Andy Yuan

Dr. Andy Yuan is an Adjunct Professor at The University of Western Australia's School of Biological Sciences. His research focuses on genomics, genetics, and plant biology, with a strong emphasis on crop improvement and structural variation studies. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable agriculture and food security.

Research Interests:

• Genomics and pangenome analysis
• Genetic variation in crops like rice, soybean, and Brassica species
• Structural variation studies in plants
• Climate resilience in crop plants

Recent Articles: Yuan’s work spans genomic pipeline development, crop resilience strategies, and gene loss dynamics in domesticated plants. His studies highlight advancements in understanding structural variations and their impact on plant adaptation.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates extensively with Professors Batley and Edwards on genomic projects, including wheat and soybean genome assemblies.