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Yuxiang Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Queen's University, cross-appointed to the School of Environmental Studies and the Beaty Water Research Centre within the Faculty of Arts and Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Physiology and Toxicology from McMaster University (1996), an M.Sc. in Aquatic Toxicology from Trent University (1990), and a B.Sc.H. in Biology from Beijing Normal University (1984).
His research focuses on understanding metabolic mechanisms in fish, particularly how they adapt to environmental stressors. Key areas include ecotoxicology (e.g., fish responses to anthropogenic stressors), aquaculture optimization (e.g., enhancing growth conditions for aquatic organisms), and mitigating harmful algal blooms using UAVs and eDNA technologies. He co-leads an NFRF Innovation grant developing metabarcoding tools for aquatic biodiversity monitoring. He also teaches a China-Canada field course on human impacts in aquatic environments since 2005.
Research Highlights:
- Metabolic balance in fish under varying physiological states.
- Adaptations of Lake Qinghai's scale-less carp to high-altitude saline environments.
- Genetic and molecular mechanisms influencing chicken fat deposition and lipid metabolism.
Labs and Affiliations:
- Yuxiang Wang Lab (specializing in aquatic physiology and ecotoxicology).
- Beaty Water Research Centre collaborations on freshwater ecosystems.
