We are the NCHU iGEM Team from National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan. Our diverse team includes students from Life Science, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Materials Science, and Computer Science. United by a passion for synthetic biology, we work to tackle global sustainability challenges by engineering microorganisms to produce low-carbon, cow-free milk alternatives. Guided by expert professors and advisors, we integrate innovation, responsibility, and creativity in every step of our journey.
Chieh-Chen Huang, Ph.D.
Role: Principal Investigator
Department of Life Sciences
National Chung Hsing University
Leads the team with expertise in life sciences. Oversees all core research and experimental design.
Yen-Wei Chu, Ph.D.
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Graduate Institute of Genomics and Bioinformatics
National Chung Hsing University
Provides technical leadership and supervised Wiki construction and documentation.
Seiken
Role: Advisor
Department of Life Sciences
National Chung Hsing University
Expert advisor on experimental design and wet lab protocols.
Jin-Cheng Li
Role: Advisor
Chen Hhien-Chiu Architects & Association
Provides visual communication and identity design guidance for the team.
Augusta Chen
Role: Team Leader / Captain
Doctoral Program in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
National Chung Hsing University
Leads coordination between Wet Lab, Dry Lab, and Human Practices teams.
Po-Yao Wang
Role: Wet Lab Member
Undergraduate student
Department of Life Science
National Chung Hsing University
Focuses on wet lab experiments and data collection.
Huang, Yu-Shan
Role: Wet Lab Member, Human Practice
Undergraduate student
Department of Life Science
National Chung Hsing University
Focuses on wet lab experiments and data collection.
Ajesh Saviour Paravila
Role: Web Page designer
Undergraduate student
Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering
National Dong Hwa University
Responsible for building and maintaining the team Wiki, including layout design, coding, and data analysis
Irene Nihiok Oo
Role: Wet lab Member
Graduate Institute of Genomics and Bioinformatics
National Chung Hsing University
Played a central role in performing and recording experimental procedures, organizing data, and conducting analyses to interpret results.
Adrika Chattopadhyay
Role: Dry Lab
Postgraduate student
School of Masters in Biotechnology
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Responsible for analysis, background research, and scientific investigation
Sourasis Chattopadhyay
Role: Dry Lab
Undergraduate student
School of Computer Science
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
Responsible for analysis, conceptualization, and background research