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Prof. Jun Xu graduated with an M.Sc. degree in Chinese Medicinal Science from the University of Macau in 2010. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in Pharmacognosy from Hong Kong Baptist University in 2015. Afterwards, he received postdoctoral training and then served as a Research Assistant Professor at the School of Chinese Medicine of HKBU. He was appointed as an Assistant Professor at HKBU in 2022.
His research has generated over 70 articles in academic journals and is financially supported by several government funding agencies, including the Hong Kong General Research Fund (GRF), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), and the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF). Prof. Xu serves as an Editor or Young Editorial board Member for iMeta, Phytochemical Analysis, Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis, and Chinese Medicine, and is a peer reviewer for over 20 academic journals.
許軍教授先後取得澳門大學中藥學理學碩士學位和香港浸會大學生藥學博士學位,于2022年獲聘為香港浸會大學助理教授,目前在香港浸會大學中醫藥學院教學科研部擔任博士生導師。
在浸大任職期間, 許軍教授成功獲得多項特區政府及其他學校外部資助,其中包括作為首席研究員參與的6個項目,分別來自優配研究金(GRF)、國家自然科學基金(NSFC)和創新及科技基金(ITF)。在科研產出方面, 他已在同行評審期刊上發表70多篇論文,H指數為29。此外, 許軍教授擔任iMeta、Phytochemical Analysis、Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis和Chinese Medicine等期刊的編輯或青年編委,並擔任20餘種學術期刊的同行評審員。
Research Interests
Prof. Xu was among the first researchers to reveal the detrimental impact of sulphur fumigation on the quality of Chinese medicines. His subsequent research led to a groundbreaking approach to inspecting sulphur-treated Chinese herbal medicinal products through a new chemical marker. This enabled an advance in the safety assurance of Chinese medicines that ultimately delivers substantial benefits to consumers worldwide. The approach was awarded the Gold Medal at the 4th Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions.
Prof. Xu’s achievements include the pioneering discovery of the synergistic efficacy of multi-component interactions in Chinese medicines. This breakthrough has fuelled his investigation into the intricate structure-property relationship between Chinese medicinal components and gut microbiota. These research outcomes highlight the necessity of considering multi-components, particularly polysaccharides—which have often been overlooked—as crucial chemical markers for the quality control of Chinese medicines. Prof. Xu established a quality control method focusing on polysaccharides, which is being adopted by several domestic and international Chinese medicine enterprises, thus underscoring the practical relevance and wide-reaching influence of his contributions.
許軍教授的主要研究方向是建立完善的中藥質量控制體系,以確保其安全性和有效性。他是首批揭示硫熏對中藥質量影響的研究人員之一,並開創性地開發了一種新的化學標記物來檢測硫熏中藥產品,從而推動了中藥安全性的提升,最終將惠及全球消費者。該成果榮獲第四屆亞洲創新與發明展覽會金獎,並被本港多家電視臺媒體報道。
同時, 許軍教授也建立了以多糖為核心的質量控制方法,開創性地發現了中藥多組分相互作用的協同效應。這一突破性進展推動了他對中藥成分與腸道菌群之間複雜的結構-性質關係的研究。這些研究成果凸顯了將多組分(尤其是常被忽視的多糖)作為中藥質量控制重要化學標記物的必要性。目前,這些研究方法已被國內外多家中藥企業採用。
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Keywords
- QD Chemistry
- Polysaccharides
- QR180 Immunology
- Gut Microbiota
- R Medicine (General)
- Chinese Medicine
- S Agriculture (General)
- Chinese Herb
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Research on the original and quality evaluation of Styrax
XU, J. (PI)
24/04/25 → 31/08/26
Project: Research project
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Development of Innovative Raw Materials and New Health Products for the Prevention and Treatment of Intestinal Polyps based on Compound Polysaccharides from Chinese Herbal Medicine
XU, J. (PI)
30/12/24 → 30/11/27
Project: Research project
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Research on the Mechanism of Anti-Fatigue Effect of Shen Bao Pian
XU, J. (PI)
26/12/24 → 26/12/27
Project: Research project
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Research on the Quality Standard of Qing Wei San
XU, J. (PI)
18/12/24 → 18/12/25
Project: Research project
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Research on the original and quality evaluation of Styrax
XU, J. (PI)
6/09/24 → 31/08/26
Project: Research project
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Correlation between the structures of natural polysaccharides and their properties in regulating gut microbiota: Current understanding and beyond
Keung, W.-S., Zhang, W.-H., Luo, H.-Y., Chan, K.-C., Chan, Y.-M. & Xu, J., 15 Mar 2025, In: Carbohydrate Polymers. 352, 54 p., 123209.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Impact of pectin structural diversity on gut microbiota: A mechanistic exploration through in vitro fermentation
Zhang, W., Luo, H., Keung, W., Chan, Y., Chan, K., Xiao, X., Li, F., Lyu, A., Dong, C. & Xu, J., 1 May 2025, In: Carbohydrate Polymers. 355, 11 p., 123367.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Tryptophan sulfonate: A new chemical marker for accurate and efficient inspection of sulfur-treated food products
Chan, K.-C., Zhang, W.-H., Chan, Y.-M., Li, H.-L., Fang, J., Luo, H.-Y. & Xu, J., 15 Feb 2024, In: Food Chemistry. 434, 11 p., 137360.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Dissecting the anti-obesity components of ginseng: How ginseng polysaccharides and ginsenosides target gut microbiota to suppress high-fat diet-induced obesity
Luo, H.-Y., Fang, J., Zhang, W.-H., Chan, K.-C., Chan, Y.-M., Dong, C. X., Li, S. L., Lyu, A.-P. & Xu, J., 11 Dec 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Advanced Research. 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Critical review on the research of chemical structure, bioactivities, and mechanism of actions of Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide
Lai, C. H., Huo, C. Y., Xu, J., Han, Q. B. & Li, L. F., Apr 2024, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 263, 12 p., 130315.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
21 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Innovationem Award for the Most Promising Innovation of the year 2020
HAN, S. Q. B. (Recipient), XU, J. (Recipient), LI, C. (Recipient) & CHEN, H. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Award
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International Award for Contribution to Chinese Medicine Achievement Award in Medical Science
ZHAO, Z. (Recipient), CHEN, H. (Recipient), Xiao, P. G. (Recipient), LIANG, Z. (Recipient), GUO, P. (Recipient), Hong, X. (Recipient), LIU, J. (Recipient), XU, J. (Recipient), Zhou, M. (Recipient) & Lin, Y. (Recipient), 7 Dec 2019
Prize: Award
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Lee Chan Yuet Ming Memorial Scholarship for Chinese Medicine Postgraduate
XU, J. (Recipient), 15 May 2013
Prize: Other distinction
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President’s Award 2025: Outstanding Performance as Early Career Researcher
XU, J. (Recipient), 9 May 2025
Prize: Award
Activities
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iMeta (Journal)
XU, J. (Editor)
1 Apr 2025 → 1 Apr 2027Activity: Publication peer-review/editorial work › Editor/reviewer for publications (incl. CDCF T61 Journal Editor)
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Phytochemical Analysis (Journal)
XU, J. (Editor)
1 Jan 2025 → 1 Jan 2027Activity: Publication peer-review/editorial work › Editor/reviewer for publications (incl. CDCF T61 Journal Editor)
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Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis (Journal)
XU, J. (Member of editorial board)
1 Jan 2022 → 31 Dec 2025Activity: Publication peer-review/editorial work › Editor/reviewer for publications (incl. CDCF T61 Journal Editor)
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Chinese Medicine (Journal)
XU, J. (Member of editorial board)
15 Oct 2022 → 31 Dec 2026Activity: Publication peer-review/editorial work › Editor/reviewer for publications (incl. CDCF T61 Journal Editor)
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2025 International Conference on Polysaccharides for Nutraceuticals and Future Foods
HAN, S. Q. B. (Plenary/keynote speaker), LI, C. (Organiser), LI, C. (Session chair), LI, C. (Speaker) & XU, J. (Speaker)
23 May 2025 → 25 May 2025Activity: Conference/talk/lecture/symposium/speech/workshop, etc › Event organized by HKBU