Prof. Zhou Weibiao has been conferred one of the 14 fellowships awarded by the Singapore National Academy of Science (SNAS) this year.
Beginning in 2011, the prestigious SNAS Fellowships have been awarded to outstanding researchers in Singapore who have distinguished themselves in the field of science. The SNAS, which was established in 1976, is widely respected for its key role in promoting the advancement of science and technology and recognising excellence in science in Singapore, as well as representing the scientific opinions of its members.
Prof. Zhou is the founding Head of the Department of Food Science and Technology under NUS Science. He is an internationally renowned food scientist in the field of food processing and food engineering, especially next-generation functional foods and emerging food processing technology. In recent years, he co-founded AuroraFood Pte Ltd and SafeLight Pte Ltd, both NUS spin-off companies based on the technologies developed by his research group.
For his significant contributions in the science of next-generation functional foods and emerging processing technology, as well as service rendered in education, Prof Zhou has been elected as an SNAS Fellow. Congratulations to Prof. Zhou!