Yu Wang
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Yu (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.
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Language Competencies
Language Competency Chinese (Mandarin) Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review -
Education
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 -
Certifications
Date Title Institution name Country 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 -
Research Interests
The University of Adelaide Research Scholarship
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