XJTLU iGEM Team

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

Student 1

Na Li

Team Leader / Project Coordinator

Information and Computer Science

Na Li

Team Leader / Project Coordinator

Participated in project initiation and planning, led task allocation & team coordination, completed antibacterial peptide database data processing.

Year: 3rd Year

Major: Information and Computer Science

Skills: Project Administration, Team Coordination, Data Curation, Public Engagement

Project Management Backend Development
Student 2

Zifan Wang

Team Leader / Bioinformatics

Information and Computer Science

Zifan Wang

Team Leader / Backend Developer

Participated in project initiation, constructed AMP4multitask model architecture, built RAG architecture, organized data and model tasks.

Year: 3rd Year

Major: Information and Computer Science

Skills: Backend Development, Data Organization, Model Engineering

Project Management Backend Development
Student 3

Chang Liu

Wiki Frontend Developer

Digital Media Technology

Chang Liu

Wiki Frontend Developer

Led Wiki frontend & HCI dev, helped design antimicrobial peptide screening module.

Year: 3rd Year

Major: Digital Media Technology

Skills: Wiki Frontend Development, HCI Design, Interactive Interface Implementation

Wiki Development Frontend Development
Student 4

Haoze Ma

Data Specialist / Model Trainer

Data Science and Big Data Technology with Contemporary Entrepreneurialism

Haoze Ma

Data Specialist / Model Trainer

Did database crawling/cleaning, built peptide dataset, trained RAG & tested AMP4MultiTask models.

Year: 3rd Year

Major: Data Science and Big Data Technology with Contemporary Entrepreneurialism<

Skills: Data Crawling & Cleaning, Dataset Construction, RAG Model Training, Model Testing

Backend Development Model Training
Student 5

Jingan Tan

SPADE Project Developer / Data Specialist

Microelectronic Science and Engineering with Contemporary Entrepreneurialism

Jingan Tan

SPADE Project Developer / Data Specialist

Contributed to SPADE's Wiki, data crawling, website dev/deployment & visual design.

Year: 2nd Year

Major: Microelectronic Science and Engineering with Contemporary Entrepreneurialism

Skills: Data Crawling & Processing, Wiki Design, Website Dev & Maintenance, Visual Design

Wiki Development Data Crawling & Processing
Student 6

Kewu Li

Human Practices Member

Data Science and Big Data Technology with Contemporary Entrepreneurialism

Kewu Li

Human Practices Member

Wrote HP, designed merch, managed social media, made promo videos, organized iGEM events.

Year: 2nd Year

Major: Data Science and Big Data Technology with Contemporary Entrepreneurialism

Skills:Public Engagement, Content Creation, Event Organization, Social Media Management

Human Practices Public Engagement
Student 7

Qi Guo

Wiki Frontend / Visual Designer

Computer Science and Technology

Qi Guo

Wiki Frontend / Visual Designer

Developed Wiki frontend and HCI, designed coordinated visuals, led team logo design.

Year: 3rd Year

Major: Computer Science and Technology

Skills: Wiki Frontend Development, Visual Design, HCI Design, Module Implementation

Wiki Development Frontend Development
Student 8

Yilin Xu

Human Practices Member

Bioinformatics

Yilin Xu

Human Practices Member

Organized Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai iGEM meet, managed merch/uniforms, ran social accounts, did CCIC presentation.

Year: 2nd Year

Major: Bioinformatics

Skills: Event Organization, Merch Design & Procurement, Social Media Management, Public Presentation

Human Practices Public Engagement

Faculty Advisors

Our mentors who provide guidance and expertise

Guoxia Han

Guoxia Han

Primary PI

Professor Han provided guidance during our project initiation phase, guided its overall direction, pointed out detailed aspects and offered revision ideas, and supported us with the project fund reimbursement process.

Tasks: Conceptualization, Project Administration, Fundraising, Safety

Dechang Xu

Dechang Xu

External Academic Advisor

Professor Xu provided significant guidance to the team, helping the team avoid unnecessary detours.

Tasks: Conceptualization

Baiding Chen

Baiding Chen

External Academic Advisor

Senior Student Chen provided significant guidance to the team, helping the team avoid unnecessary detours.

Tasks: Analysis, Conceptualization

Our Work Space

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 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.