Yu Kang joined Hangsen as head of its Research Institute in 2022. In this role, she leads research and innovation activities as well as compliance and other activities.

Previously, Kang worked with BAT as a scientist in consumer product safety areas focused on next-generation products, including compliance requirements and product safety.

In 2014, Kang Joined CNTC as a scientist and served in its chemistry and toxicology study areas for tobacco and tobacco products. She has also led several domestic and international scientific projects.