Our Founder

Yee Yang

Yee Yang

Food Engineer · Researcher · Edith Cowan University Alumni
“Nature holds the answers to our wellbeing.
Science helps us unlock them.
And care ensures they reach you.”
15+
Years in Health Industry
3
Postgraduate Degrees
2
Utility Patents
SCI
Published Researcher

From the Laboratory
to Your Daily Ritual

Yee Yang is the scientific foundation of Auvira. A certified Food Engineer with three postgraduate degrees from Edith Cowan University (ECU), Australia, Yee brings over 15 years of hands-on experience at the frontier of functional food innovation.

His career spans leading R&D institutes, building landmark retail partnerships generating over ¥200M in annual channel revenue, co-founding a joint research institute with Zhejiang University of Technology, and publishing peer-reviewed science on gut microbiome and functional nutrition.

🎓 Educated in Australia

Three postgraduate degrees from Edith Cowan University (ECU) — International Business, MBA, and Master of Marketing.

🔬 Certified Food Engineer

Expert in 5 dosage forms: liquids, powders, compressed tablets, soft gummies, and capsules.

🌏 Cross-Border Pioneer

Over 11 years managing Australian natural health businesses in China.

🏛️ Research Institute Co-Founder

Co-founded the “Synthetic Biology (Functional Food) Joint Research Institute” with Zhejiang University of Technology in 2025.

The Science You Can Trust

01

Functional Food R&D

Developed 5 major dosage forms. Expert in slow-release technology and bioavailability optimisation.

02

Natural Ingredient Science

Expert in plant-based actives including mulberry extracts and TCM botanicals.

03

Product Innovation

Launched 150+ custom SKUs across Sam’s Club, Hema, and Walmart China.

04

Regulatory & Quality

Ensures compliance with Australian TGA and Chinese regulatory requirements.

05

Academic Collaboration

Industry Professor at Huzhou Normal University; core member of Xianghu Laboratory.

06

Cross-Border Strategy

Over a decade building Australia-to-China health brand operations.

A Path Built on Purpose

2023
Present

Director of Synthetic Biology Research Institute

Zhonghe Baosang Biotech

Leads functional food R&D institute with Zhejiang University of Technology. Manages Sam’s Club partnership (¥200M+ annual revenue).

2020
2020–2023

Product Director

HanKe Biotech

Led R&D of functional foods with Chinese Academy of Sciences.

2014
2014–2019

General Manager, China Operations

Leading Australian Health Brand

Led China business unit for a major Australian health brand.

Athena Liu

Brand Strategist · Harvard Business School Alumni

Athena Liu is the co-founder and brand visionary of Auvira. With a background in finance and business strategy, and formal training from Harvard Business School Online, she brings a refined, global perspective to the wellness industry.

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