Yi Wang, Ph.D.

Yi Wang

Assistant Professor

  • Biological and Agricultural Engineering
3036 Bainer Hall

Dr. Yi Wang leads a dynamic research lab with a primary focus on the intersection of metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, and bioprocess engineering. His work is dedicated to addressing critical challenges spanning agriculture, energy, environment, and health.

Dr. Wang's research portfolio encompasses:

  1. Biofuels, Biochemicals, and Biomaterials Production: Dr. Wang's lab is at the forefront of developing innovative strategies for producing biofuels, biochemicals, and biomaterials from underutilized and low-value feedstocks. Their approach leverages metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, and bioprocess engineering to harness the full potential of sustainable bioresources.
  2. Human, Agricultural, and Environmental Health: Dr. Wang's lab actively engages in groundbreaking research to combat pathogens and safeguard human, agricultural, and environmental health. They deploy innovative synthetic biology and biological engineering strategies for pathogen detection, control, and treatment. Additionally, their work extends to enhancing plant and animal health through the engineering of plant-growth-promoting and probiotic microorganisms.
  3. Environmental Engineering and Sustainability: With a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, Dr. Wang's research explores the integration of biological engineering and synthetic biology to enhance environmental sustainability and safety.

Overall, Dr. Yi Wang’s research endeavors are driven by a profound dedication to finding practical solutions to our world's most pressing challenges.

Education and Degree(s)
  • Ph.D., Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
  • M.S., Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
  • B.S., Environmental Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB)
Honors and Awards
  • Auburn University College of Agriculture Outstanding Publication Award (2021)
  • Auburn University College of Agriculture Dean’s Research Award (2020)
  • Early Career Award, Association of Overseas Chinese Agricultural, Biological, and Food Engineers—AOCABFE, ASABE (2019)
  • Auburn University College of Engineering Dean’s Research Award for Excellence (2019)
  • Auburn University College of Agriculture Dean’s Grantsmanship Award (2019)
  • Auburn University College of Agriculture Outstanding Publication Award (2019)
  • Auburn University College of Agriculture Dean’s Grantsmanship Award (2018)
  • Auburn University College of Agriculture Outstanding Publication Award (2018)
  • Outstanding Alumnus of the Environmental Engineering Program, University of Science and Technology of China (2016)
Membership and Service
  • Professional membership: American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB), American Society for Microbiology (ASM), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Internatio
  • Associate Editor, Food and Bioproducts Processing (Subject Editor in ‘Biotechnology and Bioprocessing’), 2022-Present
  • Associate Editor, Synthetic Biology and Engineering, 2022-Present
  • Associate Editor, BMC Biotechnology, 2014-Present
  • Associate Editor, BMC Microbiology, 2015-Present

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Biotechnical Engineering Graduate Faculty