On November 13, the College of Food Science and Engineering held an academic exchange symposium in the field of food science. Academician Andrei Nikolaevich Petrov, from the Russian Academy of Sciences, was invited to attend and discussed the frontiers of food science with the faculty and students of the college.
Dean Li Haihong gave a comprehensive introduction to the research situation of the college and warmly welcomed Academician Petrov. Subsequently, representatives from various research teams in the college spoke one after another, focusing on hot technical issues in the field of food science such as "development of microbial foods, development of functional foods, food storage and preservation techniques, and delivery of new functional foods," engaging in in-depth discussions with Academician Petrov. With his profound academic expertise, Academician Petrov answered and discussed the topics raised by the teachers one by one, creating a strong academic atmosphere on the spot.
Students participating in skills competitions also had face-to-face communication with Academician Petrov. Academician Petrov advised the students to closely integrate theoretical knowledge with practical needs of enterprises, emphasizing the fusion of theory and practice to continuously improve their practical operational skills.
The symposium yielded fruitful results, laying a solid foundation for the establishment of future academic workstations and promoting the dissemination and exchange of international cutting-edge ideas and technologies within the college. This significantly drives the research and innovative development level of the school in the field of food research, with the support of international academic forces. With this help, the school is expected to achieve outstanding achievements in the field of food science, cultivate more excellent professionals, and contribute to the development of the industry.
