Yi Wang

Dr. Yi Wang is a JL Doob Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Illinois, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of mathematical modeling and veterinary virology, with a particular emphasis on infectious disease dynamics in animal populations. He specializes in developing molecular diagnostic methods for zoonotic pathogens and studying viral transmission in wildlife and livestock systems. Dr. Wang's work bridges computational biology with clinical diagnostics, contributing to global health initiatives.

Key research interests include:

• Genomic characterization of emerging coronaviruses and other animal pathogens
• Evaluation of diagnostic techniques (RT-PCR, RT-LAMP) for SARS-CoV-2 and avian influenza
• Analysis of viral pathogenesis and immune mechanisms in livestock
• Mathematical modeling of disease spread in animal populations

His recent studies highlight SARS-CoV-2 transmission in zoo felids, swine influenza dynamics, and bovine coronavirus evolution. Dr. Wang collaborates with veterinary diagnostic laboratories to improve pathogen detection protocols and address global health challenges.