Yonghai Sun
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Dr. Yonghai Sun’s research lies at the intersection of food engineering and oral processing, with a focus on understanding how food structures break down during mastication. His major contribution is the development of novel experimental and simulation methods to study food bolus formation, particularly through the design of biomimetic indenters that replicate human molar crowns. In his most cited work, Sun created double-tooth, single-tooth, cylinder-type, and wave-type indenters to systematically investigate how indenter surface shape influences particle size distribution during crushing. This research provides critical insights for designing foods with tailored texture and digestibility, bridging the gap between mechanical food properties and physiological oral processing. While his citation count is currently modest, his work represents foundational steps in validating simulation models for food fragmentation—a key challenge in food science and dental research. Sun’s innovative approach to mimicking human mastication mechanics has potential applications in developing texture-modified foods for elderly populations and individuals with swallowing difficulties, as well as advancing in vitro digestion models. His research continues to contribute to the growing field of food oral processing.
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