Mingyong Zeng received his Bachelor's Degree in Refrigeration and Frozen Food Engineering from Heilongjiang Commerce University in 1986, his Master's Degree in Aquatic Products Processing and Storage Engineering from Ocean University of China in 1991, and his PhD in Aquatic Products Processing and Storage Engineering from Ocean University of China in 2005. He worked as an Assistant and Lecturer at the Department of Food Science and Engineering, Qingdao Ocean University (1986–1998), was promoted to Associate Professor at Ocean University of China (1998–2003), and became a Full Professor in 2003. He is now Dean of Sanya Graduate School at Ocean University of China and a renowned Shandong Province Teaching Master. Professor Zeng has led over 30 national and provincial research projects, published over 150 papers, obtained over 10 national patents, and authored nine textbooks. His outstanding teaching achievements include two National Teaching Achievement Awards and the development of two national-level quality courses. His research topics mainly include aquatic product preservation, the high-value utilization of seafood, food safety control mechanisms, and cold chain technology.