Dr. Jun Yang is now a senior scientist at Frito-Lay North America R&D,one of divisions of PepsiCo Inc., where he focuses on innovative product development associated with health and wellness, pioneers novel physical and chemical analysis and development methods in snacks and beverages.  Dr. Yang holds a Ph.D. in Food Science from Cornell University, and a M.S. in Nutritional Sciences from University of Connecticut. He is a leading author in several chapter books, has published over ten papers in peer reviewed journals, has presented over ten research papers in national and international conferences with topics widely covering bioactive compounds from plant-based foods, antioxidant and anticancer activities, and health effects of phytochemicals, and has filed several patent applications in the fields of fruit and vegetable, whole grains, and innovative raw ingredient applications. His research interests are on fruit and vegetable processing, functional foods and nutraceuticals for health promotion, cellular and molecular mechanisms of phytochemicals, and food chemistry. Dr. Yang is well-established researcher, and is consistently invited to review original research manuscripts by leading world food research journals such as food chemistry and Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.