Our Team
The XJTLU Software iGEM team brings together 8 dedicated students and 3 experienced faculty advisors from diverse academic backgrounds. Driven by our passion for synthetic biology and computational innovation, we're addressing environmental challenges through cutting-edge biotechnology solutions.
Our interdisciplinary approach combines expertise in molecular biology, computer science, engineering, and design to create integrated solutions for real-world challenges. Together, we're exploring the frontiers of what's possible when biology meets technology.
8
Students
3
Advisors
5
Disciplines
Student Members
Meet the ambitious students driving our iGEM project forward
Alex Chen
Team Leader / Molecular Biology
Fourth-year molecular biology student with a passion for synthetic biology.
Alex Chen
Team Leader / Molecular Biology
Led the core project design and coordinated team efforts. Specialized in synthetic biology applications.
Year: 4th Year
Major: Molecular Biology
Skills: Research Design, Team Leadership
Sarah Liu
Software Lead / Bioinformatics
Combines computer science expertise with biological knowledge.
Sarah Liu
Software Lead / Bioinformatics
Develops computational models and analysis tools for the project.
Year: 3rd Year
Major: Computer Science
Skills: Programming, Data Analysis
Michael Wang
Lab Coordinator / Biochemistry
Skilled in laboratory techniques and experimental design.
Michael Wang
Lab Coordinator / Biochemistry
Responsible for conducting key experiments and optimizing protocols.
Year: 4th Year
Major: Biochemistry
Skills: Lab Techniques, Protocol Design
Emma Zhang
Human Practices Lead
Focuses on the societal implications of our project.
Emma Zhang
Human Practices Lead
Organized community engagement activities and stakeholder interviews.
Year: 3rd Year
Major: Social Sciences
Skills: Community Outreach, Ethics
David Li
Hardware Engineer
Engineering student who designed and built custom laboratory equipment.
David Li
Hardware Engineer
Built custom laboratory equipment to support the project's experimental needs.
Year: 3rd Year
Major: Engineering
Skills: Hardware Design, 3D Printing
Jessica Wu
Modeling Specialist
Applied mathematical modeling to predict system behavior.
Jessica Wu
Modeling Specialist
Optimized experimental design and developed simulation models.
Year: 4th Year
Major: Applied Mathematics
Skills: Mathematical Modeling, Simulation
Ryan Huang
Wiki Developer
Computer science student responsible for designing and implementing the team's wiki.
Ryan Huang
Wiki Developer
Created interactive visualizations of our project and designed user interfaces.
Year: 2nd Year
Major: Computer Science
Skills: Web Development, UI/UX Design
Olivia Lin
Art Director / Science Communication
Design student who created visual assets for the project.
Olivia Lin
Art Director / Science Communication
Worked on making complex scientific concepts accessible to the public.
Year: 3rd Year
Major: Visual Design
Skills: Graphic Design, Science Communication
Faculty Advisors
Our mentors who provide guidance and expertise
Prof. Robert Zhang
Professor of Molecular Biology
With over 15 years of experience in synthetic biology, Prof. Zhang provides expert guidance on molecular design and experimental approaches.
"The most exciting advances come at the intersection of different disciplines."
Dr. Emily Liu
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Dr. Liu specializes in bioinformatics and computational modeling. She guides the team in software development and data analysis.
"Computational approaches are transforming how we understand and engineer biological systems."
Dr. James Wang
Assistant Professor of Bioengineering
With expertise in bioengineering and hardware development, Dr. Wang advises on experimental design and technical implementations.
"Engineering principles applied to biology can solve some of our most pressing global challenges."
Our Laboratory
Where innovation and collaboration happens
XJTLU Research Facilities
Our team works in state-of-the-art facilities at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, equipped with advanced tools and technologies for synthetic biology research and development.
The collaborative environment fosters creativity and innovation, allowing our team to design, build, and test our projects efficiently while learning from experts across disciplines.
Our Institution
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is an international joint venture university founded by Xi'an Jiaotong University in China and the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom. Located in Suzhou, China, XJTLU offers a unique blend of Chinese and Western education.