Heliandian

PhD Team

Unite industry leaders to drive the development of leafy grass industries.

Research Strength

Talent Development

Established industry-academia-research collaborations with multiple universities to train 20+ graduate students specializing in leafy grass.

Research Innovation

Led more than 10 national and provincial-level research projects, continuously driving technological innovation.

Technology Transfer

Apply for 30+ invention patents and achieve industrial application of scientific and technological achievements

Team Collaboration

Interdisciplinary expert team covering the full chain from cultivation and processing to quality control and marketing

Core Team Members

Zhang Ming

Zhang Ming

Founder & Chief Scientist / PhD

Specialization:Internet Finance Chain Technology

Co-founder of Helianthus Brand, established a complete industrial chain technology system for leafy grass production, from field cultivation to food processing. Led 8 national-level agricultural research projects and 12 provincial/ministerial key R&D programs. Published 45 academic papers in domestic and international core journals, including 28 indexed by SCI. Holds 23 invention patents in areas such as leafy grass cultivation, processing, and product development. Successfully led the team to develop a series of products including leafy grass egg rolls and noodles, transitioning leafy grass from the laboratory to the market and benefiting millions of consumers. Currently serves as a Visiting Researcher at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Council Member of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Sciences, and Position Scientist for the National Modern Agricultural Industry Technology System.

Second Class National Award for Science and Technology Progress (2018)
National Excellent Science and Technology Worker (2020)
3 Provincial and Ministerial First-Class Awards
23 invention patent(s)
28 SCI papers
Li Xuemei

Li Xuemei

Director of R&D / PhD in Food Science

Specialization:Food Processing and Nutrient Retention

Ph.D. in Food Science from Jiangnan University; expert in deep-processing R&D for Forage Leaf Grass; led development of multiple health food products.

3 provincial or ministerial-level science and technology awards
8 food invention patents
20 core journal papers
Wang Jianguo

Wang Jianguo

Technical Consultant / Ph.D. in Ecology

Specialization:Ecological Agriculture and Sustainable Development

Ph.D. in Ecology from Peking University, dedicated to researching sustainable agricultural models and providing theoretical support for the base's long-term development.

National Natural Science Foundation Project Leader
Council Member of the Ecological Society
2 monograph(s)
Chen Siyu

Chen Siyu

Director of Quality / PhD in Pharmacy

Specialization:Functional Component Analysis and Pharmacological Research

Ph.D. from China Pharmaceutical University, specializing in the extraction and efficacy evaluation of active ingredients from leaf-forage grass to ensure product scientific validity and safety.

Young Scholars Award of the Pharmaceutical Society
GMP Certification Expert
Industry Standard Setter
Liu Zhiyuan

Liu Zhiyuan

Director of Manufacturing / PhD in Engineering

Specialization:Agricultural Product Processing Technology and Equipment

Ph.D. in Engineering from South China University of Technology; optimized production line process design to enhance efficiency and product quality.

Excellence in Engineering Award
10 process patents
Lean Production Expert
Zhao Yaqin

Zhao Yaqin

Marketing Director / MBA

Specialization:Brand Marketing and Market Expansion

CEIBS MBA, 15 years of experience in the FMCG industry, successfully launched multiple well-known health food brands.

Marketing Person of the Year
Brand Innovation Award
Channel Development Specialist

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