Xu Zhou

Department of Food Science
Pennsylvania State University

xbz5414@psu.edu

I am an Assistant Professor at Penn State and lead the Food Engineering & AI Lab. Our team integrates Food Science, Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to advance next-generation food manufacturing.

Our group develops advanced food processing technologies and AI systems for next-generation food manufacturing. Our long-term goal is to develop autonomous, self-driving food engineering laboratories and factories. Currently, we focus on digital twins (sensing, simulation, AI, and robotics) for food processing and supply chains.

Previously, I was a Postdoctoral Scholar at AI Institute for Food Systems (advisor: Dr. Ilias Tagkopoulos). I earned my Ph.D. in Food Engineering (advisor: Dr. Juming Tang), a master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

If you are interested in joining us, please check Available Positions

News

August, 2026

Karch Klos joins the Zhou Lab as a Master's student! He will work on AI and supply chains. Welcome, Karch!

August, 2026

Dr. Zhou is appointed Assistant Editor of Food Research International.

July, 2026

Dr. Zhou is appointed Co-Chair of the Technical Program Committee for the IMPI Symposium 2027 in Seattle (June 22–24, 2027).

June, 2025

Dr. Zhou gives an invited talk on AI and microwave heating at the IMPI Symposium.

June, 2025

Dr. Zhou joins the Department of Food Science at Penn State.