Shanlu is a Senior Ingredient Innovation Scientist at SIRIO and a Licensed Pharmacist with deep expertise in functional ingredient development and application. His work bridges the critical gap between scientific function and tangible product value, with a strong focus on global raw material insights and ingredient evaluation. Shanlu has played a key role in award-winning innovations such as Peptivator®, LychOtics®, and AppOtics®, part of the bioinspiring project, which have earned recognition including the First Prize in Science and Technology from the Food Industry Association and multiple FFWS Annual Awards in categories such as Oral Beauty and Gut Health. His current focus remains on transforming unique regional resources into high-value functional ingredients through rigorous science and innovation, delivering evidence-based solutions that meet the evolving health needs of consumers worldwide.