معرفی
Yifen Wang is a Professor in the Department of Biosystems Engineering at Auburn University's College of Agriculture. Her research focuses on food processing technologies, biodegradable materials, and nanotechnology applications in food science. She leads projects on antimicrobial edible films, radio frequency (RF) heating for food sterilization, and sustainable biomass conversion.
Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, but her extensive publication record suggests advanced training in food engineering and materials science. Key research areas include:
- Development of biodegradable packaging from catfish gelatin and polymers
- Optimization of RF heating for food pasteurization/sterilization
- Microencapsulation techniques for bioactive compounds
- Chemical treatments for aquaculture product quality
Recent work highlights advancements in PHB production from switchgrass and ABE biofuel optimization. Though no awards are listed, her active publication record indicates recognition in food engineering fields. She advises students through Auburn's Biosystems Engineering programs and collaborates on grants related to sustainable food systems.
Labs associated with her work likely focus on food processing innovation and bioplastic development, though specific lab names aren't mentioned. Future research directions appear to emphasize scalable biomass conversion and nanostructured food materials.
