Yang Huiyuan
Student Leader
Hi! My name is Yang Huiyuan, and I am currently a first-year student at Ulink High School of Suzhou Industrial Park. I serve as the team leader and also work on experiments. I’m passionate about biology and recently completed an IEPQ paper focused on pharmaceuticals. Through iGEM, I hope to promote the spirit of research, spread the influence of synthetic biology, and lead our team to achieve the best results together!
Deng Zihan
Student Leader
My name is Sarah Deng from Suzhou Ulink International High School. I’m passionate about science and jazz, and I enjoy academic challenges. Outside class, I play volleyball, which has strengthened my teamwork and leadership. I also love volunteering, like serving as a model at our school open day. Fluent in English, I embrace multicultural settings. I hope to study biology and chemistry abroad and contribute to society. I’m excited to learn, grow, and connect!
Xu Yusheng
Student Leader
Hi! I’m Xu Yusheng, 17, from Suzhou Ulink. I’m strongly interested in biology, which is why I joined iGEM. I’m skilled in essay writing and enjoy hiking and exploring new tech trends. In my free time, I read novels or watch variety shows to balance study and life. I also enjoy traveling to meet people and learn about diverse cultures.
Cai Jingxuan
Team Member
Hello everyone! I'm Cai Jingxuan from Ulink. I’m cheerful and easygoing, and I love communicating and sharing. I enjoy exploring the ocean of knowledge, and in my spare time I play badminton, practice calligraphy, and play the piano. These hobbies enrich my life and help me build teamwork and concentration. I hope we can progress together and support each other in our studies.
Lou Yuxuan
Team Member
I am Yuxuan Lou from Team Ulink-SZ (iGEM 2025). My participation stems from an interest in solving biological problems with engineering thinking, aligned with my future focus on biomedical or mechanical engineering. This challenge also helps me develop collaboration skills. I’m captain of the school orchestra, a volleyball team player, and a drama club performer, building diverse experiences beyond the classroom.
Yu Ziyi
Team Member
I’m a 17-year-old high school student with diverse interests. I’m an avid badminton player and a fan of Japanese anime. Academically, I’m intrigued by biochemistry and love exploring life at the molecular level. I’m excited to join this project and team, and I look forward to collaborating with everyone and making meaningful contributions.
Chu Herun
Team Member
Hello! I’m Chu Herun (Renee) from Suzhou Ulink, 17 years old. I’m very interested in synthetic biology and chemistry and hope to work in biochemistry in the future. I enjoy interacting with animals and playing sports after class. I have two cats at home—caring for them is relaxing and rewarding.
Liu Jingtian
Team Member
My Chinese name is Jingtian Liu, and my English name is Entrok, inspired by “entropy.” I enjoy physics and biology because they explain how the world works. I’m not strong at sports due to breathing issues, but I love music—from classical to electronic—and music games. Learning and music bring me happiness.
Sang Zihan
Team Member
My name is Sang Zihan (Starry), from Class Spring A at Suzhou Ulink. I love reading—like adventures through ideas. Hosting and reciting help me express and connect. Equestrian sports make me feel free. Chemistry and math are my strengths. I placed first in my grade in the Waterloo Math Contest and made the global honor list. Model UN has broadened my view of world issues.
Lu Jielin
Team Member
Hello everyone! I am a pre-student from Suzhou Ulink. In this project, my responsibilities focus on experimentation and business innovation. My hobbies include anime and video creation, which help me develop creativity. I’m excited to participate in this project.
Ruyi Shi, Ph.D.
PI
Ph.D. in Biosystems Engineering, Zhejiang University; Director of Worldshaper Biological Project. Outstanding achievements in bioengineering and food science. Recent research focuses on synthetic biology with excellent iGEM mentorship results (high school track).
Yaoyao Liang
SPI
M.S. in Synthetic Biology. Experienced in metabolic engineering and biosensor research, with several SCI publications. Recipient of multiple iGEM gold awards.
Leyu Xu
SPI
Major in Materials Chemistry. Experienced in science education, teaching, and student team leadership.
Prof. Ling Jiang
Instructor
Doctoral supervisor, College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University; deputy director of discipline construction. Recipient of the National Young Talent Program and other honors. Research interests include synthetic biology of food.
Dr. Yang Sun
Instructor
Lecturer, College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University. Research in microbial metabolism, synthetic biology, and active prevention technologies for food quality and safety. Awarded several grants since 2021.
Yuetong Fu
Advisor
B.Eng. in Bioengineering, Nanjing Tech University. Focused on antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) with strong experimental and R&D skills. A team-sport enthusiast with excellent collaboration under pressure. Ready to bring research experience and proactive attitude to create value for the team.
Kaixu Chen
Advisor
Master’s candidate in Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing Tech University. Research: mining microbial enzymes and using synthetic biology to build high-yield engineered strains for agricultural and aquatic pollution remediation. Enjoys photography and sports.
Wenjing Shuai
Advisor
Master’s candidate under Prof. Jiang Ling at Nanjing Tech University. Focus on biotechnology and synthetic biology. Through iGEM, excited to collaborate with a diverse team to drive innovations for human health and environmental sustainability.
Jingyang Sun
Advisor
Biology student at Nanjing Tech University. Passionate about the field and excited to join iGEM. Enjoys badminton, hiking, mountain climbing, photography, and films. Looking forward to working hard together with the team!