Dr. Yu Wang
Associate Professor - Food Science and Human Nutrition
Program Emphasis
Research focuses on food chemistry and quality, emphasizing the flavor (aroma and taste) of fruits, herbs and other agricultural commodities. Usage of citrus by-products for flavor modulation and health benefit is also an interest of mine. Extension responsibility includes working with growers and processors to improve quality, particularly flavor of citrus products.
Specialization
Flavor Chemistry and Natural Product Chemistry
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Past Positions
- Flavor Chemist 2014, Mars Chocolate Inc, Hackettstown, NJ
- Humboldt Researcher 2010-2013, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
- Post Doctoral Researcher 2009-2010, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, MA
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Education
- Ph.D. 2008 Food Chemistry- Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ
- M.S. 2005 Food Chemistry-Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
- B.Eng. 2003 Food Engineering-Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, China
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