Food Scientist
Associate Professor, School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University
Dr. Jing Zhao is an Associate Professor in the School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at San Diego State University. Dr. Zhao received her Ph.D. degree in Animal and Food Sciences from the University of Kentucky and obtained her postdoctoral training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Florida State University, and the University of Kentucky. Dr. Zhao’ research focuses on the development, characterization (functionalities, flavor), and utilization of sustainable food proteins, such as plant, algae, and edible insect proteins.