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Email

pangzhen.zhang@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
Senior Lecturer (Food and Wine Science)
School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences
Education
Graduate Certificate
University of Melbourne
PhD
University of Melbourne
Masters (Coursework & Research)
University of Melbourne
Bachelors Degree (Honours)
Chinese University of Hong Kong
ORCID

0000-0002-9794-2269

Dr Pangzhen Zhang

Senior Lecturer (Food and Wine Science)
School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences

114 Scholarly works
19 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Peptidomics reveals enhanced bioactivities of hempseed cake induced by solid-state fermentation
    DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.149243
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Restoration of meropenem efficacy against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii by green tea polyphenol EGCG: Dual targeting of efflux and porin pathways
    DOI: 10.1016/j.phymed.2026.157871
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Mechanistic insights into the antioxidant activity of sorghum bran phenolics via compositional profiling, network pharmacology and molecular docking
    DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.118212
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Phenolic-rich blueberry extract enhances gentamicin efficacy against multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii BAA1605 via efflux inhibition and suppression of antibiotic-induced metabolic activation
    DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2026.108252
  • 2024

    Research grants (other domestic)

    Australian Hazelnut Five-Year Program of Research - Theme 2 Benchmarking
  • 2022

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Remote Sensing of Biotic Stress With Hyperspectral-Fluorescence Imaging
  • 2022

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Remote Sensing of Biotic Stress With Hyperspectral-Fluorescence Imaging
Pangzhen Zhang

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships


2022
<p>Recognition of my service to the Veski community as a Board Director from 2018 to 2022.</p> Veski
2015
Veski Sustainable Agriculture Fellow

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2025

    Journal article

    Natural deep eutectic solvent-based extraction of 3-deoxyanthocyanidins from sorghum bran: COSMO-RS screening, optimization, compositional profiling and mechanisms
    DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2025.146844
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Fermenting for flavour: Lactiplantibacillus plantarum improves flavour and functional properties of textured soy protein in meat analogue applications
    DOI: 10.1016/j.fbio.2025.107887
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Enhancement of Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactivity in Hempseed Cake via Solid-State Fermentation Using Aspergillus niger, Bacillus subtilis, and Lactobacillus rhamnosus
    DOI: 10.1007/s11947-025-03940-4
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Legume protein composition influences texturization during high temperature protein-starch complexation
    DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2025.111213
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Food substances alter gut resistome: Mechanisms, health impacts, and food components
    DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.70143
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Effect of cooking temperature and time on the quality and safety of hemp seed oil
    DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2025.115765

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2025

    Research contracts (non-grants)

    Screening Natural Extracts (Fucoidan) From Australian Seaweeds Phaeophyceae Against Lung Nodules Using 2D in Vitro Models
  • 2025

    Research contracts (non-grants)

    Innovative Processed Foods Based on Tropical Fruits

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