Prof. Dr. Zhijian Tan

Zhijian Tan received his Ph.D. from Central South University in 2013. Currently, he is a scientist in the bast fiber membrane production position of the National Modern Agricultural Industry Technology System and the chief scientist of the “Development and Utilization of Biodegradable Materials” team of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences’ Science and Technology Innovation Project. He was selected for the “Young Talents” of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the “Outstanding Innovative Youth” training program of Changsha City. His main research directions are the preparation and application of green solvents such as new ionic liquids/deep eutectic solvents; the development and application of biodegradable membranes; green separation of active ingredients in food and natural products, etc. He has presided over more than 10 projects such as the National Bast Industry Technology System Position Scientist Project and the National Natural Science Foundation General Project. He has published more than 50 SCI papers, been authorized as the first author of 18 invention patents and won one Third-Class Hunan Provincial Natural Science Award as the first author.