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Food Science PhD | R&D Chemist | Food Safety & Microbiology

Profile Summary

Food Science PhD and R&D Chemist with expertise in microbiology, food safety, antimicrobial technologies, and applied research. Experienced in experimental design, scientific literature review, technical writing, and product development support. Passionate about translating scientific knowledge into practical solutions for food, agricultural, and biotechnology applications.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Nanotechnology
• ★ Food Microbiology
• ★ Food Safety
• ☆ Surface Science
• ☆ Materials Science & Engineering
• ☆ Biopolymers
• ☆ Microencapsulation
• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Nanobiotechnology
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ SOP & Protocol Writing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Technical Writing

Research Meta-Research, Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting, Gap Analysis

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Processing, Data Insights

Product Development Formulation, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Material Sourcing, Product Validation, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Concept Development

Work Experience

R&D Chemist

Hydroxsys

July 2025 - December 2025

PhD reseacrher

University of Auckland

August 2020 - August 2025

Education

PhD in Food Science (Chemistry)

University of Auckland

August 2020 - August 2025

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

The University of Auckland

- October 2020

Bachelor of Science

The University of Auckland

- September 2019

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Meihan Tao, Ayoub Abdollahi, Geoff R. Willmott, Siew-Young Quek, Kang Huang (2026). Surface engineering of yeast microcarriers to enhance droplet retention and antimicrobial efficacy on hydrophobic plant surfaces . Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces.

Meihan Tao, Kang Huang (2022). Biobased Chicken Eggshell Powder for Efficient Delivery of Low-Dose Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) to Enhance Their Antimicrobial Activities against Foodborne Pathogens and Biofilms . ACS Applied Bio Materials.

Tao, M., Chen, J., Huang, K.(2021). Bio-based antimicrobial delivery systems for improving microbial safety and quality of raw or minimally processed foods . Current Opinion in Food Science. 41. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 189-200.

Liu, S., Tao, M., Huang, K.(2021). Encapsulation of Mānuka Essential Oil in Yeast Microcarriers for Enhanced Thermal Stability and Antimicrobial activity . Food and Bioprocess Technology.