With some 30+ years’ experience of research, teaching, and industrial services across the USA, Canada, and China, I have acquired a good overview of the field of Food Science & Engineering, and particularly strong expertise in a specialized area of novel food ingredient delivery technologies for applications in fortified and functional foods. This international, multidisciplinary background enables me to interact with professionals in a variety of related fields. I have extensive teaching experience at university level and am also active in various professional activities, ranging from scientific program assessments, manuscript reviews, to industrial consultation/service. My current objective is to establish a regional-known research program at Cal Poly Pomona, with an emphasis on a brand new area of Functional Food Engineering, and hope to build up partnerships with national and international collaborators from academia and the related industries.