Yixian Wang

Dr. Yixian Wang is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, Los Angeles, where he leads the Wang Research Lab. His work focuses on developing advanced imaging and sensing tools for single-entity electrochemical analysis, with applications in neurodegenerative diseases, environmental science, and interfacial chemistry.

Research Interests: The lab investigates molecular mechanisms in Parkinson's disease using scanning ion conductance microscopy (SICM) and surface plasmon resonance microscopy (SPRM). They conduct fundamental studies on electrochemistry at nanoscopic interfaces, including carbon nanoelectrodes and nanopipette-supported liquid/liquid interfaces. Environmental projects examine particulate matter and microplastic pollution through cell membrane degradation and material characterization.

Article Trends: Recent publications highlight plasmonic electrochemical microscopy for single nanoparticle analysis, neurodegenerative disease imaging via SICM, and environmental applications like PM2.5 exposure effects and microplastic sampling. The lab emphasizes hybrid platforms integrating SECM, SICM, and EC-SPR for multifaceted interfacial studies.

Lab Members and Collaborations: Active advisees include Samuel Groysman, Adaly Garcia, and Christian Martinez, who co-authored 2025 breakthroughs. The lab collaborates with NSF CCI partners like Prof. Shane Ardo (UC Irvine) and Nate Keyes, advancing interfacial electrochemistry applications.

Facilities: The lab maintains a hybrid imaging platform combining SECM, SICM, AFM, and SPRM. They also operate a nanoelectrode fabrication system (Sutter P-2000 laser puller, CVD carbon nanoelectrodes) and cell culture infrastructure.