Professor Yan Sun received Doctor of Engineering Degree in the University of Tokyo in 1990. He started his teaching and research career in Tianjin University (TJU) in 1991 and beca...view moreProfessor Yan Sun received Doctor of Engineering Degree in the University of Tokyo in 1990. He started his teaching and research career in Tianjin University (TJU) in 1991 and became a full Professor in 1993. He is now a Chair Professor of TJU. In 2000, he was appointed to the Cheung Kong Professorship by the Ministry of Education (MOE) of China. In 2011, he received the Young Asian Biochemical Engineers’ Community Award from the Asian Federation of Biotechnology, and during 2002 to 2012 he received three academic research awards on bioseparations in China. His research interests include bioseparations and biocatalysis. He is an Editor of the Journal Chromatography A, an Associate Editor of Biochemical Engineering Journal, and an Associate Editor of Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering. His work has produced over 400 research papers published in peer-reviewed international journals and one book (Bioseparations Engineering, in Chinese).view less