Qian (Sherry) Wang
Clinical Assistant Professor
Kinesiology and Nutrition
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Dr. Wang is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She teaches Food science courses including Food Science & Lab, Fermented Foods and Beverages, and Food Microbiology & Lab. Her expertise lies in Food Chemistry and Food Analysis, with a research focus on chemically modified protein structures to enhance nutritional quality and functionality. Dr. Wang's industry experience as a Research and Product Development Scientist has deepened her knowledge in food innovation.
Committed to advancing her knowledge in food science and cutting-edge research, Dr. Wang is passionate about public service through education. In addition to her teaching role, she actively promotes the Food Science minor, contributing to increased student engagement and program growth.
Her research interest is in examining how specific food ingredients influence the prevention of chronic diseases and contribute to the improvement of overall human health.
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Education
Ph.D., University of Minnesota-Twin City, 2012
MS, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2008
BS, China Agricultural University, 2006