Dr. Shumiao Zhao obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the School of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, from 1997 to 2001, a Master of Science degree from 2001 to 2004, and a Doctor of Science degree from 2004 to 2009. From 2010 to 2012, he obtained a postdoctoral degree from the School of Food Science and Technology at Huazhong Agricultural University and Hubei Baiyunbian Liquor Industry Co., Ltd. Since 2009, he has served as a lecturer and associate professor at the School of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University. His research areas include feed microbiota preparations and the molecular ecology of brewing microorganisms.