Dr. Yu is an assistant professor and ornamental specialist at the University of Georgia and has expertise in research and extension. Her work focuses on improving nursery crop production efficiency and is involved in Integrated Pest Management in nurseries and greenhouse productions. She works closely with the industry and deliver science-based information generated from her projects to the industry in a timely manner. She is the faculty liaison to the Georgia Green Industry Association (GGIA), serving as the education chair, coordinating the education program for the Southeast Green conference.