Yanyan Zhang

Yanyan Zhang is a Professor and Director of the Department of Flavor Chemistry at the University of Hohenheim. Her research focuses on aroma characterization, natural flavor production through biotechnology, and sensory quality improvement in foods and beverages.

Research utilizes advanced techniques including GC-MS-Olfactometry and SAFE extraction to identify key flavor compounds and their formation pathways. Current projects explore fungal fermentation for novel non-alcoholic beverages and valorization of agricultural byproducts.

Awards include the DECHEMA Young Scientist Award and Nestlé Silver Award for Flavor Science. Zhang serves on editorial boards and leads international research collaborations in food biotechnology.