Xuan Wang
About Xuan Wang
Xuan Wang is a Sr ITQ Scientist at General Mills in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with a background in material science and extensive research experience.
Title at General Mills
Xuan Wang currently holds the position of Sr ITQ Scientist at General Mills in Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States. In this role, Xuan leverages extensive experience and expertise in material science and biochemistry to contribute to the company's innovative projects and product development.
Previous Experience at Cargill
Before joining General Mills, Xuan Wang served as a Material Scientist at Cargill for four years from 2019 to 2023. During this tenure in Plymouth, MN, Xuan developed a novel material that improved product efficiency by 15%, showcasing strong expertise in material science. Additionally, Xuan contributed significantly to research and development initiatives within the company.
Academic Roles at Penn State University
Xuan Wang was actively involved in academia at Penn State University, serving as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2013 to 2019 and a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2014 to 2018 in State College, Pennsylvania Area. Xuan's contributions during this period include multiple peer-reviewed research publications and a presentation at the American Chemical Society National Meeting in 2018. Furthermore, Xuan received the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award in 2017.
Undergraduate Research at University of Minnesota Duluth
Xuan Wang's early research career started at the University of Minnesota Duluth as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2010 to 2012. During this time, Xuan gained foundational experience in research methodologies and contributed to various scientific investigations in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology.
Education
Xuan Wang holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Botany/Plant Biology from Penn State University, completed between 2013 and 2019. Additionally, Xuan achieved multiple bachelor's degrees from the University of Minnesota Duluth between 2009 and 2013: a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, and a Bachelor of Science in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology.