Dr. Ya-Yu Chiang is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National Taiwan University in Taiwan. She obtained her doctor's degree from the Department of Biochemical and Chemical Engineering, Technische Universität Dortmund (Germany). Her current research interests are fluidic manipulation, biomimicry, and multiphase mass transfer and mechanic. Dr. Chiang is recognized with Excellent Young Scholars and Taiwan Future Tech Awards from the National Science and Technology Council. She has also received several awards, including  Corning Outstanding Female Researcher 2023, Gold medal in the Taiwan Innotech Expo Innovation Patent Competition, the National Chung Hsing University Outstanding Industry-Academia Cooperation Award, Academic Research Performance Incentives, College of Engineering Outstanding Mentor Award, College of Engineering Outstanding Service Award, Honorable mention Young Scholars Award of Taiwan Comprehensive University System.

Prof. Ya-Yu Chiang stands out as a leading figure in the innovative confluence of mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, and biochemistry. Her unique expertise lies in the development of forward-looking downstream purification reactors, coupled with advanced cross-scale fluid control techniques and flow chemistry. In a distinct niche within the Taiwanese research landscape, she bridges the gaps between mechanical design, fluid mechanics, and biochemical reactions—a blend that is both rare and novel on a global scale.

Over recent years, her lab has been deeply involved in creating continuous purification reactor structures. The objective? To regulate the motion of dual-phase or multiphase liquids. Through her diligent efforts, Prof. Chiang has laid the foundation for a comprehensive fluid control technique using multiphase liquids as carriers. Moving beyond the common emphasis on high-efficiency mixer reactors, she has ventured into the complex domain of continuous flow downstream purification processes—like extraction, separation, and distillation. These areas, yet uncharted in green chemistry technologies, have always faced challenges rooted in gravity.

In her pursuit to resolve these challenges, Prof. Chiang has been pioneering a new theoretical framework surrounding multiphase flow interfacial science. Integrating it with overarching fluid control techniques, she seeks to address the bottlenecks in pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturing, specifically during downstream purification. These bottlenecks often manifest as process interruptions, inability to automate, and challenges with high-throughput continuous operations. By employing her unique techniques, she hopes to streamline the entire process, revolutionizing the energy-intensive and costliest segments of downstream purification.

Under Prof. Chiang's leadership, the laboratory has produced numerous research publications, underscoring the potential of her techniques to transition traditional, energy-intensive, pollutive, and labor-intensive production towards high-quality, sustainable, green production processes that align with GREEN CHEMISTRY METRICS.

With 11 top-tier SCI international journal publications in the last five years, of which 10 are in leading Q1 SCI journals, the lab has solidified its academic reputation. Their work has been featured in esteemed journals like the CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL and SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B: CHEMICAL. Moreover, Prof. Chiang has been recognized and invited to share her insights in international conferences, emphasizing her role as a global thought leader in her domain.

In addition to her scholarly pursuits, Prof. Chiang has played pivotal roles in international conferences, notably MICROTAS, where she has consistently contributed as a key organizer and participant, championing the cause of female academic researchers and facilitating international collaborations.

The global academic community's recognition of Prof. Chiang's contributions is evident in the numerous awards and accolades she has received. Among these are honors from the National Science and Technology Council, CORNING RESEARCH CENTER TAIWAN and other notable institutions. Her interdisciplinary approach not only broadens the horizons for reactor design, microfluidics, and fine chemical reactions but also offers a synergistic nexus for international collaborations.

In essence, Prof. Chiang's lab is a beacon of innovation, pioneering the future of green chemical processes through cutting-edge research and global collaborations.