He has dedicated most of his career to the development of renewable energy technologies with particular emphasis on production of biofuels and chemicals from abundant, non-food cellulosic biomass and other sustainable resources. Dr. Yang’s recently funded projects are devoted to develop and commercialize novel technologies for upgrading biorefinery lignin wastes to jet fuel and bio-based products. He has authored over 90 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, made more than 100 presentations, many invited, and has 5 issued patents. He is a recipient of the DARPA Young Faculty Award of 2011. He also serves as an editor board member for Biofuels Bioproducts & Biorefining, Biofuels, Bioethanol, and AIMS Energy.