D. F. Xie

Biography

Dr David Fengwei Xie holds a BE degree in Biological Engineering (2004) and a PhD in Polysaccharide Engineering (2009) from the South China University of Technology. He started his research career initially at the University of Guelph (Canada). He then spent a productive period of eight years at the University of Queensland (Australia), where he led several research projects and studied for a Graduate Certificate degree in Higher Education (2014). In 2017, he moved to the University of Warwick (UK) by accepting a Marie Curie fellowship (actually, it turned out to be two). In 2020, he was awarded a five-year EPSRC Fellowship, enabling him to continue pursuing his ambitious research endeavours. While his early studies were primarily centred around starch processing, Dr. Xie has since developed a profound expertise in polymers, composites, and food. His fervour lies in harnessing renewable and bio-polymers, with a particular emphasis on addressing urgent sustainability, health, and food-related challenges.

Dr David Fengwei Xie -- Expert in 'green'/bio-polymers for sustainability, materials, food and health — Dr David Fengwei Xie

Qualifications

Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (GCHEd), 2014, The University of Queensland, Australia
PhD in Polysaccharide Engineering, 2009, South China University of Technology, China
BE in Biological Engineering, 2004, South China University of Technology, China

Research experience

University of Bath, UK: Professor, 12/2023–Present
Newcastle University, UK: EPSRC Fellow, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer (equiv. Associate Professor), 12/2021–11/2023
University of Warwick, UK: Marie Skłodowska-Curie WIRL-COFUND Fellow, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellow, EPSRC Fellow, 10/2017–11/2021
The University of Queensland, Australia: UQ Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow, 02/2009–08/2017; Honorary Research Fellow, 09/2017–08/2020
University of Guelph, Canada: Post Doctoral Fellow, 08/2008–11/2008

Visiting

University of South Australia, Australia: 09/2024–10/2024
University of Wollongong, Australia: 06/2023–09/2023
California Institute of Technology, USA: 04/2018–06/2018
Université de Strasbourg, France: 09/2010 & 09/2011–10/2011

Publications

See the list of publications and Google Scholar profile. Some of Dr Xie’s research findings are highlighted here.

Journal editorial and review work

Peer review of many journal submissions (Publons); Recipient of Publons Peer Review Awards 2017, 2018 and 2019, indicating Top 1% in my fields; As a 2017 top reviewer (#8) for Australia and top reviewer (#2) for The University of Queensland, interviewed by Publons on 13/11/2017 and reported by Campus Morning Mail
Editorial work for journals:
- Editor, Carbohydrate Polymers, 02/2025–Present
- Editorial Board Member, Grain & Oil Science and Technology, 12/2024–Present
- Editorial Board Member, Food Wellness, 10/2024–Present
- Editorial Board Member, Discover Polymers, 06/2024–Present
- Topical Advisory Panel Member, Polymers, 03/2022–Present
- Editorial Board Member, Coatings, 06/2020–Present
- Editorial Board Member, Carbohydrate Polymers, 02/2020–02/2025
- Editorial Board Member, PLOS ONE, 07/2018–Present
- Guest Editor:
  - Topic Editor, Frontiers in Nutrition, Research Topic “Advanced Interactions of Bioactive Polysaccharides with Polyphenols and Proteins: Mechanisms, Functional Consequences, and Applications in Precision Nutrition”, 01/2026–08/2026
  - Guest Editor, Polymers, Special Issue “Sustainable Polymeric Composites from Polysaccharides”, 04/2025–11/2025
  - Topic Editor, Frontiers in Materials, Research Topic “Flexible Polymer-Based Nanocomposites and Nanofibers”, 10/2024–07/2025
  - Topic Editor, Frontiers in Chemistry, Research Topic “Discovery and Function Research of Novel Natural Products”, 06/2024–12/2025
  - Guest Editor, Polymers, Special Issue “Properties and Applications of Polysaccharides”, 01/2023–10/2024
  - Guest Editor, Polymers, Special Issue “Heterophase Polymer Materials”, 12/2022–12/2023
  - Topic Editor, Frontiers in Nutrition, Research Topic “Soft Matter and Colloids: Applications in Hydrophobic Nutrient Delivery System”, 09/2022–02/2023
  - Topic Editor, Frontiers in Nutrition, Research Topic “Food Digestibility and the Regulation of Glucose and Lipid Metabolism”, 04/2022–09/2022
  - Guest Editor, Coatings, Special Issue “Green Polymer Coatings and Films for Food and Health Applications”, 06/2020–12/2021
  - Guest Editor, Functional Composites Materials, Special Collection “Sustainable Polymer Composites: Functionality and Applications”, 12/2019–09/2020
  - Handling Editor, PLOS ONE, Call “Plastics in the Environment”, 06/2019–12/2019
  - Guest Editor, Polymers, Special Issue “Food Polymers: Chemistry, Structure, Function and Application”, 09/2018–06/2019
  - Guest Editor, Polymers, Special Issue “Biopolymers and Biobased Polymers: Chemistry and Engineering”, 07/2018–07/2019
  - Guest Editor, International Journal of Polymer Science, Special Issue “Food Polymers: Functionality and Applications”, 2015

Other highlights

Member, EPSRC Peer Review College
Professional member of RSC and IOM3

Acknowledgement

Dr David Fengwei Xie extends his heartfelt gratitude to all those who have offered their support, assistance, and collaboration throughout his journey.