinese invention patent, application number 202311231577.9. 7. Huo Shuhao, Hong Deli, Zhu Feifei, Cui Yi, Hu Xinjuan, Zhang Cunsheng, Xu Xiangru, Wang Renxia, Wang Haimin, Mustafa, an electroactive algae crust and its cultivation method and ecological application, Chinese invention patent, application number 202310080367.8. 8. Huo Shuhao; Jin Nana; Zhu Feifei; Zou Bin; Huang Daming; Cui Fengjie; Qian Jingya; Xu Ling; Zan Xinyi; Ma Haile, A Method for Regulating Filamentous Microalgae Biomass Based on Composite Microelectric Field/Magnetic Field, Chinese Invention Patent, Granted, 202010449890.X. 9. Huo Shuhao; Ding Shengjie; Zhu Feifei; Pan Gang; He Chaowen; Hu Xinjuan; Cui Yi, A Nitrogen-Fixing Algal Floc Active Phosphorus Biosoil Improver for Saline-Alkali Soil and Its Preparation Method, Chinese Invention Patent, Application Number, 202211725193.8. 10. Huo Shuhao; Chen Xiu; Qian Jingya; Zhu Feifei; Zhang Cunsheng; Zou Bin, A Method for Improving the Biomass and Metabolites of Tribonema Aestuarii Using Magnetic Field Intervention, Published, 201811407437.1. 11. Huo Shuhao; Cui Fengjie; Lin Lin; Huang Daming; Zou Bin; Wang Zhenbin; Ma Haile; Zhang Cunsheng, A Two-Phase System and Method for Coupling Organic Wastewater Hydrolysis Acidification with Microalgae Cultivation, Granted, ZL201410234818.X (Transferred). 12. Huo Shuhao; Liu Fen; Chen Jing; Zou Bin; Zhang Cunsheng; Zhu Feifei, A Method for Improving Oil Content and Fatty Acid Composition in Tribonema Aestuarii, Granted, ZL201710671016.9 (Transferred). 13. Huo Shuhao; Chen Xiu; Xiao Xiang; Zou Bin, A Method for Treating Organic Pollutants in Water Bodies Using a Microalgae-Based Photo-Fenton System, Published, 201811406604.0 14. Huo Shuhao; Chen Jing; Zou Bin; Zhang Cunsheng; Zhu Feifei, A Method for Co-Harvesting Microalgae Using Simultaneous Cultivation of Filamentous Algae, Published, 201710670488.2. 15. Zhu Feifei; Huo Shuhao; Ali; Shao Cong; Hu Xinjuan; He Chaowen; Cui Yi; Zou Bin, An Embedded Photobioreactor and Its Application, Chinese Invention Patent, Application Number, 202211017468.2. 16. Zhu Feifei; Yuan Jie; Huo Shuhao; Guan Guoqiang; Hu Xinjuan; Cui Yi; He Chaowen; Zhang Cunsheng; Ma Haile, A Device and Method for Improving Extracellular Polysaccharide Secretion in Microalgae Using High-Voltage Electric Field Discharge Stimulation, Chinese Invention Patent, Application Number, 202210568314.6. 【Supervision】 Currently supervising 15 graduate students (masters and doctors) Currently supervising 7 Postdoctoral fellows (4 overseas postdoctoral fellows) Has graduated 11 graduate students Has graduated 2 overseas postdoctoral fellows 【Welcoming Remarks】 We are an international research team, and our main researchers come from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Queensland in Australia, and so on. Of course, nothing is impossible for a willing person! We warmly welcome you to join our research team! 【Update Date】 June, 2024 |