Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed
Research Field
Prof. Tzu-Tai Lee is a Distinguished Professor and Chairman of the Department of Animal Science at National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan. His primary areas of expertise include Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology.
Prof. Lee is an internationally recognized scholar who has received numerous national and international awards in recognition of his outstanding scientific contributions. He has been ranked among the Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide (2025), reflecting the significant impact of his research.
To date, Prof. Lee has published more than 100 SCI-indexed research articles, primarily in the field of Animal Nutrition, and continues to play a leading role in advancing research, innovation, and academic leadership in animal science.
Prof. Tzu-Tai Lee’s laboratory focuses on the following research areas:
1. Animal Nutrition
Nutritional requirement analysis and advanced feed formulation design to optimize animal health and performance.
2. Feed Management
Development of modern feed management strategies, including precision feeding systems for improved efficiency and sustainability.
3. Feed Nutrition
Development of functional feeds and comprehensive nutritional evaluation to enhance productivity and animal welfare.
4. Biotechnology
Integration of biotechnological approaches to improve animal feeding efficiency and nutrient utilization.
5. Probiotics
Development and application of probiotic technologies for the livestock industry to promote gut health and performance.
–Intelligent livestock management technology
–Functional feed additives development
–Sustainable livestock technology development
- AJAS/CAPI Outstanding Research Award The 15th AAAP/CAPI Outstanding Research Award (Most cited paper)
Ph.D., National Chung Hsing Univ.
Job Description
We are offering an exciting internship opportunity for motivated students interested in the interactions between bioactive compounds and the gastrointestinal system at the cellular level.
- Learn and participate in the research process, from experimental design to data analysis
- Work with biological models relevant to gastrointestinal and cellular research
- Gain practical experience in basic cell and molecular biology techniques, such as cell culture, microscopy, and molecular assays
- Assist with data collection, interpretation, and documentation
Preferred Intern Educational Level
- Undergraduate or graduate students in biology, biotechnology, nutrition, biomedical sciences
Skill sets or Qualities
- Experience with cell culture techniques
- Familiarity with microscopy
- Basic knowledge of molecular techniques (e.g., PCR, Western blot, ELISA)