Contact Dr Yu Wang
- Email: Yu.Wang@cranfield.ac.uk
- ORCID
Background
Yu Wang is a biomaterials scientist with a PhD from Cardiff University. Before joining Cranfield University, 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’s research focuses on the fungi growth conditions that influence the structure, strength, and substrate adhesion of fungal biomaterials. 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.
Publications
Articles In Journals
- Wang Y, Siebzehnrubl D, Weller M, Weiss T, Siebzehnrubl FA, .... (2025). Vortioxetine: A Potential Drug for Repurposing for Glioblastoma Treatment via a Microsphere Local Delivery System. ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, 11(4)
- Wang MY, Le Joncour DV, Laakkonen PP & Newland DB. (2024). SUPERSOFT SPONGE-LIKE CRYOGEL AS AN IMPLANT TO TREAT GLIOBLASTOMA. Neuro-Oncology, 26(Supplement_7)
- Wang Y, Bastiancich C & Newland B. (2023). Injectable local drug delivery systems for glioblastoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of progress to date. Biomaterials Science, 11(5)
- Guo M, Wei M, Li W, Guo M, Guo C, .... (2019). Impacts of particle shapes on the oral delivery of drug nanocrystals: Mucus permeation, transepithelial transport and bioavailability. Journal of Controlled Release, 307
- Ye H, Wang K, Wang M, Liu R, Song H, .... (2019). Bioinspired nanoplatelets for chemo-photothermal therapy of breast cancer metastasis inhibition. Biomaterials, 206
- Wang K, Yang B, Ye H, Zhang X, Song H, .... (2019). Self-Strengthened Oxidation-Responsive Bioactivating Prodrug Nanosystem with Sequential and Synergistically Facilitated Drug Release for Treatment of Breast Cancer. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 11(21)