Ms. Yuan Yang | Data Visualization | Women Researcher Award
Engineer | Shanxi university | China
Ms. Yuan Yang focuses on the interdisciplinary study of organic functional molecules and biomacromolecular systems, bridging chemistry and biology to explore molecular mechanisms and develop advanced functional materials with technological relevance. Yuan’s research aims to elucidate the structural and functional dynamics of biomacromolecules, contributing to a deeper understanding of how molecular architecture governs biological activity and material properties. Through investigations that integrate organic synthesis, biophysical characterization, and structural biology, Yuan seeks to design and engineer innovative molecular systems with applications in biotechnology, materials science, and medicinal chemistry. Yuan has contributed to multiple scientific publications indexed in SCI and Scopus, three patents under various stages of development, and several collaborative projects involving top research institutions such as Sun Yat-sen University and the Chengdu Institute of Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Yuan’s collaborative efforts also extend to industrial partners engaged in technological innovation, leading to recognition such as the First Prize of the Shanxi Provincial Technological Invention Award in 2023. With a strong foundation in molecular-level research, Yuan’s work enhances the understanding of structure–function relationships and facilitates the creation of new-generation bio-inspired materials. The research demonstrates a commitment to advancing sustainable and impactful scientific innovations that can drive progress in healthcare, environmental technology, and materials development. Yuan Yang continues to explore emerging directions in functional molecular design, aiming to contribute to the advancement of interdisciplinary science and technological transformation. This research reflects a vision that combines fundamental discovery with real-world applications to address complex challenges at the interface of chemistry, biology, and materials engineering.
Featured Publication
Yuan, Y., Zhang, B., & Zhang, J. (2025, November). Dynamic catalytic domain plasticity governs substrate specificity in industrial serine proteases: Structural and functional implications. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.
Yuan, Y., Niu, L. J., & Zhang, B. X. (2025, October). Design, synthesis, biological evaluation, and molecular docking of heterocyclic aromatic thioether derivatives containing amides. ChemistrySelect.
Yuan, Y., Zhang, B., & Zhang, J. (2024). Probing the binding mode and interactions of proteinase K and glutathione: Molecular simulation and experiments. Soft Matter.
Yuan, Y., Niu, L., Yan, Z., Ye, S., & Zhang, B. (2024). Synthesis and antitumor activity of benzoheterocyclic aryl sulfide. Chinese Journal of Organic Chemistry.