Ms Yu Wang
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
College of Sciences
Yumi Wang is a PhD candidate in Wine Science at the University of Adelaide, supervised by Associate Professor Susan Bastian and Dr Dimitra Capone. Her research aims to bridge sensory science and wine chemistry to develop novel wine products that meet changing consumer needs, including no- and low- alcoholic (NOLO) options. Before her PhD, Yumi completed a Master's degree in Viticulture and Oenology at the University of Adelaide and worked across consumer sensory studies and analytical chemistry on emerging Australian white wines. Her goal is to translate chemical and sensory insights into flavour-forward, health-oriented wine products that are practical and market-ready for the wine industry.
Developing innovative wine products using tea extracts, functional ingredients, and indigenous flavourings, integrating chemical analysis and consumer sensory studies to meet changing consumer needs.
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| Chinese (Mandarin) | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University of Adelaide | Australia | PhD in Sciences |
| 2023 - 2025 | University of Adelaide | Australia | Master of Viticulture and Oenology |
| 2018 - 2022 | Qilu University of Technology | China | Bachelor of Brewing Engineering |
| Date | Title | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Junior Secondary Teaching Qualification Certificate (Chemistry) | National Education Examination Authority | China |
| 2019 | Agricultural Product and Food Inspector | Ministry of Agriculture Occupational Skill Testing Authority | China |
| 2019 | Dairy Product Evaluator | Light Industry Occupational Skill Testing Authority | China |
| 2018 | Winemaker | Light Industry Occupational Skill Testing Authority | China |
| 2018 | Wine Taster | Light Industry Occupational Skill Testing Authority | China |
Fully Funded by the University of Adelaide Research Scholarship
Teaching Demonstrator of Sensory Studies (OENOL 7019WT & 2502WT).
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - ongoing | Member | The Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology | Australia |
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