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Chemistry
Singapore
2026

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Materials Science

D-Index
98
Citations
28170
World Ranking
1177
National Ranking
43

Chemistry

D-Index
99
Citations
29306
World Ranking
1364
National Ranking
10

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Chemistry in Singapore Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Singapore Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Singapore Leader Award

Overview

Yi Yan Yang is affiliated with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore. Their research spans across multiple disciplines, with significant contributions in Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their work also extends into subfields including Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Infectious Diseases.

Their recent research outputs cover a diverse range of topics, reflecting expertise in both fundamental and applied science. Key topics addressed in their publications include:

  • Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
  • RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
  • Antimicrobial agents and applications
  • Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities
  • Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
  • Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
  • Epoxy Resin Curing Processes

Among their recent papers are the following:

  • "3D printing of gelatin methacrylate-based nerve guidance conduits with multiple channels," 2020, published in Materials & Design
  • "Synthetic macromolecules as therapeutics that overcome resistance in cancer and microbial infection," 2020, published in Biomaterials
  • "Bacterial Outer Membrane-Coated Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Targeted Delivery of Antibiotic Rifampicin against Gram-Negative Bacterial Infection In Vivo," 2021, published in Advanced Functional Materials
  • "Synthetic peptide hydrogels as 3D scaffolds for tissue engineering," 2020, published in Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews
  • "Unveiling The Mechanism of The Dendrite Nucleation and Growth in Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries," 2023, published in Advanced Energy Materials

Yi Yan Yang's frequent co-authors include:

  • Peiyan Yuan
  • James L. Hedrick
  • Chuan Yang
  • Jeremy P. K. Tan
  • Xin Ding

Their research is often published in leading journals, frequently appearing in venues such as:

  • Advanced Healthcare Materials
  • Advanced Science
  • Advanced Functional Materials
  • ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
  • Nanomedicine Nanotechnology Biology and Medicine

Best Publications

  • MORPHOLOGY, DRUG DISTRIBUTION, AND IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILES OF BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERIC MICROSPHERES CONTAINING PROTEIN FABRICATED BY DOUBLE-EMULSION SOLVENT EXTRACTION/EVAPORATION METHOD

    Yi-Yan Yang;Tai-Shung Chung;Ngee Ping Ng

  • Self-assembled cationic peptide nanoparticles as an efficient antimicrobial agent.

    Lihong Liu;Kaijin Xu;Huaying Wang;P. K. Jeremy Tan

  • Co-delivery of drugs and DNA from cationic core-shell nanoparticles self-assembled from a biodegradable copolymer.

    Yong Wang;Shujun Gao;Wen-Hui Ye;Ho Sup Yoon

  • Biodegradable nanostructures with selective lysis of microbial membranes

    Fredrik Nederberg;Ying Zhang;Jeremy P. K. Tan;Kaijin Xu

  • The effects of polymeric nanostructure shape on drug delivery.

    Shrinivas Venkataraman;James L. Hedrick;Zhan Yuin Ong;Chuan Yang

  • Injectable biodegradable hydrogels composed of hyaluronic acid-tyramine conjugates for drug delivery and tissue engineering

    Motoichi Kurisawa;Joo Eun Chung;Yi Yan Yang;Shu Jun Gao

  • Preparation and characterization of fast response macroporous poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) hydrogels

    Xian Zheng Zhang;Yi Yan Yang;Tai-Shung Chung;Kui Xiang Ma

  • Synthesis and characterization of chitosan-g-poly(ethylene glycol)-folate as a non-viral carrier for tumor-targeted gene delivery.

    Pui Yik Peggy Chan;Motoichi Kurisawa;Joo Eun Chung;Yi Yan Yang

  • pH-Triggered Thermally Responsive Polymer Core–Shell Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery

    Kumaresh S. Soppimath;Darren Cherng-Wen Tan;Yi-Yan Yang

  • Effect of preparation temperature on the characteristics and release profiles of PLGA microspheres containing protein fabricated by double-emulsion solvent extraction/evaporation method.

    Yi-Yan Yang;Hui-Hui Chia;Tai-Shung Chung

  • Effect of preparation conditions on morphology and release profiles of biodegradable polymeric microspheres containing protein fabricated by double-emulsion method

    Yi-Yan Yang;Tai-Shung Chung;Xin-Lai Bai;Woon-Khiong Chan

  • Emerging trends in macromolecular antimicrobials to fight multi-drug-resistant infections

    Amanda C. Engler;Nikken Wiradharma;Zhan Yuin Ong;Daniel J. Coady

  • Incorporation and in vitro release of doxorubicin in thermally sensitive micelles made from poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-N,N-dimethylacrylamide)-b-poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) with varying compositions.

    S Q Liu;Y W Tong;Yi-Yan Yang

  • Mixed micelles self-assembled from block copolymers for drug delivery

    Amalina Bte Ebrahim Attia;Zhan Yuin Ong;James L. Hedrick;Phin Peng Lee

  • Antibacterial and antifouling catheter coatings using surface grafted PEG-b-cationic polycarbonate diblock copolymers.

    Xin Ding;Chuan Yang;Tze Peng Lim;Tze Peng Lim;Li Yang Hsu

  • Accelerating Antimicrobial Discovery with Controllable Deep Generative Models and Molecular Dynamics.

    Payel Das;Tom Sercu;Kahini Wadhawan;Inkit Padhi

  • Strategies employed in the design and optimization of synthetic antimicrobial peptide amphiphiles with enhanced therapeutic potentials

    Zhan Yuin Ong;Nikken Wiradharma;Yi Yan Yang

  • A macromolecular approach to eradicate multidrug resistant bacterial infections while mitigating drug resistance onset

    Willy Chin;Guansheng Zhong;Qinqin Pu;Chuan Yang

  • Accelerated antimicrobial discovery via deep generative models and molecular dynamics simulations.

    Payel Das;Payel Das;Tom Sercu;Tom Sercu;Kahini Wadhawan;Inkit Padhi

  • Antimicrobial hydrogels: a new weapon in the arsenal against multidrug-resistant infections.

    Victor W.L. Ng;Julian M.W. Chan;Haritz Sardon;Haritz Sardon;Robert J. Ono

  • Biologically active core/shell nanoparticles self-assembled from cholesterol-terminated PEG-TAT for drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier.

    Lihong Liu;Kun Guo;Jia Lu;Subbu S. Venkatraman

  • Antimicrobial and antifouling hydrogels formed in situ from polycarbonate and poly(ethylene glycol) via Michael addition.

    Shao Qiong Liu;Chuan Yang;Yuan Huang;Xin Ding

Frequent Co-Authors

James L. Hedrick
James L. Hedrick IBM (United States)
Haritz Sardon
Haritz Sardon University of the Basque Country
Tai-Shung Chung
Tai-Shung Chung National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Shabbir Moochhala
Shabbir Moochhala National University of Singapore
Yen Wah Tong
Yen Wah Tong National University of Singapore
Alshakim Nelson
Alshakim Nelson University of Washington
David Mecerreyes
David Mecerreyes University of the Basque Country
Jackie Y. Ying
Jackie Y. Ying King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Lanjuan Li
Lanjuan Li Zhejiang University
Jorge Heller
Jorge Heller SRI International

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