Project Commander & External Communicator
Blueprint Design & Management
Ren-You Huang
Department: Department of Biological Science & Technology
As the Chief Architect, he is responsible for conceiving the overall blueprint and key milestones of the GenOMe project, and also contributes to gene sequence design. He acts as the central communication hub for our advisors and senior members, ensuring the project's vision aligns with external expectations. He also helps with the promotion video strategy to present the project's grand design and core concepts flawlessly to the public. He is a devoted fan of Kirby.
The Operations Director
Resource Coordination & Process Optimization
Chih-An Lin
Department: Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering
She serves as the Operations Director of our construction site, managing all administrative and logistical aspects of the team. She is adept at transforming complex tasks into clear schedules, overseeing work distribution, managing our shared cloud database, and supervising meeting progress, ensuring every "construction phase" proceeds smoothly and on schedule. She loves taking spontaneous trips to explore new places.
Wet Lab Leader
Methodology Planning & Material Management.
Ping-Hung Nien
Department: Department of Biological Science & Technology
As the leader of the wet lab, he is responsible for defining the direction and timeline of our experiments and drafting detailed technical protocols. He meticulously manages material procurement and documentation, ensuring all "building materials" are produced to the highest standards. He also leads the entire lab team to synthesize and present their results. He is the team's designated model for photoshoots.
Wet Lab Member
Practical Execution & Procedure Implementation
Cheng-Hao Wang
Department: Department of Biological Science & Technology
As a classic hands-on engineer, he is known for his unwavering sense of responsibility and profound understanding of experimental protocols. He diligently executes every step, ensuring all wet lab procedures are performed with precision and repeatability, providing the team with reliable "construction" outcomes. He has experience playing Chinese classical music.
Wet Lab Member
Detail Control & Accuracy Verification
Chia-Wei Chang
Department: Department of Biological Science & Technology
He is extremely meticulous about every detail in the experiments, ensuring no slight variation compromises the quality of our "building." His high standards guarantee the rigor and reliability of the experimental results. He has a high standard for everything and is a perfectionist.
Wet Lab Member
Adaptability & On-Demand Support
Po-Chun Chin
Department: School of Medicine
He consistently demonstrates exceptional adaptability, stepping in to handle urgent tasks and unexpected issues in the lab. His positive relationships with the team make him an indispensable source of support. He often travels abroad and has a broad perspective.
Wet Lab Member
Progress Monitoring & Responsive Support
Chun-Ting Ko
Department: Department of Biological Science & Technology
He diligently tracks the progress of experiments, ensuring no tasks fall through the cracks. He is quick to respond and provide support when needed, making him a crucial and reliable presence on the "construction site." He knows how to bake bread and has experience working at a bakery.
Dry Lab Leader
Computational Logic & Structural Validation
Pei-Wei Wu
Department: Department of Biological Science & Technology
As the leader of the dry lab, she excels at identifying computational logic from extensive literature. She meticulously deduces simulation details and plans the model's progression to ensure high data conformity. She is a passionate and proactive driver of the modeling process. Her nickname is Raccoon, and she is always enthusiastic and energetic.
Dry Lab
Information Synthesis & Cross-Disciplinary Support
Yu-Chia Chang
Department: Department of Biotechnology and Laboratory Science in Medicine
She diligently seeks out useful information and assists with hardware tasks like 3D printing. She is also a key contributor to promotion video animations and written content, showcasing her determination to integrate knowledge across different fields. She has played the clarinet and was a member of bands.
Dry Lab
Equipment Design & Prototype Manufacturing
Zi-Yu Chen
Department: School of Medicine
She is responsible for the functional and principled design of the entire hardware detection device. She leads the 3D printing process from CAD modeling to production. Her ability to work effectively remotely ensures every "construction" stage of the hardware is executed with precision, providing concrete solutions for the project. She frequently travels abroad and attends various events.
Dry Lab (wiki designer)
Wiki & Visual Design
Pin-Che Pan
Department: Department of Biological Science & Technology
He is responsible for the coding and layout of the entire Wiki page. With a profound understanding of software systems, he uses his ingenuity to construct a clear, visually appealing, and easily navigable digital "architectural space" for GenOMe's vast information. He enjoys playing computer games and is skilled at modifying computer systems and interfaces.
Dry Lab (Model Derivation & Graphic Generation)
Mathematical Derivation & Structural Simulation
Hsin-Chien Hsia
Department: School of Medicine
He translates abstract models and mechanisms into precise mathematical equations and graphics, analyzing the computational logic behind each model. Crucial structural analysis for the stability of the GenOMe system is provided by him, ensuring a solid theoretical foundation. He loves sleeping and can even use tissue paper as a pillow.
Dry Lab Member (Data organization & essay searching)
Data Organization & Process Tracking
Chia-Pei Huang
Department: Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering
She works on a portion of the modeling and excels at organizing the entire model's development process. Her strong learning ability allows her to manage large volumes of information efficiently, providing the team with clear data management. She is skilled in table tennis and competitive cheerleading.
Head of Human Practice
Social Analysis & Public Consultation
Sheng-Yi Tung
Department: Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering
He is responsible for researching and communicating with the public. He ensures that the GenOMe "public works" project meets societal needs and builds positive relationships with the community, providing vital guidance on the project's ethics and applications. His easygoing and carefree personality makes everyone feel at ease.
Primary PI
Resource mobilization and coordination, liaison with relevant institutions and personnel.
Wen-Liang Chen
As the Minister of Finance and Foreign Affairs for the GenOMe project, Professor Chen serves as our strongest pillar of support. With his strategic vision, he is responsible for securing the substantial funding and resources needed from university- and department-level units, laying a solid foundation for our research. In our weekly meetings, he meticulously reviews our progress reports, providing top-level strategic guidance and direction to ensure our project has all the resources it needs.
Secondary PI
Experimental design consultation, final sequence confirmation.
Hsiao-Ching Li
Professor Li is the Inspector General of Technical Affairs for our "genetic architecture," holding the ultimate authority over quality control for every aspect of our wet lab work. She listens to our progress reports with meticulous care, and before we send our gene sequences to manufacturers, she personally assists us with late-night confirmations and revisions to ensure every technical detail is impeccable. Her expert advice helps us design more reliable and interconnected experimental workflows, guaranteeing that the quality of all our "building materials" meets the highest standards.
Secondary PI
Team image and communications planning, personnel logistics and support.
Huai-En Lu
Professor Lu is our Minister of Public Relations and Organization, focusing on maintaining the team's image and operational integrity. He not only helps us capture professional member and group photos, but also manages crucial logistical matters such as arranging flights and accommodation, allowing us to focus on the project itself. In addition, he provides incisive guidance on our videos, presentations, Wiki's visual design, and biosafety practices. In external interactions, he also acts as our communication consultant, guiding us to build a positive and professional public image.
Advisor (PhD student)
Lab equipment operation, loan, and procurement guidance.
Yu-Wen Chan
As a seasoned PhD student researcher, Dr. Chan is our project's Technical Special Envoy. While not part of our core management, she is our most crucial on-site guide for the wet lab. She provides direct, hands-on instruction for equipment operations and is a go-to for logistical details like lab booking and material procurement. When we encounter unexpected results, she is always there to provide expert explanations and troubleshooting, making her our highest level of technical support for ensuring all our "construction methodologies" are flawlessly executed.