Wang’s research has focused on bioconversion of renewable materials into biofuels and chemicals; biomaterials including protein adhesives, resins, and biodegradable composites, and near-infrared technology for analysis of physical and chemical properties of biomaterials.
Production of biofuels from renewable resources is his major research area.
He also conducts research on development of near-infrared spectroscopy models as rapid methods for analysis and characterization of physical and chemical properties of biomaterials.