yjwang@uark.edu
Speciality: Carbohydrate chemistry research
Phone: (479) 575-3871
Office: FDSC N-214
Industry
Carbohydrate chemistry, properties of starch and starch derivatives, modification of carbohydrates via chemical, physical and enzymatic approaches, applications of carbohydrates in processed foods and controlled release applications.
Academics
• Structure and functionality relationship of starch
• Structures and physicochemical properties of starch with relation to rice quality
• Modification of starch via chemical, physical, and enzymatic means for food and pharmaceutical applications
• Development of value-added products