Contact Dr Yu Wang
- Email: Yu.Wang@cranfield.ac.uk
Background
Yu Wang is a biomaterials scientist with a PhD from Cardiff University. Before joining 探花精选, his research focused on biomaterials for medical applications, where he gained expertise in material design, characterization, and the evaluation of biological interactions. He has recently transitioned into the field of fungal mycelium materials, conducting research on both solid- and liquid-state fermentation. Using state-of-the-art facilities, he aims to develop products with real-world impact that address sustainability challenges and promote ecosystem health.
Research opportunities
Fungal mycelium materials for sustainable applications
Solid- and liquid-state fermentation processes
Current activities
Yu鈥檚 research focuses on the fungi growth conditions that influence the structure, strength, and substrate adhesion of fungal mycelium. His work includes fabricating pure mycelium materials and developing fungal mycelium composite systems. He aims to create sustainable biocomposites using fungal materials and to establish standardized, reproducible solid and liquid fermentation protocols for producing fungal mycelium materials at Magan Centre of Applied Mycology.