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x<br>In 1995 Yan became a visiting scholar at the University of Georgia. In 2001 he earned his doctorate there in post-harvest physiology; also that year his daughter, Sarah, was born. | x<br>In 1995 Yan became a visiting scholar at the University of Georgia. In 2001 he earned his doctorate there in post-harvest physiology; also that year his daughter, Sarah, was born. | ||
<br>He worked for nine years at JBT Food Tech in Riverside, California, and then joined OSU’s Department of Horticulture in 2010 as a research scientist at the Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center (MCAREC) in Hood River. His work focused on enhancing quality, storability and marketability of pears and sweet cherries grown in the Pacific Northwest. | <br>He worked for nine years at JBT Food Tech in Riverside, California, and then joined OSU’s Department of Horticulture in 2010 as a research scientist at the Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center (MCAREC) in Hood River. His work focused on enhancing quality, storability and marketability of pears and sweet cherries grown in the Pacific Northwest. | ||
br>“Yan was a top-notch scientist who was widely respected by his professional colleagues,” said MCAREC director Steve Castagnoli. “He was well liked by all because of his kind, thoughtful and gentle nature.” | <br>“Yan was a top-notch scientist who was widely respected by his professional colleagues,” said MCAREC director Steve Castagnoli. “He was well liked by all because of his kind, thoughtful and gentle nature.” | ||
<br>Yan is survived by his wife Caixia Li, daughter Sarah Wang, father Zuokai Wang, and brother Gian Wang and family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wenmin Zhang. | <br>Yan is survived by his wife Caixia Li, daughter Sarah Wang, father Zuokai Wang, and brother Gian Wang and family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wenmin Zhang. | ||
<br>Well-wishers may contribute to Sarah’s college fund. Mail contributions to Anderson Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031. | <br>Well-wishers may contribute to Sarah’s college fund. Mail contributions to Anderson Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031. | ||