Dr. Yuxiang Wang

Biography

Yuxiang Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Queen’s University. His core research program focuses on understanding the mechanisms that animals, primarily fish, utilize to achieve metabolic balance in natural environments. Key aspects of his research include characterizing the physiological mechanisms that fish employ to cope with anthropogenic stressors—particularly in ecotoxicology—and optimizing growth and rearing conditions for aquatic organisms within aquaculture. He emphasizes an integrative approach in teaching, encouraging students to understand the diverse physiological responses of animals to environmental challenges through comparative environmental physiology. He ardently believes that creativity and innovation stem from a solid foundation in scientific methods, which he imparts in his courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Wang also offers field courses at Queen's University Biological Station in Canada and in regions of China and Latin America, covering topics such as aquaculture, aquatic environment, biodiversity assessment, and wetland biology.

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