Dr. Dexin Wang | Synthetic Biology | Editorial Board Member
Assistant Researcher at Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences | China
Dr. Dexin Wang is an emerging researcher in microbial biotechnology, specializing in biopolymer biosynthesis, metabolic engineering, and sustainable bioprocess development. His work focuses on Bacillus strains and microbial cell factories for the efficient production of high-value biochemicals such as poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA), 2,3-butanediol, and other industrially relevant metabolites. With 133 citations, 12 peer-reviewed publications, and an h-index of 6 on Scopus, Dr. Wang has demonstrated strong scholarly productivity and growing scientific influence. His representative works include breakthroughs in optimizing large-scale fermentation processes, engineering Bacillus tequilensis and Bacillus subtilis strains for enhanced γ-PGA biosynthesis, and developing multienzyme assembly strategies that significantly improve microbial production efficiency. His research contributions also extend to applied biotechnology, where he has contributed to multiple patented technologies involving engineered Bacillus and Klebsiella strains for industrial biochemical production. These achievements highlight his ability to translate fundamental scientific insights into high-impact technological applications. Dr. Wang has actively participated in major research initiatives, including national and regional synthetic biology and metabolic engineering programs, supporting advancements in green chemistry and industrial biotechnology. His consistent output, methodological rigor, and strong collaborative work position him as a valuable contributor to the scientific community. His demonstrated expertise, publication record, and technical leadership make him an excellent candidate for the Editorial Board Member role in biotechnology-focused journals.
Featured Publications
Wang, D., Kim, H., Lee, S., Kim, D.-H., & Joe, M.-H. (2020). High-level production of poly-γ-glutamic acid from untreated molasses by Bacillus siamensis IR10. Microbial Cell Factories.
Wang, D., Kim, H., Lee, S., Kim, D.-H., & Joe, M.-H. (2020). Simultaneous production of poly-γ-glutamic acid and 2,3-butanediol by a newly isolated Bacillus subtilis CS13. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology.
Wang, D., Oh, B.-R., Lee, S., Kim, D.-H., & Joe, M.-H. (2021). Process optimization for mass production of 2,3-butanediol by Bacillus subtilis CS13. Biotechnology for Biofuels.
Wang, D., Fu, X., Zhou, D., Gao, J., & Bai, W. (2022). Engineering of a newly isolated Bacillus tequilensis BL01 for poly-γ-glutamic acid production from citric acid. Microbial Cell Factories.
Wang, D., Fu, X., Gao, J., Zhao, X., & Bai, W. (2024). Enhancing poly-γ-glutamic acid production in Bacillus tequilensis BL01 through a multienzyme assembly strategy and expression features of glutamate synthesis from Corynebacterium glutamicum. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.