Prof. Dr. Jian Mao is a Professor and a Doctoral Supervisor at the School of Food Science and Technology, National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University. He is a Leading talent of the "WR Plan" of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, young and middle-aged leading talent in scientific and technological innovation of the Ministry of Science and Technology, leading talent in science and technology of the Chinese liquor industry, chief scientist of traditional fermented foods of the Ministry of Science and Technology, enjoying special government allowances from the State Council, "Zhishan Distinguished Professor" of Jiangnan University. He won the second prize of the State Technological Innovation Award and the silver medal of the Chinese patent as the first person to complete the work. Hosted one National Natural Science Foundation key project and completed three National Natural Science Foundation general projects. He also served as the Secretary General of the China Distilled Liquor Industry Technology Innovation Strategy Committee, the Secretary General of the China Vinegar Industry Technology Innovation Strategy Alliance, a member of the China Food Science and Technology Society, etc.