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Wang, Yixiang

Academic title(s): 

Associate Professor

Wang, Yixiang
Contact Information
Address: 

Macdonald-Stewart Building, MS3-016

Phone: 
514-398-7922
Email address: 
yixiang.wang [at] mcgill.ca
Degree(s): 

PhD in Polymer Chemistry and Physics, College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, China
BSc in Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, China

Biography: 

Dr. Yixiang Wang received his BSc in Chemistry and Doctoral degree in Polymer Chemistry and Physics from Wuhan University, China. His research area involved the preparation, modification, characterization and applications of natural polymer nanocrystals. Following a post-doctoral fellowship at University of Alberta, Dr. Wang worked there as a Research Associate from 2012 to 2017, where his research focused on developing plant protein & cellulose based biomaterials for food and biomedical applications. Dr. Wang has authored/co-authored 72 journal articles, 4 book chapters, and 1 patent. He has been serving as reviewer for many leading journals in the fields of food, polymer, and material.

Research areas: 
Food Processing, Engineering and Packaging
Food Microbiology and Safety
Sustainable Agri-Food Systems
Current research: 

Utilization of Canadian low-value biomass obtained from waste and by-products to produce biodegradable functional materials for the reduction of food waste and plastic waste, as well as the treatment and retention of water.

Areas of interest: 

Dr. Wang’s research interests have consistently focused on the development of natural polymer based materials. Natural polymers, such as cellulose, proteins, starch, chitin and chitosan, have been attracting increasing attention, primarily for two major reasons: environmental concerns generated from petroleum products and additional value to agricultural by-products. These polymers are biorenewable, and the resultant materials are usually biodegradable and biocompatible. Dr. Wang conducts research related to the fabrication of natural polymer based nano/micro particles, nano/micro fibers, composite films, and hydrogels, and the understanding of relationship between molecular structure and functional properties. The overall aim is to explore a systematic approach to develop new applications of natural polymers in functional food and advanced food packaging.

Courses: 

FDSC 213 Analytical Chemistry 1 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer


FDSC 400 Food Packaging 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer


FDSC 480 Food Industry Internship 12 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer


AGRI 510 Professional Practice 3 Credits
    Offered in the:
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Summer

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