Wet Lab
WU BOYANG
Hi everyone I'm Wu Boyang, or you can call me Paul. I'm a rising grade 12 student living in Fujian, Xiamen. I'm a kind of extreverted person, so I would like to meet more people and even make friends with them. I like to pursuse perfect in work, study, not to mention in everyday life. Also I really enjoy the feeling that sinking into the sea of knowledge, therefore I'm here to suck more knowledge about biology and pharmacology and make good use of them in my future academy or work.
ZHAO LENING
My name is Lening Zhao. Currently, I am a Y11 student and studying in Suzhou, who would like to study natural science or biochemistry at university in the future. I enjoy reading, doing sports such as badminton and tennis, playing the piano and calligraphy. Also, I love Biology and doing experiments, especially prefer the field of gene research, so I am here and take the project to enrich my learning of Biology, improve the skills of experiments and participate in various activities to meet different people.
QIANZHANG TIANYU
Hello,I'm Bianca,one of the members in igem wet team.I'm currently in grade 11 to 12 and I'm a student at an international school in Shanghai. I have an outgoing personality and many hobbies. For instance, I really enjoy outdoor adventures and some extreme sports. The curriculum I'm following is A-level and I'm planning to apply to universities in the UK, Canada and Hong Kong.The direction I mainly apply for is natural science and microbiology. This time, I come to participate in the IGEM project mainly to have a better understanding of laboratory life. Besides, I am very interested in biological knowledge such as microorganisms, bacteria, and disease-causing genes.
WANG ZIHAN
I'm Zihan Wang from Nanshan foreign language school, currently a G11 student. My dream major is social psychology, and i have a great passion for studying biology, with the hope of using this knowledge to help more people. in terms of personal hobbie, I enjoy music and sports like piano and tennis. Participating in different relevant competitions, including IGEM, I have acquired skills such as teamworks and problem-solving abilities through hands-on experiments. Hope I can help our team achieve the ideal results.
GONG ZHENG
My name is Justin Gong and I am a 16-year-old rising Junior attending Kent School in Connecticut. I am originally from Qingdao, China, and I really enjoy playing sports. Growing up as a multi-sport athete made me very passionate about sports and kinesiology, which is why I am participating in this synthetic biology competition.
SHU HUA
Hi everyone, my name is Shu Hua, but you can also call me Belinda. I'm 15 years old and currently a Grade 9 student. I'm an outgoing and enthusiastic girl who loves exploring the world of insects. I'm really passionate about biology and math, and I enjoy drawing, playing the flute, and swimming in my free time. I also love caring for animals—I've kept lizards, dogs, beetles, and more.
YU WENTAO
Hello, I'm Yu Wentao, from Shanghai, China. Starting this semester, I'll be a grade 12 student, with strong interests in biology and psychology. My target major is zoology, as I'm passionate about wildlife and animals. I enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, data collection, and field observation. Previously, I participated in a research project on animal vaccines, gaining experience in veterinary medicine. Generally, I'm a quiet person and often work independently, but I'm open to discussions and eager to learn from others. Looking forward to exchanging ideas and growing together.
SHEN YOUYOU
My name is Shen youyou and I'm currently studying in Shanghai as a grade 10 student. I would like to study biochemistry as my future major. I'm participating in igem because I believe it can help me enhance abilities in lab techniques, project design, and science communication,which are key skills for my future career.
SHEN ZUOYI
My name is Zuoyi Shen. I am currently a 10th grade student in Shanghai. I'm interested in rock music and I play the guitar. I'm here to enrich my experience and explore my interests in Biology, since I plan to pursue a Biochemistry-related major but I'm uncertain about the specifics.
CHEN XIN
My name is Chen Xin. I will become a 11th grade student at Shanghai Ulink School starting from the next semester. I have had a strong interest in biology since I was in primary school, and I want to study biology or medicine in the future. Thereby, I am deciding whether to choose biology or biomedicine as my major at the university. As a result, participating in the IGEM could help me gain more experience in this field of science and teamwork ability, better adapting to future studies.
ZHANG ZILING
My name is Ziling Zhang, a student from Beijing New Oriental Yangzhou Foreign Language School, and I will be entering the 11th grade this year. My intended major for future study is biochemistry, and I am extremely passionate about learning biological knowledge. Therefore, in my spare time, I also participate in various competitions such as iGEM. Through these experiences, while gaining a deeper understanding of biology, I have also honed my teamwork and communication skills.
HE RUIYAN
Hello everyone, I'm Kyra, a 16-year-old student at HFI in Guangzhou. I am very interested in biology, especially in the field of genetic engineering. In the future, I also want to continue on the path of biology. Therefore, I hope I can accumulate some rich life experience in this competition.
YANG CHENYU
Hello, I'm Andy, and I'm an 11th-grade student. My passion lies in exploring biological. Outside of academics, I enjoy nature photography and playinng badminton.
SUN YIJIA
Hello, everyone. I'm Sophia. I am currently in grade 11 to grade 12. I have many hobbies, such as dancing, playing the piano, etc. I am interested in biology, and the major I want to choose in the future will also be related to genetics.
QUAN XIN
I'm Cindy and I'm currently a 10th grade student in Shanghai. I have a strong interest in bio and I believe igem has fostered my passion for science and deepened my understanding of experimentation.
LI ZIYUE
Hello, I'm Olaf from the iGEM wet lab team. I'm a G2 student at Ulink College of Shanghai, following the A-level curriculum. I plan to apply to universities in the UK, with Human Biology as my main direction. I decided to participate in iGEM to gain a better understanding of laboratory life and to further explore my strong interest in the human body.
LUO DANCHEN
Hi, my name is Aria. I am currently a 10th grader in BASIS independent school in NYC. I am very enthusiastic about learning biology and I am looking forward doing more researches about rare diseases in the future. In my spare time, I love doing some volunteering work, drawing pictures and reading science fictions. Addtionally, I am so glad that our topic is in line with the major I want to study and has laid the foundation for my dream of conducting research on rare diseases.
SU YUZHE
My name is Justin. I'm from Shanghai and I'll be in Grade 10 next semester. I'm a person who loves observing animals and plants very much, and I enjoy spending time communicating with nature. Usually, I take my camera with me and take pictures of animals, plants or the beautiful scenery along the way in the streets or parks. Besides, I can play many musical instruments. As a member of the school orchestra, I have performed as a trombonist and a violinist in the Golden Hall.
YANG DAIYI
Hello everyone, my name is Michael, attending a senior high school in Zhengzhou. I'm a well-rounded person, and l like swiming and playing badminton very much. My dream school is DKU, for its excellent biology major and strong sports atmosphere. What's more, I expect to major in biomedicine in the future.
WANG YANWEI
I'm Elvira, and my Chinese name is Yanwei Wang. I'm 17 years old and currently studying in a Grade 11 class at a high school in the United States. I'm a total people person with diverse hobbies like painting, traveling, and reading.
LIN MOHAN
My name is Sara, a Grade 10 student at SUIS WY, soon to enter Grade 11. I joined the iGEM competition to contribute to society, help people in need, and strengthen my academic and practical skills. Through this project, I learned about epidermolysis bullosa, a rare but devastating disease. I'm honored to be part of a team developing a prenatal detection method that can help families make informed decisions and reduce future burdens.
ZHENG XIYUE
My name is Zheng Xiyue, my English name is Sunny. A 16-year-old outgoing and optimistic G11 student from Shanghai. My future major is Biochemistry. I hope this activity can help me improve my professional skills and enhance my confidence. In my daily life, I love exploring things about nature, My hobbies include singing, playing the piano and playing tennis. These interests support me to keep enthusiastic for life.
JI SHUYU
My name is Celia Ji, I am about to enter eleventh grade. I joined iGEM due to my interest in biology, to accumulate experiences working in labs and most importantly because I care about animals and want to help them in the future.
SOPHIA BUJUN KIM
My name is Sophia Kim, I am studying at YKPAO school in Shanghai, and I am about to enter ninth grade. I joined iGEM due to my interest in biology, to accumulate experiences working in labs and most importantly because I care about the people and the world and want to try my best to contribute.
GE XINYUE
I am Moon, Chinese name is Ge Xinyue, I am 16 years old, I study in Wycombe School Nanjing, I‘m about to enter Grade 11. My hobby is to play volleyball, listen to music and watch anime. I am an introverted person, and my MBTI is INFJ.
ZHU JIUYAN
Hello, my name is Joey, and I am a member of the wet lab team in iGEM. I am currently a G2 student at Ulink College of Shanghai, pursuing the A-level curriculum. My academic plans include applying to universities in the United Kingdom, with a particular focus on Biomedical Science as my intended field of study. I decided to participate in iGEM to acquire practical, hands-on laboratory experience and to deepen my understanding of human biology and medical mechanisms.
YU HAOMING
My name is Yu Haoming. I'm 17 years old. I started to love biology when I took the subject in junior high school. At that time, I felt that the transformation from simple to complex in biology was so great. Even after I learned chemistry and the two subjects were combined, although it was very complicated, my love for this subject never decreased. In my spare time, I like to watch some videos about biological experiments. Sometimes, I would buy some samples and do related experiments at home. For this reason, almost all of my pocket money was spent on purchasing equipment.
Dry Lab
WANG YINAN
My name is Klein, I live in Nanjing. I will apply for a Business or Economics major. I participate in this project in order to develop my skills in the business field and get a great award, enriching myself for future applications. Meanwhile, I hope to do something that I am not good at during this project, developing myself comprehensively.
ZHANG XINYUE
Hello everyone, my name is Zhang Xinyue (Eloise), and I am from Wuxi. I am an outgoing girl who enjoys photography, editing short videos, singing, dancing, and participating in volunteer activities. My primary field of study is marketing, and I aspire to pursue a career in social media. I enjoy interacting with others and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This activity will effectively enrich my practical experience and provide me with valuable knowledge related to my field of study.
YANG WENTIAN
Hello! I’m YANG WENTIAN from Shanghai,an 11th-grade student at an international school, currently studying A-Level. I’m outgoing and love interacting with others, so I often take on class leadership roles to organize activities and help classmates. In my free time, I enjoy painting and exploring different art forms. I also like playing games occasionally. What excites me most is economics and business—I’m eager to deepen my knowledge in these fields and plan to pursue further studies in the UK in the future.
LIN ZIHAO
My name is Lin Zihao (Carson), an incoming 11th-grade student. While my future career may lie in computer science or engineering, I developed a strong interest in biology during middle school—a subject I find both fascinating and rigorous. Although high school course constraints prevent me from formally studying biology, this hasn't shaken my determination to explore the field. Through iGEM, I aim to apply all my interdisciplinary knowledge to support our team. In daily life, I enjoy basketball, cycling, and exploring photography. It's been a pleasure connecting with so many like-minded peers through this experience.
LI GAOTING
Hello everyone, my name is Li Gaoting and I'm from Kunming. My future major is business. I hope this activity can help me improve my professional skills. In my daily life, I enjoy creating and designing, and I also like photography. I like to try many new things and enjoy experiencing nature. These beautiful things always give me strength.
XIA YI
Hello, my name is Xia Yi, I'm from KangChiao International School in Kunshan, and I'm in the 11th grade. I am very interested in business (Such as economics, business management), but I also notice that the current society's concern for “health” is gradually increasing, so I would like to combine my future major choice with “health”. In The IGEM competition has provided me with a good platform to combine the two, and I believe that this special experience will teach me a lot, and even provide me with indispensable experience for my future university and work.
JIA HAOCHEN
My name is Haochen Jia, and I am from Chengdu. I am currently a 11th-grade student at the International Department of Chengdu No. 7 High School. I have a deep interest in economics and plan to pursue a career in business studies in the future. I hope that this activity will help me enhance the skills related to my chosen field of study and provide a solid foundation for my academic and professional development.
LIU ZIJUN
Hello, my name is James Liu. I am 17 years old and a senior at Worcester Academy. I have studied abroad for three years, which has given me the chance to see different cultures and grow more independent. I am very interested in economics and business, because I want to understand how management and leadership work in real life. I also joined the iGEM competition with my team, where I helped write the business plan and think about how science can connect with society. In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer and exploring new ideas in technology
YANG XINGZHI
I'm Yang Xingzhi, a grade 12 at an international high school. I enjoy organizing information and conveying. for example, like turning complex knowledge into clear charts or explaining tech info in simple terms. This helps me in the iGEM Dry Team, where I handle basic tasks: organizing experimental data and writing project content to support the team’s info management and external communication. This experience boosted my collaboration and execution skills, and taught me to focus on solid work.
Advisor
JIANG XUECHENG
My name is Jiang Xuecheng, Royce, a G10 student at Shanghai Guanghua Academy. I am now studying AP Seminar, AP physics 1, AP Microeconomics and AP Precalculus. These courses has equipped me with a strong foundation in interdisciplinary research, critical analysis, and quantitative reasoning. While I have not yet formally studied biology and social studies, I have a strong passion on them. Outside academics, I am an football player and gamer, which have taught me the value of strategy, patience, and teamwork. I am naturally introverted and may not be the first to speak up, but I am a deeply committed listener and collaborator. I am genuinely eager to step out of my comfort zone, learn from a team of passionate peers, and contribute to a meaningful project.
TSZ CHING LAM
Hi everyone! My name is Lin. I’m currently in grade 11, and I’m studying in Shanghai. This is my second time participating in iGEM, and I am the advisor of dry lab. I love to work with people and I hope to major in business in the future. Some hobbies I have other than being social are sports, traveling, and watching movies. Hope you enjoy our project as much as we did!
ZHANG YUXUAN
I am Yuxuan Zhang from Suzhou North America High School, a rising senior. I am passionate about biology and have pursued both coursework and independent projects that explore how life functions at the molecular and organismal levels. I earned a score of 5 on AP Biology and extended my interest by conducting research on circadian rhythms using fruit flies, as well as studies related to oxidative stress and aging in model organisms.
WANG ZIYU
Hi! I'm Jady Wang, an 11th-grade student from Qingdao No.1 International School. Coming from a big family with three siblings, my childhood love for animals has grown into a deep passion for biology and environmental science. I am fascinated by life sciences and eager to apply my knowledge to real-world research and exploration. Excited to contribute and learn with the iGEM team!