Meet Our Team | GEMS-Taiwan

Project Lead

Project leads have shown exceptional hard work and responsibility throughout the year, playing an indispensable role in the 2025 project.

Hachi Wu

Project Lead WetLab Video

Hi, I'm Hachi and I'm a rising sophomore at KCIS. In my free time I do training for triathlon and upcoming cycling competitions. I'm stuck in the forever grind of achieving higher FTP's/vO2 max and destroying others on strava. I joined the Gems Taiwan iGem team because I have a huge passion in biology and I sought to make a difference in the field of synbio.

Neo Su

Project Lead Drylab

Hi. I'm Neo, and I'm a rising sophomore at TAS. I love problem-solving, and learning. Outside of igem, I am addicted to robotics and tennis (though I'm not very good at the latter).

Andrew Pu

Project Lead WetLab

Hello there, Andrew here. I'm a rising junior at TAS. I joined iGEM because synthetic biology fascinates me greatly. The idea that we can engineer life to solve problems feels innovative, powerful, and frankly, just really cool. I am looking forward to achieving greatness with this team.

Venus Tay

Project Lead WetLab

Hello! I'm Venus, a rising sophomore at TAS. I love to spend my free time golfing in questionable weather conditions and horseback riding, even after falling off a horse once. I joined Gems Taiwan because synthetic biology caught my interest, and I'm excited to keep learning, creating, and seeing where this journey takes us.

Wet Lab Team

Ian Cheng

Wetlab Lead WetLab Art

Hi, I'm Ian and I'm a rising sophomore at TAS. In my free time I enjoy wasting away playing video games and making bad drawings. I also play badminton and exercise for health reasons. Unfortunately I also like anime. Aside from those interests, I also have a deep fascination with biology, and I hope to deepen my understanding of and love for synthetic biology through the team.

Lillian Liao

Wetlab Lead WetLab

Hii! My name is Lillian and I'm a rising junior at DIS. In my free time, I love watching rom-coms, learning new dinosaur facts, and mall hopping. I'm beyond thrilled to learn more from the iGEM journey and make more friends at the Grand Jamboree!

Abbie Wang

Vice-Lead WetLab

Hihi, I'm Abbie, a rising junior at KCIS. During my free time, I enjoy playing the oboe, drinking matcha, and making werid laughing sounds to drive my friends nuts. I joined iGEM because I'm passionate about biology and I love how these projects can bring people together to tackle real-world problems!

Sharon Yen

Vice-Lead WetLab

Hi, I'm Sharon and I'm a rising sophomore at KCIS. I have a strong passion for reading thrillers, trying every matcha drink I can find, and exploring small towns in Italy. I joined iGEM because I've always been fascinated by biology, and I'm excited to turn that interest into real-world impact while gaining new experiences along the way.

Andrea Wang

WetLab

Hi, I'm Andrea and I'm a rising sophomore at TAS. Aside from iGEM, I enjoy playing chess, going to cute cat cafes, and trying out different kinds of food. Looking forward to delving into the many possibilities of synbio and seeing all the different projects in Paris (and trying the baguettes)!

Annie Chen

Wetlab

Hi, I'm Annie, a rising junior at KCIS. I love watching movies, playing sports and traveling. Beyond my hobbies, I have a strong interest in biology, and through iGEM, I hope to deepen my understanding of the subject while gaining hands-on experience and working with a motivated and collaborative team.

Azure Chih

Wetlab

'Sup! I'm Azure, rising junior at Wego. I enjoy watching movies and playing sports when I'm free, also doing debates in school. I joined IGEM inorder to explore biological interests and enhance lab skills.

Elizabeth Wong

Wetlab Cross-Team Art

Hi my name is Elizabeth but everybody calls me Eli. I am a rising sophomore and other than science I love to dance, whether it's hip hop, jazz, ballet, or contemporary. I joined Igem because I wanted to expand my horizons and also meet like minded people. I hope that I will be able to make a difference in the world using my passion for biochemistry ❤️

Grace Huang

Wetlab

Hi! My name is Grace. I am a rising junior at AAIA. During my free time, i like to bake and enjoy watching movies with my friends. I am also a scout that love exploring new things. I'm exciting to know more about biosynthesis and labs through iGem!

Lisa Chang

Wetlab

Hi my name is lisa and im a rising senior in tas. I love chemistry and biology which is why I joined igem. Looking forward to making new friends!

Maggie Hsu

Wetlab Cross-Team Video

Whatsup, I'm Maggie and I'm a rising sophomore at KCIS. My go-to are sports and music, specifically playing guitar and ice hockey. I joined iGEM due to my passion for biology and lab-related experiments. Having an opportunity to solve major problems with synthetic bio fascinates me, and I can't wait for all the adventures ahead of us!

Mia Huang

Wetlab

Hi, I'm Mia and I'm a rising 10th grader at Wego high school. I enjoy playing the flute and drinking bubble tea. I joined iGEM to learn more about synthetic biology and work with a passionate team to create something meaningful and fun.

Cross team members contributed to other important aspects of the project outside their own subteam duties, such as social outreach events, video productions, art design, etc.

Dry Lab Team

Michelle Shen

Drylab Lead Drylab

Hi, I'm Michelle and I'm a rising senior. I'm a huge cat lover that enjoys music, sleeping, and eating (especially anything potato related)

Caden Wu

Cross-Team Lead Drylab

Hi, I'm Caden, and I'm a rising junior at TAS. Besides iGEM, I love robotics, running, and watching the NBA and F1.

Oscar Huang

Vice-Lead Cross-Team Drylab

Hi, I'm Oscar and I'm a rising sophmore at TAS. I have much passion for golf and also sports in general. Aside from that I also enjoy playing video games with my friends during my free time. I joined iGEM to not only explore synthetic biology as a whole, but also to discover the endless oppotunities to incorporate machine learning and engineering in a new realm.

Dylan Huang

Vice-Lead Drylab

Hi I'm Dylan and I'lm a rising sophmore at TAS. I’m passionate about music and play the viola in my school orchestra. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing badminton and socializing.

Katherine Chen

Drylab

Hi, I'm Katherine and I'm a rising junior at Fuhsing. I'm passionate about photography and taekwondo.

Maggie Sung

Drylab

Hi I'm Maggie! I like biology and learning more about the earth.

Marsha Cheng

Drylab

Hi, I am a student in TES. I like to learn about bioligy and chemistry.

Nash Tsai

Drylab

Hi im nash, im a rising senior at TAS. i like to learn about biology and the math behind it.

Cross team members contributed to other important aspects of the project outside their own subteam duties, such as social outreach events, video productions, art design, etc.

Human Practice Team

Erika Chen

Human Practices

Hi I'm Erika. I am a rising senior at Taipei American School. I enjoy watching sports and listening to R&B. I'm looking forward to learn more about syn bio in iGem!

Harry Ko

Human Practices

Hi! I'm Harry, a junior at TES with a strong passion for biology and a deep curiosity about exotic animals and the natural world. I joined iGEM because I'm fascinated by how synthetic biology can solve real-world problems, especially in sustainability and environmental protection. Outside the lab, I enjoy playing basketball and exploring business and entrepreneurship. I'm excited to contribute to this year’s project and grow alongside a team of like-minded, driven individuals.

Jessica Tsui

Human Practices

Hii! I'm Jessica, a rising senior at KCIS. I'm addicted to Netflix series and love playing sports in my free time. I joined iGEM because biology has always been super interesting to me, and I wanted to explore it in a whole new way.

Sydney Fu

Human Practices

Heyy I’m Sydney! I am a junior from KCIS. Apart from biology, I like to spend my time digging in interests like playing water polo, travelling, and listening to music I sincerely hope never makes it to my Spotify Wrapped. And I love a good coffee and conversation (so I can quietly judge your drink order).

Instructors

Jessie Lau

I teach Chemistry and do science education research. I enjoy inspiring and interacting with the teens.

Timmy Lin

I'm Timmy, I teach calculus by day, check raise people with a gutshot by night. Four years into guiding iGEM and I still love seeing students mature from cautious callers to fearless raisers of big ideas.

Chars Hsieh

Chars Hsieh, an experienced researcher with over ten years of expertise in molecular and cell biology. I train and empower students at GEMS Academy, journeying with them to explore the frontiers of synthetic biology.

Gina Yu

I'm Gina. Life is science. I enjoy doing experiment in lab. I believe science can solve many problems we encounter in real life.

Jakie Ting

Hi, I’m Jakie. I’m always amazed by science and how it helps us understand the world better.

Brenda Lai

Hi, I’m Brenda. I was a member of the UCSC iGEM 2024 team. I'm passionate about the ways synbio can shape our future, and I’m excited to support the next generation of innovators as they begin their own iGEM journeys.

Advisors

Kris Chiu

Hi. I’m Kris and I’m a senior at TAS. The reason I join iGEM is because I enjoy new and challenging experiences. I was also interested in synthetic biology and wanted to gain experience in the field of biology. Finally, I am looking forward to accomplishing great feats and gaining valuable experiences with this team.

Carolyn Chen

Wassup, I'm Carolyn. I'm a senior at Taipei American School. Half the time, I think about wanting to be a fish. I enjoy attempting to cook, hiking, crocheting, and writing questionable fanfictions.

Anabelle Lin

My name is Anabelle, and I’m a senior at Taipei American School. I’m just your average robotics kid who somehow found her way into this iGEM team. Outside of biology and robotics, I also enjoy music. I’m looking forward to working with this team to accomplish great things!

Supporting

For personal reasons, members of the support team have decided not to attend the final phase of the competition in Paris. Therefore, they did not participate in the following crucial team events: Judging session, live stage talk, booth interactions, etc.

Janet Chuang

WetLab

Hi, I'm Janet and I'm a rising sophomore at TAS. I am an avid Worlds debater and dancer, and I enjoy writing poetry and reading classic literature at tiny cafes. I hope to gain novel experiences in synthetic biology this year while working to synthesize a great project with this team.

Reina Hirokawa

Art WetLab

Hi, I'm Reina and I'm a rising junior at TAS. During my free time, I love to spend time with my dog, and hang out with friends. I also really love going to the beach.