Jian Chen is an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, a Professor and Ph.D. supervisor at Jiangnan University, and the Chair of the University's Academic Committee. He has long been engaged in research and teaching in fermentation engineering and food biotechnology. As the lead contributor, he has been awarded two Second Prizes for National Technological Invention, one Second Prize for National Science and Technology Progress, the Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation Science and Technology Innovation Award, and the China Patent Gold Award. He serves as the Chief Scientist for the national "973" program and has received the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars. Additionally, he holds several prominent positions, including Deputy Director of the Environmental & Light Textile Engineering Department at the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Convener of the Light Industry Technology and Engineering Discipline Review Group under the State Council's Academic Degrees Committee, Executive Deputy Director of the Agricultural and Forestry Department of the Ministry of Education Science and Technology Commission, Vice President of the Chinese Society of Biotechnology, Vice President of the Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology, and Fellow of the International Academy of Food Science and Technology (IAFoST).