Publications
Peer-reviewed Journal Articles
At UA
# co-first author * corresponding author
80. Choffin, Z.M., Kong, L., Gan, Y., & Jeong, N.* (2025). A CNN-based microwave imagining system for detecting watermelon ripeness. IEEE Access. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3535804
79. Li, Y., Luo, Y., Song, X, Wang, Y., Liu, S., Ren, F., Kong, L., & Zhang, H. (2025) Enhancing Water Solubility of Phytosterols Through Co-Amorphization with Food-Grade Coformers. Current Research in Food Science. 10, 100984. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crfs.2025.100984
78. Wang, J., Shan, H., Qin, Y., Qin, D., Zhao, W., Yang, Z., Kong, L.*, & Li, S.* (2025). Electrospinning Zein with Theaflavin: Production, Characterization, and Application in Active Packaging for Cold-fresh Pork. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 287, 138594. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.138594
77. Guo, J.*, Szacilo, A., & Kong, L.* (2025). Resistant starch, chronic kidney disease, and the gut microbiome: a mini-review. Food Frontiers. 6 (1), 5-14. https://doi.org/10.1002/fft2.474
76. Zhang, Y., Li, S., Feng, J., Binkley, L., Tan, L.*, & Kong, L.* (2025). Enhancing Lutein Stability and Bioaccessibility with High Internal Phase Emulsions Stabilized by Octenylsuccinylated Starch. Food Frontiers. https://doi.org/10.1002/fft2.475
75. Jeong, N., Gan, Y., & Kong, L.* (2024). Emerging non-invasive microwave and millimeter-wave imaging technologies for food inspection. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2024.2364225
74. Tan, L., Zhang, Y., Dawson, R., & Kong, L. (2024). Lutein Supplementation for Early-Life Health and Development: Current Knowledge, Challenges, and Implications. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2024.2357275
73. Zhang, Y., Kong, L., Lawrence, J., & Tan, L.* (2024). Utilization of Biopolymer-Based Lutein Emulsion as an Effective Delivery System to Improve Lutein Bioavailability in Neonatal Rats. Nutrients. 16(3): 422. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16030422
72. Ahmed, M., Mustafa, H., Wu, M., Babaei, M., Kong, L.*, Jeong, N.*, and Gan, Y.* (2024). Few shot learning for avocado maturity determination from microwave images. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 100977. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2024.100977
71. Zhou, J., Jung, S.E., Shin, Y.H., & Kong, L.* (2024). Drivers behind consumers’ intent to purchase deodorized soy milk. Food Innovation and Advances. https://doi.org/10.48130/fia-0024-0009
70. Zhang, Y., Li, S., Kong, L.*, & Tan, L.* (2024). Developing Biopolymer-Stabilized Emulsions for Improved Stability and Bioaccessibility of Lutein. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129202
69. Zhou, J., Hopfer, H., & Kong, L.* (2024). Odor-scavenging capabilities of pre-formed “empty” V-type starches for beany off-flavor compounds. Food Hydrocolloids. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.109315
68. Tan, L.*, Zhang, Y., Dawson, R., & Kong, L. (2023). Roles of macular carotenoids in brain function throughout the lifespan: a review of recent research. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2023.100785
67. Guo, J., Ellis, A., Zhang, Y., Kong, L.*, & Tan, L.* (2023). Starch-Ascorbyl Palmitate Inclusion Complex, a Type 5 Resistant Starch, Reduced in vitro Starch Digestibility and Improved in vivo Glycemic Response in Mice. Carbohydrate Polymers. 121289. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121289
66. Han, X., Li, D., Zhou, J., Zheng, Y., Kong, L., Li, L., Yan, F. (2023). Electrospun single-phase spinel magnetic high entropy oxide nanoparticles via low-temperature ambient annealing. Nanoscale Advances. 5, 3075-3083. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3NA00090G
65. Szacilo, A., Tong, X., Tan, L., Chen, H., & Kong, L.* (2023). The role of information quality in designing effective nutrition education programs for pecans. Food Innovation and Advances. 2(2): 156-162. https://doi.org/10.48130/FIA-2023-0018
64. Zhou, J., & Kong, L.* (2023). Encapsulation and retention profile of thymol from pre-formed “empty” v-type starch inclusion complex. Food Frontiers. 4:902–910. https://doi.org/10.1002/fft2.222
63. Guo, J., Payton, R. B., Tan, L., & Kong, L.* (2023). Effect of Resistant Starch Consumption on Appetite and Satiety: A Review. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 100564. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2023.100564
62. Liu, S., Kong, L., Huang, T., Wei, X., Tan, L., Luo, H., & Zhang, H., (2023). Encapsulation in amylose inclusion complex enhances the stability and release of vitamin D. Nutrients. 15(5), 1111. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15051111
61. Guo, J., Gutierrez, A., Tan, L., & Kong, L.* (2023). Considerations and strategies for optimizing health benefits of resistant starch. Current Opinion in Food Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cofs.2023.101008
60. Angel, N., Li, S., & Kong, L.* (2023). Emerging Applications of Nanofibers Electrospun from Carbohydrate Polymers. Journal of Future Foods. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfutfo.2023.11.001
59. Zhou, J., & Kong, L.* (2023). Complexation with pre-formed “empty” v-type starch for encapsulation of aroma compounds. Food Science and Human Wellness. 12(2), 488-494. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fshw.2022.07.050
58. Xiao, H., Gu, Y., Yao, Y., Kong, L., Li, L., & Feng, Y. (2023). Processing Induced Nanoscale Heterogeneity Impact on the Mechanical and Electrical Behavior of Cu-Zr Thin Film Metallic Glasses. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces. 100094. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsurfi.2022.100094
57. Garvin, J., Abushakra, F., Choffin, Z., Shiver, B., Gan, Y., Kong, L., & Jeong, N. (2023). Microwave imaging for watermelon maturity determination. Current Research in Food Science. 100412. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crfs.2022.100412
56. Guo, J., Shi, L., & Kong, L.* (2023). Structure-digestibility relationship of starch inclusion complex with salicylic acid. Carbohydrate Polymers. 120147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120147
55. Tong, X., Szacilo, A., Chen, H., Tan, L., & Kong, L.* (2022). Using rich media to promote knowledge on nutrition and health benefits of pecans among young consumers. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 10, 100387. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2022.100387
54. Guo, J., Tan, L., & Kong, L.* (2022). Multiple levels of health benefits from resistant starch. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 10, 100380. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2022.100380
53. Jia, Y., Kong, L., Zhang, B., Fu, X., & Huang, Q. (2022). Fabrication and characterization of Pickering high internal phase emulsions stabilized by debranched starch-capric acid complex nanoparticles. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 207, 791-800. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.03.142
52. Shi, L, Li, Z., Guo, J., Kong, L., Ren, Z., & Weng, W. (2022). Encapsulation and controlled release kinetics of ethylene into “pre-formed” V-type starch and granular cold-water-soluble starch. Carbohydrate Polymers. 119360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119360
51. Guo, J., & Kong, L.* (2022) Structure-digestibility relationship of V-type starch inclusion complexes with hydrothermal treatments. Food Hydrocolloids. 107533. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.107533
50. Angel, N., Li, S., Yan, F., & Kong, L.* (2022). Recent advances in electrospinning of nanofibers from bio-based carbohydrate polymers and their applications. Trends in Food Science and Technology. 108, 308-324. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2022.01.003
49. Guo, J., Ziegler, G., & Kong, L.* (2021). Polymorphic transitions of V-type amylose upon hydration and dehydration. Food Hydrocolloids. 125, 107372. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107372
48. Vijayaraghavan, S. N., Wall, J., Menon, H. G., Duan, X., Guo, L., Amin, A., Han, X., Kong, L., Zheng, Y., Li, L., Yan, F. (2021). Interfacial engineering with NiOx nanofibers as hole transport layer for carbon-based perovskite solar cells. Solar Energy, 230, 591-597. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2021.10.039
47. Guo, J.#, Gutierrez, A.#, Tan, L., & Kong, L.* (2021). Inhibitory effect of ascorbic acid on in vitro enzymatic digestion of raw and cooked starches. Frontiers in Nutrition, 8, 758367. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2021.758367
46. Zhou, J., Azrad, M., & Kong, L.* (2021). Effect of limonene on cancer development in rodent models: a systematic review. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 5, 725077. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2021.725077
45. Guo, J., Knol, L., Yang, X., & Kong, L.* (2021). Dietary fiber intake is inversely related to serum heavy metal concentrations among US adults consuming recommended amounts of seafood: NHANES 2013-2014. Food Frontiers. https://doi.org/10.1002/fft2.114
44. Zhang, Y., Xiao, Z., Ager, E., Kong, L.*, & Tan, L.* (2021). Nutritional quality and health benefits of microgreens, a crop of modern agriculture. Journal of Future Foods. 1(1), 58-66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfutfo.2021.07.001
43. Zhou, J.#, Guo, J.#, Gladden, I., Contreras, A., & Kong, L.* (2021). Complexation ability and physicochemical properties of starch inclusion complexes with C18 fatty acids. Food Hydrocolloids. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107175
42. Shi, L., Zhou, J., Guo, J., Gladden, I., & Kong, L.* (2021). Starch inclusion complex for the encapsulation and controlled release of bioactive guest compounds. Carbohydrate Polymers. 118596. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118596
41. Guo, J., & Kong, L.* (2021). Inhibition of in vitro starch digestion by ascorbyl palmitate and its inclusion complex with starch. Food Hydrocolloids. 107032. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.107032
40. Wang, Y.#, Zhang, Y.#, Guan, L., Wang, S., Zhang, J., Tan, L., Kong, L.*, Zhang, H. (2021). Lipophilization and amylose inclusion complexation enhance the stability and release of catechin. Carbohydrate Polymers. 118251. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118251
39. Guo, L., Vijayaraghavan, S. N., Duan, X., Menon, H. G., Wall, J., Kong, L., Gupta, S., Li, L., Yan, F. (2021). Stable and efficient Sb2Se3 solar cells with solution-processed NiOx hole-transport layer. Solar Energy, 218, 525-531. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2021.02.063
38. Kong, L.*, Zhou, J., Hu, Z., Feng, T. (2020). International Research Progress on Encapsulation and Release of Flavor Substances by Starch-based Wall Materials. Science and Technology of Cereals, Oils and Foods, 29(1), 31.40. https://doi.org/10.16210/j.cnki.1007-7561.2021.01.004
37. Zhang, Y., Kong, L.*, Tan, L. (2020). Effectiveness of nanoscale delivery systems on improving the bioavailability of lutein in rodent models: A systematic review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2020.1853035
36. Li, S., Kong, L.*, & Ziegler, G. R. (2020). Electrospinning of octenylsuccinylated starch-pullulan nanofibers from aqueous dispersions. Carbohydrate Polymers. 116933. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116933
35. Gutierrez, A., Feng, J., Tan, L., & Kong, L.* (2020).Inhibitory effect of four types of tea on the in vitro digestion of starch. Food Frontiers. 1– 8. https://doi.org/10.1002/fft2.39
34. Guo, J., Kong, L.*, & Xu, B. (2020). Microencapsulation of curcumin by spray drying and freeze drying. LWT – Food Science and Technology. 109892. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.109892
33. Angel, N., Vijayaraghavan, S. N., Yan, F., & Kong, L.* (2020). Electrospun cadmium selenide nanoparticles-loaded cellulose acetate fibers for solar thermal application. Nanomaterials. 10(7), 1329. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano10071329
32. Chen, H., Tong, X., Tan, L., & Kong, L.* (2020). Consumers’ acceptability and perceptions toward the consumption of hydroponically and soil grown broccoli microgreens. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 100051. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2020.100051
31. Zhang, Y., Crowe-White, K., Kong, L., Tan, L. (2020). Vitamin A status and deposition in neonatal and weanling rats reared by mothers consuming normal and high fat diets with adequate or supplemented vitamin A. Nutrients, 12(5), 1460. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12051460
30. Zhang, Y., Gladden, I., Guo, J., Tan, L., & Kong, L.* (2020). Enzymatic digestion of amylose and high amylose maize starch inclusion complexes with alkyl gallates. Food Hydrocolloids, 108, 106009. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2020.106009
29. Guo, J., Tan, L., & Kong, L.* (2020). Impact of dietary intake of resistant starch on obesity and associated metabolic profiles in human: A systematic review of the literature. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2020.1747391
28. Gutierrez, A., Guo, J., Feng, J., Tan, L., & Kong, L.* (2020). Inhibition of starch digestion by gallic acid and alkyl gallates. Food Hydrocolloids. 105603. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105603
27. Tan, L., Nuffer, H., Feng, J., Kwan, S., Chen, H., Xiao, T., & Kong, L.* (2020). Antioxidant properties and sensory evaluation of microgreens from commercial and local farms. Food Science and Human Wellness, 9(1), 45-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fshw.2019.12.002
26. Angel, N., Guo, L., Yan, F., Wang, H., & Kong, L.* (2020). Effect of processing parameters on the electrospinning of cellulose acetate studied by response surface methodology. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 100015. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2019.100015
25. Kong, L., Perez-Santos, D. M., & Ziegler, G. R. (2019). Effect of guest structure on amylose-guest inclusion complexation. Food Hydrocolloids, 97, 105188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105188
24. Shi, L., Hopfer, H., Ziegler, G. R., & Kong, L.* (2019). Starch-menthol inclusion complex: structure and release kinetics. Food Hydrocolloids, 97, 105183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105183
23. Wang, S.,# Kong, L.,# Zhao, Y., Tan, L., Du, Z., & Zhang, H. (2019). Lipophilization and molecular encapsulation of p-coumaric acid by amylose inclusion complex. Food Hydrocolloids, 93, 270-275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.02.044
22. Guo, J., Kong, L., Du, B., & Xu B. (2019). Morphological and physicochemical characterization of starches isolated from chestnuts cultivated in different regions of China. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 130, 357-368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.02.126
21. Tan, L., & Kong, L.* (2019). Starch-guest inclusion complexes: Formation, structure, and enzymatic digestion. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 60:5, 780-790. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2018.1550739
20. Wang, H., Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R. (2019). Aligned wet-electrospun starch fiber mats. Food Hydrocolloids, 90, 113-117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2018.12.008
19. Wang, H., Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R. (2019). Fabrication of starch – nanocellulose composite fibers by electrospinning. Food Hydrocolloids, 90, 90-98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2018.11.047
18. Wang, H., Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R. (2018). Plasticization and conglutination improve the tensile strength of electrospun starch fiber mats. Food Hydrocolloids, 83, 393-396. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2018.05.040
17. Kong, L., Yucel, U., Yoksan, R., Elias, R. J., & Ziegler, G. R. (2018). Characterization of amylose inclusion complexes using electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy. Food Hydrocolloids, 82, 82-88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2018.03.050
16. Gunenc, A., Kong, L., Elias, R. J., & Ziegler, G. R. (2018). Inclusion complex formation between high amylose corn starch and alkylresorcinols from rye bran. Food Chemistry, 259, 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.02.149
15. Kong, L., Stapleton, J., & Ziegler, G. R. (2018). Characterization of macromolecular orientation in κ-carrageenan fibers using polarized Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Vibrational Spectroscopy, 94, 61–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vibspec.2017.12.004
14. Kong, L., Bhosale, R., & Ziegler, G. R. (2017). Encapsulation and stabilization of β-carotene by amylose inclusion complexes. Food Research International, 105, 446-452. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2017.11.058
13. Liu, J., Jiang, L., Zhang, Y., Du, Z., Qiu, X., Kong, L., & Zhang, H. (2017). Binding behaviors and structural characteristics of ternary complexes of β-lactoglobulin, curcumin, and fatty acids. RSC Advances, 7(73), 45960-45967. https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA09012A
Peer-reviewed Journal Articles
Prior to UA
12. Kong, L., & Baik, B. K. (2016). Degree of starchy endosperm separation from bran as a milling quality trait of wheat grain. Journal of Cereal Sciences, 69, 49-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2016.02.001
11. Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R. (2014). Molecular entanglement and electrospinnability of biopolymers. Journal of Visualized Experiments, 93, e51933. https://doi.org/10.3791/51933
10. Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R. (2014). Molecular encapsulation of ascorbyl palmitate in preformed V-type amylose and starch. Carbohydrate Polymers, 111, 256-263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2014.04.033
9. Kong, L., Lee, C., Kim, S. H., & Ziegler, G. R. (2014). Characterization of starch polymorphic structures using sum frequency generation (SFG) vibrational spectroscopy. Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 118(7), 1775-1783. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp411130n
8. Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R. (2014). Rheological aspects in fabricating pullulan fibers by electro-wet-spinning. Food Hydrocolloids, 38, 220-226. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2013.12.016
7. Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R. (2014). Formation of starch-guest inclusion complexes in electrospun starch fibers. Food Hydrocolloids, 38, 211-219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2013.12.018
6. Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R. (2014). Fabrication of pure starch fibers by electrospinning. Food Hydrocolloids, 36, 20-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2013.08.021
5. Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R. (2013). Quantitative relationship between electrospinning parameters and starch fiber diameter. Carbohydrate Polymers, 92(2), 1416-1422. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2012.09.026
4. Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R. (2012). Patents on fiber spinning from starches. Recent patents on Food, Nutrition & Agriculture, 4(3):210-219.
3. Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R. (2012). Fabrication of κ-carrageenan fibers by wet spinning: addition of ι-carrageenan. Food Hydrocolloids, 30(1), 302-306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2012.06.011
2. Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R. (2012). Role of molecular entanglements on starch fiber formation by electrospinning. Biomacromolecules, 13(8), 2247-2253. https://doi.org/10.1021/bm300396j
1. Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R. (2011). Fabrication of κ-carrageenan fibers by wet spinning: spinning parameters. Materials, 4(10), 1805-1817. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma4101805
Presentations
106. (Invited Speaker) Kong, L., & Tan, L., Modified starch-based structures for food and nutrition applications. ACS Fall 2024. Denver, CO. (Aug 21, 2024).
105. Gan, Y., Jeong, N., & Kong, L., DSFAS-AI: Food quality evaluation leveraging bias-robust, domain-adaptive deep learning on millimeter wave (mmWave) images. USDA-NIFA A1541 Data Science for Food and Agriculture Systems Grantees’ Meeting. Manhattan, KS. (July 25, 2024).
104. Jeong, N., Gan, Y., & Kong, L., Microwave Imaging System with Machine Learning
for Detecting Foreign Objects in Packaged Food. USDA-NIFA A1521 Engineering for Agricultural Production and Processing Grantees’ Meeting. Manhattan, KS. (July 25, 2024).
103. Kong, L., Tan, L., & Zhang, Y., Developing lutein emulsion-based formula for supporting early-life health. USDA-NIFA A1343 Food and Human Health Grantees’ Meeting. West Lafayette, IN. (May 24, 2024).
102. (Invited Speaker) Kong, L., & Tan, L., Developing Octenylsuccinylated Starch-Stabilized Emulsions to Improve Lutein Stability, in vitro Bioaccessibility, and in vivo Bioavailability. (Beijing, China). The International Symposium on Food Innovation and Future Food Technology. (May 17, 2024).
101. (Invited Speaker) Kong, L., Developing Starch-Guest Inclusion Complex with Enzymatic Resistance and Low Glycemic Index. Cereals & Grains 2023 Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. (Oct 19, 2023).
100. (Invited Speaker) Kong, L., In vitro Digestion Kinetics and in vivo Glycemic Response of Enzymatic Resistant Starch-Ascorbyl Palmitate Inclusion Complex. 2023 Starch Round Table. Chicago, IL. (Oct 16, 2023).
99. Yan, F. & Kong, L., Photoactive Nanoparticle-Decorated Bio-Nanofibers for Solar Energy Conversion. USDA-NIFA A1511 Nanotechnology Grantees’ Meeting. Knoxville, TN. (Aug 10, 2023).
98. (Invited Speaker) Kong, L., Starch-Ascorbyl Palmitate Inclusion Complex with Enzymatic Resistance and Low Glycemic Index. The 11th Food Science Annual Meeting. Nanjing, China. (Aug 5, 2023).
97. (Invited Speaker) Kong, L., Designing Starch-Guest Inclusion Complex with Enzymatic Resistance and Low Glycemic Index. 2023 IFT FIRST Scientific & Technical Forum. Chicago, IL. (Jul 19, 2023).
96. (Invited Speaker) Kong, L., Molecular Encapsulation of Aroma Compounds by V-Type Starch. Lecture at Shanghai Institute of Technology. Shanghai, China. (May 30, 2023).
95. (Invited Speaker) Kong, L., Recent Development in Novel Resistant Starch-Guest Inclusion Complex. FST-DLS Lecture Series at UIC. Zhuhai, China. (May 25, 2023).
94. (Invited Speaker) Kong, L., SCUT Lecture Series on Electrospinning and Starch-Guest Inclusion Complex. SCUT Lecture Series. Guangzhou, China. (May 24, 2023).
93. (Invited Speaker) Kong, L., Electrospinning of Nanofibers from Bio-based Polymers. International Symposium on Ecological Conservation and Sustainable Food Development. Yinchuan, China. (May 14, 2023).
92. (Invited Speaker) Kong, L., Producing Fibers and Resistant Starch from High Amylose Starches. Roquette Scientific Review. (Feb 27, 2023)
91. (Invited Speaker) Kong, L., Recent Advancements in Resistant Starch-Guest Inclusion Complex. The Food Science Symposium on Carbohydrate Hydrocolloids in Food Systems 2022. (Nov 3, 2022).
90. Zhou, J., & Kong, L., Complexation Ability and Physicochemical Properties of Inclusion Complexes Formed between “Empty” V-type starch and Aroma Compounds of Different Structures. Conference of Food Engineering 2022, Raleigh, NC. (Sept 19, 2022).
89. Guo, J., Zhang, Y., Kong, L., & Tan, L., In vitro Digestion Kinetics and in vivo Glycemic Response of Starch Inclusion Complex, A Novel Type of Resistant Starch. NACAN Summit Frontiers in Nutrition Joint Symposium. (July 24, 2022).
88. Guo, J., Zhang, Y., Kong, L., & Tan, L., In vitro Starch Digestibility and in vivo Glycemic Response of Starch Inclusion Complexes Produced with Different Methods and Hydrothermal Treatments. Nutrition Live Online 2022 by American Society of Nutrition. (June 6, 2022).
87. Zhou, J., Guo, J., Gladden, I., Contreras, A., & Kong, L., Complexation Ability and Physicochemical Properties of Starch-C18 Fatty Acids Inclusion Complexes. Poster Presentation. Southeastern Universities Graduate Research Symposium 2022. (Apr 21, 2022)
86. Kelley, J., Zhang, Y., Tan, L., & Kong, L., Preparation and Optimization of Biopolymer-based Lutein Emulsions. 2022 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (April 4, 2022).
85. LaLance, R., Sankaranarayanan, V., Xiao, H., Yan, F., & Kong, L., Fabrication of Cellulose Acetate Nanofibers Loaded with Iron(III) Oxide Nanoparticles by Electrospinning. 2022 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (April 4, 2022).
84. Zhang, Y., Kong, L., & Tan, L., Biopolymer Stabilized Emulsions Improved Storage Stability and in vitro Bioaccessibility of Lutein. 2022 UWA University Research Symposium. (March 9, 2022).
83. Guo, J., Zhang, Y., Kong, L., & Tan, L., Evaluation of Digestion Kinetics and Glycemic Index of Starch Inclusion Complex, a Novel Type of Resistant Starch. 2022 UWA University Research Symposium. (March 9, 2022).
82. Guo, J., & Kong, L., Effect of Hydrothermal Treatments on the in vitro Digestibility of V-type Starch Inclusion Complexes. 2022 UWA University Research Symposium. (March 9, 2022).
81. Zhou, J., Jung, S. E., Shin, Y. H., & Kong, L., Factors Influencing Consumer Purchase Intention of “Empty” V-Type Starch Deodorized Soy Milk – A Pilot Study. 2022 UWA University Research Symposium. (March 9, 2022).
80. Kelley, J., Zhang, Y., Tan, L., & Kong, L., Preparation and Optimization of Biopolymer-based Lutein Emulsions. 2022 UWA University Research Symposium. (March 9, 2022).
79. Dawson, R., Zhang, Y., Kong, L., & Tan, L., The Roles of Lutein in Visual and Cognitive Function across the Lifespan: A Comprehensive Review. 2022 UWA University Research Symposium. (March 9, 2022).
78. Guo, J., & Kong, L., In vitro Digestibility profiles of Starch-Guest Inclusion Complexes with Hydrothermal Treatments. International Virtual Conference on Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods for Human Health. (January 27, 2022).
77. Guo, J., & Kong, L., Effect of Guest Compound and Hydrothermal Treatments on the Digestibility of Starch-Guest Inclusion Complex. 2021 Starch Round Table. (October 8, 2021).
76. Guo, J., Gutierrez, A., Tan, L., & Kong, L., Inhibitory Effect of Vitamin C and its Derivative on in vitro Enzymatic Digestion of Raw and Cooked Starches. 2nd Annual NACAN Summit (2021) (Virtual Conference). (July 17, 2021).
75. Zhou, J., Gladden, I., Contreras, A., & Kong, L., Complexation Ability and Physicochemical Properties of Starch Inclusion Complexes with C18 Fatty Acids. 2021 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting (Virtual Conference) (July 19, 2021).
74. Guo, J., Contreras, A., & Kong, L., Inhibitory Effect of Lipid Guest Compounds on the in vitro Digestion of Starch. 2021 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting (Virtual Conference) (July 19, 2021).
73. Guo, J., Gutierrez, A., Contreras, A., & Kong, L., In vitro Digestibility Profiles of Different Types of Resistant Starch with Bioactive Guest Inhibitors. Nutrition 2021 Live Online. June 7th, 2021.
72. Zhang, Y., Li, S., Kong, L., & Tan, L., Applying Pickering emulsions stabilized by octenylsuccinylated starch and gum Arabic as lutein carriers to improve its stability. Nutrition 2021 Live Online (June 2021)
71. Angel, N., Sankaranarayanan, V., Yan, F., & Kong, L., Electrospinning Iron(III) Oxide Nanoparticles-Loaded Cellulose Acetate Nanofibers. 2021 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (March 31, 2021).
70. Dam, K., Wang, X., Feng, J., Wang, J., & Kong, L., Improved Performance of Cementitious Materials by Tree Nut Extracts. 2021 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (March 31, 2021).
69. Gutierrez, A., Guo, J., & Kong, L., Inhibition of Carbohydrate Digesting and Metabolic Enzymes by Food Antioxidants. 2021 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (March 31, 2021).
68. Contreras, A., Zhou, J., Guo, J., & Kong, L., Inhibitory Effect of Lipid Guest Compounds on the In Vitro Digestion of Starch. 2021 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (March 31, 2021).
67. Li, C., & Kong, L., Phase Behavior and Complex Coacervation of Chitosan and Gum Arabic. 2021 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (March 31, 2021).
66. Petrucci, A., & Kong, L., Phase Separation and Electrospinning of Complex Coacervates. 2021 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (March 31, 2021).
65. Ager, E., Zhang, Y., Tan, L., & Kong, L., Reviewing the Nutritional Quality and Sensory Properties of Microgreens. 2021 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (March 31, 2021).
64. Gladden, I., Zhou, J., Contreras, A., & Kong, L., Starch Inclusion Complexes with C18 Fatty Acids of Different Degree of Unsaturation. 2021 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (March 31, 2021).
63. Zhang, Y., Kong, L., & Tan, L., Lipophilization and Amylose Inclusion Complexation Enhance the Photostability and Thermal Stability of Catechin. 2021 UWA University Research Symposium, Livingston, AL (March 9, 2021).
62. Ager, E., Zhang, Y., Tan, L., & Kong, L., Reviewing the Nutritional Quality and Sensory Properties of Microgreens. 2021 UWA University Research Symposium, Livingston, AL (March 9, 2021).
61. Gladden, I., Zhou, J., Contreras, A., & Kong, L., Complexation Ability and Physicochemical Properties of Starch Inclusion Complexes with C18 Fatty Acids. 2021 UWA University Research Symposium, Livingston, AL (March 9, 2021).
60. Zhou, J., Gladden, I., Contreras, A., & Kong, L., Effects of Fatty Acid Chemical Structure on the Complexation Ability and Physicochemical Properties of Starch-C18 Fatty Acid Inclusion Complexes. 2021 UWA University Research Symposium, Livingston, AL (March 9, 2021).
59. Angel, N., Sankaranarayanan, V., Yan, F., & Kong, L., Electrospinning Iron(III) Oxide Nanoparticles-Loaded Cellulose Acetate Nanofibers. 2021 UWA University Research Symposium, Livingston, AL (March 9, 2021).
58. Wang, X., Dam, K., Feng, J., Kong, L., & Wang, J., Improved Performance of Cementitious Materials by Tree Nut Extracts. 2021 UWA University Research Symposium, Livingston, AL (March 9, 2021).
57. Gutierrez, A., Guo, J., & Kong, L., Inhibition of Carbohydrate Digesting and Metabolic Enzymes by Food Antioxidants. 2021 UWA University Research Symposium, Livingston, AL (March 9, 2021).
56. Guo, J., Contreras, A., & Kong, L., Inhibition of in vitro Starch Digestion by Bioactive Guest Compounds. 2021 UWA University Research Symposium, Livingston, AL (March 9, 2021).
55. Contreras, A., Zhou, J., Guo, J., & Kong, L., Inhibitory Effect of Lipid Guest Compounds on the In Vitro Digestion of Starch. 2021 UWA University Research Symposium, Livingston, AL (March 9, 2021).
54. Li, C., & Kong, L., Phase Behavior and Complex Coacervation of Chitosan and Gum Arabic. 2021 UWA University Research Symposium, Livingston, AL (March 9, 2021).
53. Petrucci, A., & Kong, L., Phase Separation and Electrospinning of Complex Coacervates. 2021 UWA University Research Symposium, Livingston, AL, United States. (March 9, 2021).
52. Ager, E., & Kong, L., Reviewing the Nutritional Quality and Sensory Properties of Microgreens,” 2021 UWA University Research Symposium, Livingston, AL (March 9, 2021).
51. Gladden, I., Zhang, Y., Guo, J., Tan, L., & Kong, L., Enzymatic Digestion of Starch Inclusion Complexes with Alkyl Gallates. 2020 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (October 28, 2020).
50. Lubbat, T., & Kong, L., Fabrication of food biopolymers-based nanoparticles by electrostatic atomization. 2020 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (October 28, 2020).
49. Abercrombie, A., Yao, X., Zhou, J., Bonizzoni, M., & Kong, L., Host-guest complexation of cyclodextrins studied by isothermal titration calorimetry. 2020 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (October 28, 2020).
48. Gutierrez, A., Guo, J., Tan, L., & Kong, L., Inhibitory Effect of Vitamin C on the in vitro Enzymatic Digestion of Raw and Cooked Starch. 2020 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (October 28, 2020).
47. Berry, I., & Kong, L., Recent Developments in Electrospinning of Chitosan Nanofibers. 2020 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (October 28, 2020).
46. Angel, N., *Sankaranarayanan, V., Yan, F., & Kong, L., Photoactive Nanoparticles-Loaded Bio-Nanofibers for Solar Thermal Conversion, 2020 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (October 1, 2020).
45. Guo, J., Gutierrez, A., Zhang, Y., Gladden, I., Tan, L., & Kong, L., Increasing Resistant Starch Content by Dietary Phenolic Compounds. The North America Chinese Society for Nutrition (NACSN) Summit (2020) Frontiers in Nutrition (Virtual Conference) (July 11, 2020).
44. Guo, J., Gutierrez, A., Feng, J., Tan, L., & Kong, L., Inhibition of starch digestion by gallic acid and alkyl gallates. ASN Nutrition 2020, Seattle, WA (June 2020).
43. Zhang, Y., Crowe-White, K., Kong, L., & Tan, L., Vitamin A status in neonatal and weanling rats reared by mothers consuming normal and high fat diets with or without vitamin A supplementation. ASN Nutrition 2020, Seattle, WA (June 2020).
42. Tan, L., Emerson, A., Zhang, Y., Anderson, D., & Kong, L., Age-mediated Pharmacokinetics of Lutein in Rats: the APL Study. Faculty Research Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (April 2020).
41. Guo, J., & Kong, L., Dietary Fiber Intake is Inversely Related to Serum Heavy Metal Concentrations among US Adults Consuming Recommended Amounts of Seafood: Results from the 2013-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. 2020 UWA University Research Symposium, Livingston, AL (March 10, 2020).
40. Gladden, I., Zhang, Y., Guo, J., Tan, L., & Kong, L., Enzymatic Digestion of Starch Inclusion Complexes with Alkyl Gallates. 2020 UWA University Research Symposium, Livingston, AL (March 10, 2020).
39. Gutierrez, A., Guo, J., Tan, L., & Kong, L., Inhibitory Effect of Vitamin C on the in vitro Enzymatic Digestion of Raw and Cooked Starch. 2020 UWA University Research Symposium, Livingston, AL (March 10, 2020).
38. Zhou, J., Guo, J., & Kong, L., Starch inclusion complexes for triggered and extended release of aroma compounds. 2020 UWA University Research Symposium, Livingston, AL (March 10, 2020).
37. Guo, J., Goza, J. L., Shi, L., Ziegler, G. R., Hopfer, H., & Kong, L., Amylose-guest inclusion complexes for triggered and extended release of aroma compounds. 2019 Starch Round Table, Denver, CO (November 1, 2019)
36. Guo, J., Zhang, Y., Tan, L., & Kong, L., Molecular encapsulation of bioactive compounds by starch-guest inclusion complex. ACS Fall 2019 National Meeting, San Diego, CA (August 25, 2019).
35. Goza, J. L., Ziegler, G. R., Kong, L., & Hopfer, H., Sensory and instrumental characterization if novel amylose-menthol inclusion complexes for extended flavor release in chewing gum. 13th Pangborn Sensory Science Symposium, Edinburgh, UK. (July 28, 2019).
34. Feng, J., Tan, L., Zhang, H., & Kong, L., Amylose Inclusion Complexes with Alkyl Gallates. 2019 IFT Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA (June 5, 2019).
33. Guo, J., & Kong, L., Polymorphic Transitions of V-Type Amylose upon Hydration and Inclusion Complexation with Flavor Compounds. 2019 IFT Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA (June 5, 2019).
32. Gutierrez, A., Feng, J., Tan, L., & Kong, L., Inhibitory Effect of Tea on the in vitro Enzymatic Digestion of Starch, 2019 A&S Summit for Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity, Tuscaloosa, AL (Apr 12, 2019).
31. Angel, N., Guo, L., Yan, F., & Kong, L., Electrospinning of Cellulose Acetate Nanofibers: Process Optimization, 2019 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (March 27, 2019).
30. Berry, I., Guo, L., Yan, F., & Kong, L., Electrospinning of Thymol and Curcumin-Loaded Pullulan Nanofibers, 2019 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (March 27, 2019).
29. Gutierrez, A., Feng, J., Tan, L., & Kong, L., Inhibitory Effect of Tea on the in vitro Enzymatic Digestion of Starch, 2019 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (March 27, 2019).
28. Cooper, A., Zhang, Y., Kong, L., & Tan, L., Nanoencapsulation of Curcumin and β- carotene in Amylose Inclusion Complex, 2019 Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL (March 27, 2019).
27 Goza, J. L., Ziegler, G. R., Kong, L., & Hopfer, H., Understanding Temporal Characteristics of Encapsulated Mint Chewing Gum: A Preliminary Study. 2019 Gamma Sigma Delta Graduate Research Expo, State College, PA (March 26, 2019).
26. Angel, N., Guo, L., Yan, F., & Kong, L., Electrospinning of Cellulose Acetate Nanofibers: Process Optimization, University of West Alabama University Research Symposium 2019, Livingston, AL (March 5, 2019).
25. Berry, I., Guo, L., Yan, F., & Kong, L., Electrospinning of Thymol and Curcumin-Loaded Pullulan Nanofibers, University of West Alabama University Research Symposium 2019, Livingston, AL (March 5, 2019).
24. Zhang, Y., Cooper, A., Kong, L., & Tan, L., Enhanced Storage Stability and Photo-stability of beta-Carotene by Nanoencapsulation using Amylose Inclusion Complex, University of West Alabama University Research Symposium 2019, Livingston, AL (March 5, 2019).
23. Kwan, S. H., Feng, J., Meza, G., Tiong, H. K., Kong, L., & Tan, L., Evaluation of Nutritional Quality and Microbial Safety of Microgreens from Commercial and Local Organic Farms, University of West Alabama University Research Symposium 2019, Livingston, AL (March 5, 2019).
22. Guo, J., & Kong, L., Formation of Amylose-Aroma Inclusion Complexes: Menthol, Limonene, and Thymol, University of West Alabama University Research Symposium 2019, Livingston, AL (March 5, 2019).
21. Gutierrez, A., Feng, J., Tan, L., & Kong, L., Inhibitory Effect of Tea on the in vitro Enzymatic Digestion of Starch, University of West Alabama University Research Symposium 2019, Livingston, AL (March 5, 2019).
20. Shi, L., Kong, L., Ziegler, G. R., & Hopfer, H., Amylose-guest inclusion complexes for extended release of cyclic organic compounds, 256th ACS National Meeting, Boston, MA (Aug 20, 2018)
19. Wang, H., Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R., Electrospinning of reinforced and functionalized starch fibers, Gordon Research Conference: Nano-Enabled Technologies to Improve Efficiency, Quality, and Health in Food and Agriculture, South Hadley, MA (June 8, 2018)
18. Wang, H., Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R., Electrospinning of Reinforced Starch Fibers, 14th International Hydrocolloids Conference, Nanchang, China (May 25, 2018)
17. (Invited Speaker) Kong, L., Perez-Santos, D. M., & Ziegler, G. R., Starch-guest inclusion complexes: structure, formation, and applications, 14th International Hydrocolloids Conference, Nanchang, China (May 22, 2018)
15. Kong, L., Wang, H., Wang, J., & Ziegler, G. R., Electrospinning of Reinforced and Functionalized Starch Fibers, 2017 USDA Nanotechnology Grantees Annual Meeting, Washington, DC (May 18, 2017)
14. Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R., Production and Use of Biopolymer Nano-Fiber Fabrics, 2017 TechConnect World Innovation Conference, Washington, DC (May 17, 2017)
13. Kong, L., Wang, H., Wang, J., & Ziegler, G. R., Electrospinning of Reinforced and Functionalized Starch Fibers, 2016 USDA Nanotechnology Grantees Annual Meeting, State College, PA (Jun 6, 2016)
12. Kong, L., & Baik, B. K., Degree of starchy endosperm separation from bran as a milling quality trait of wheat grain, 2015 AACC International Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN (Oct 19, 2015)
11. Perez-Santos, D. M., Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R., Starch complexation as a function of guest molecule features, 2015 Starch Round Table, Minneapolis, MN (Oct 16, 2015)
10. Kong, L., Wang, H., & Ziegler, G. R., Electrospinning of reinforced and functionalized starch fibers, Gordon Research Conference: Nanoscale Science & Engineering for Agriculture & Food Systems, Waltham, MA (Jun 09, 2015)
9. Kong, L., Lee, C., Kim, S. H. & Ziegler, G. R., Characterization of starch polymorphic structures using vibrational sum frequency generation (SFG) spectroscopy, 247th ACS National Meeting, Dallas, TX (Mar 19, 2014)
8. Ziegler, G. R., & Kong, L., Electrospinning of starch fibers with starch-guest inclusion complexes, 2013 Starch Round Table, Albuquerque, NW (Sep 27, 2013).
7. Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R., Consumer product potential for electrospun starch fibers, 2013 VISION Consumer Products Conference, Orlando, FL (Jan 31, 2013).
6. Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R., Fabrication of pure starch fibers by electrospinning, 2012 Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics meeting, Baltimore, MD (Oct 24, 2012).
5. Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R., Electrospinning of starch fibers: correlation of rheological properties and electrospinnability, 11th International Hydrocolloids Conference, West Lafayette, IL (May 15, 2012).
4. Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R., Fabrication of κ-carrageenan fibers by wet spinning: addition of ι-carrageenan, 4th International Delivery of Functionality Symposium, Guelph, Canada (Aug 22, 2011).
3. Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R., Impact of non-equilibrium and non-quiescent conditions on the processing of biopolymer mixtures, USDA-AFRI/NRI Project Director Meeting, Chicago, IL (Jul 16, 2010), & New Orleans, LA (Jun 10, 2011), & Las Vegas, NV (Jun 24, 2012).
2. Kong, L., & Ziegler, G. R., Spherulite formation in κ-carrageenan dispersions, 10th International Hydrocolloids Conference, Shanghai, China (Jun 21, 2010).
1. Ziegler, G. R., & Kong, L., Gelatin alternatives for confectionery products, 62nd PMCA Production Conference, Hershey, PA (Apr 8, 2008).