Jianteng Xu (David)

Jianteng (David) Xu, Ph.D., serves as a Research Scientist at Grain Processing Corporation since October 2018, leading efforts in FYBRIN resistant starch, gel thickeners for dysphagia patients, soluble fiber development, and starch modification research. With experience in scaling up production and understanding the structure-function relationships of food ingredients, Jianteng Xu also supports quality control and technical services. Prior roles include R&D at Cargill focused on clean label starch, Graduate Research Assistant at Kansas State University specializing in highly substituted starch derivatives and anthocyanin applications, and internships in food chemistry and product development at Kellogg Company, JUST, and North Dakota State University. Jianteng Xu holds a Ph.D. in Grain Science, a Master's degree in Food Science, and a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, all from Kansas State University and North Dakota State University.