Wong Chi-Huey

Institution
Institute of Biotechnology and Medicine Industry

Country
Taiwan

Field
Chemistry

Wong is the first Taiwanese winner of the 2021 Welch Award in Chemistry for his breakthrough contributions to enzyme technology—pioneering the successful synthesis of complex polysaccharides, the most abundant carbohydrates found in food.

(Photo: Taiwan News)

AWARDS
  • 2021 Welch Award in Chemistry

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