A diverse group of passionate students united by curiosity, creativity, and a shared commitment to advancing synthetic biology.
ZheHao Zhang is an 11th-grade student with a deep passion for environmental and life sciences.He doesn’t just contemplate global ecological issues—he actively seeks answers through field research, refining his understanding of nature through hands-on observation and inquiry. This love for the natural world extends beyond academics: in his free time, he often explores the outdoors by running or cycling, using movement as a way to connect with different landscapes and immerse himself in the environment. In daily life, he maintains a calm yet focused mindset. Even when juggling multiple tasks, he stays organized and methodical, effortlessly finding his own rhythm amidst the busyness.
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Meet Xiyuan Cao, she will be entering her junior year (Grade 11) in the fall of 2025. As an INFJ, she’s naturally principled and idealistic. In her school life, she's deeply passionate about clinical medicine and gene editing – fields she sees as powerful tools to tackle real-world health puzzles. But life isn't all textbooks and pipettes! Outside class, you'll find her directing short films or lighting up the stage in theater. She's captivated by storytelling's power to forge deep, emotional connections between people. For her, true innovation sparks where rigorous science meets creative artistry. She's super excited to bring both her creative spark and sharp critical thinking to the world of synthetic biology through iGEM.
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Yiran Liu is a Grade 11 student at Suzhou Foreign Language School Wuzhong Campus, with an MBTi of ENFP. He loves almost all the STEM courses like Biology, Physics and Mathematics, and hopes to study BioMedical Engineering in the future. He joins in our iGEM team because he would like to study more about synthetic biology，communicating with those who likes and are good at this subject, acting on a big stage of iGEM. He is also a big fan of badminton and tennis, and he believes that these sports can motivate his passion in study and life. Moreover, his leadership and learning skills make him stand out both in the team and in his school.
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I’m Chen Ruxi, a 10th grader in Nanjing Foreign Language School’s IB program. I love biology—there’s something wonderful about how living things work, from tiny cells to whole ecosystems, and it makes me curious to learn more.Outside class, I play tennis, which keeps me active and lets me have fun with friends. I also play the piano, a nice way to relax and express myself.I find joy in connecting with people and brainstorming innovative ideas.
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Ge Meiran's MBTI type is INTP. Fueled by a penchant for Ti and Ne, I’m endlessly intrigued by unlocking the fundamental logic of disciplines like chemistry and math — the elegant equations and mesmerizing reactions pull me into deep dives of exploration. Beyond academics, dancing lets my body translate rhythm into emotion, while playing the electric guitar channels my inner world through bold, amplified sounds. Whether nailing a precise dance sequence or mastering a technical guitar riff, I thrive on the grind of skill - building. Day - to - day, my INTP side shapes interactions: I chat with a logical, analytical bent, loving abstract debates and idea - spawning brainstorms.
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Keqing Chen will move up to Grade 11 after the vacation. Her MBTI is ESFP which indicates passion and energy standing as her most apparent characteristics. She is obssessed with delving certain brand-new knowledge and skill. She understands the importance of learning, so she has always maintained a serious attitude. She listens attentively in class and consolidates her knowledge in a timely manner after class. Although she occasionally encounters difficult problems, she never gives up easily and always tries to find ways to solve them. Good study habits have enabled her to achieve good grades in all subjects and also given me more confidence to pursue my hobbies. Meanwhile，she is a big fan of tenis since Grade4. I enjoy the tension of competing with opponents and also relish the thrill of hitting a good shot. Although my technology is still improving, every progress I make gives me a great sense of achievement and I have also made many friends who share the same passion for tennis.
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Yanwen Mao is a 12th Grade student, with MBTI ISTJ, she is careful with all her study and always trying to find the most detailed knowledge of each topic. While finding comfort in organising and keeping everything in order, she is well organised during the experiments and find it interesting to change those seemly unrelated and messy data into a collection while also finding the relation between those data. She has a wide range of interest from escape room to reading novels and listening to radio plays, which interests her most is solving problems, especially those that needs logical thinking and the game theory. As a student, she is willig to do more on math , statistics and biology and try to use those knowledged learned to solve new problems while also learning more.
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I’m Xianfei, currently studying in New York City on my own. My two biggest passions are anime and art,especially digital painting. In my free time, you’ll either find me binge-watching anime or doodling on my drawing tablet, sometimes even designing original characters. Academically, I’m really interested in biology,particularly genetics and neuroscience. I think the complexity of living systems is fascinating. I’m still figuring out my future path, but it’ll likely be somewhere in STEM. As a classic INTP—I love exploring ideas and possibilities, geek out over logic and abstract concepts.
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Ren Siying's MBTI type is INTJ, as she has a habit of self-reflection and summarization, making her highly capable and organized. At the same time, she has a deep interest in life and nature, which fuels her passion for biology and landscape photography. She also loves reading, especially poetry and short stories. Painting has been a long-standing interest since her childhood—stroke by stroke on paper, she creates original characters and weaves stories for them. As she enters the 11th grade, Ren Siying will delve deeper into biology at school while continuing to nurture her strengths in literature and writing. Additionally, she will leverage her strong organizational skills to lead club activities at school.
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Liyi Wang is a 17-year-old high school student. Due to his experience in chemistry and biology competitions in recent years, he is interested in and very knowledgeable about these issues and research, and has become a regular visitor to the lab and a skilled experimenter. In addition to this, he is also a very demanding person in life, and keeps his mind sharp with long cardio workouts of all kinds. Based on his MBTI of INTP, he is always able to save the day at the end of the deadline, solving problems on without compromising on quality.
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Huang Hanyu is a student who is about to enter grade 11. Her MBTI type is ENFP. She is a person who is very lively and meticulous in life. Daily life-wise, she always likes to chat with her friends. Even if her friends are having a great time chatting, she can always keenly sense the emotions of the people around her. In work or study, when she encounters problems, she doesn't rush to ask for help from others. She always thinks by herself first. Therefore, she likes to explore chemistry. But when it comes to matters within the team, she is very willing to take the initiative to lend a hand and does it carefully and neatly. Privately, she has several long-standing hobbies: she likes to read detective novels, although she may not always be able to guess the murderer; she likes to listen to music, always immersed in the world of music and unable to extricate herself; and she also likes to do some small handicrafts, no matter how complex they are, she can achieve near-perfection.
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Yichen Li's MBTI type is INTJ, as her logical mind and structured thinking make her excel in mathematics and scientific reasoning. Currently an 11th-grade IB student, she is particularly passionate about mathematical modeling and biological research - an interest that began with her childhood love for "Octonauts."Yichen enjoys watching animal documentaries that satisfy both her scientific curiosity and appreciation for nature's complexity.Her favorite animals are Border Collies and Abyssinian cats, whose intelligence and elegance reflect her own personality.
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Zinan Shen is a 17-year-old ENFP student. With a keen iterest in natural science and biology, his curiosity drives him to explore underlying principles of how things work.Whether it's conducting experiments or designing innovative solutions, he thrives on hands-on challenges and enjoys the process of turning ideas into reality. As he has done multiple varieties of experiments, simulated experiments or offline researches, he has developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills. For personal, he sometimes composes music of his own and plays volleyball as a member of school team. Multiple special experiences makes him a interesting person.
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Tianxiang Pan MBTI type is INTP and she is 17 years old. She’s a huge fan of Natural Science since she was 3 years old. Therefore, she is deeply interested in subjects like Paleontology, English Language Arts and biology, and excels in studying them. Observation and experimentation are no challenge for her, given her lifelong passion for bird watching and planting, including watching documentaries about marine life and our health. In fact, she thoroughly enjoys the process. In her daily life, she prefers to be alone or cooperate in a lab experiment in a certain group. For personal, she played the piano and is a huge fan of individual games alongside their fan art.
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This is Yunuo Luan, an 11th grade student from ZMB, an international department of Jinling High School, who is probably going to be a biology student in less than a year. She is interested in Biology and how molecules and cells assemble into larger conscious creatures such as human. She is also interested in treating diseases in novel biological approaches. As an INTP, she also likes debating, constructing and reconstructing lines of reasoning. As a result, she attended the iGEM program last year and really enjoyed learning about various product and treatments developed through synthetic biology and hearing the most advance techniques about the field. Upon learning more about researching, she decided to join the iGEM program again this year to stay updated about the synthesis biology field, as well as getting in touch with more peers and experts in the community.
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Weixuan Tang is a Year 11 student with a great enthusiasm in geography, economics and politics from Nanjing Foreign Language School (NFLS). He is someone looks formal but in fact has an interesting inner mind. Perhaps because his love towards geography, he is fascinated in travelling and has a fever in a game called Geoguessr, a game in which players need to point at a certain point on the map according to street views given and to win a higher score as the point player made is closer to the actual location of that street view. He's a real master of that, as he now ranks 3rd of Jiangsu Province in 'Geoguessr in China'. In the iGEM program, he wants to do something new. He wants to challenge himself. He hopes to make good peers in this program and obtain a more comprehensive vision, and eventually, becomes a well-rounded person, not only in geography.
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I’m Rushen, a tenth-grader from Hefei No.1 High School and an INTJ through and through. With a deep passion for biotechnology and biomedical science, I joined iGEM hoping to explore how synthetic biology can not only decode life—but redesign it for the better. As someone who thrives on logic, planning, and turning ideas into structured systems, I naturally found myself drawn to the more analytical and research-driven parts of our project. Whether it’s literature review, experimental design, or long hours of troubleshooting protocols, I love diving into the “why” behind the science. Outside the lab, you might find me immersed in medical documentaries or sketching out ideas for my next science fair. I believe the future of medicine lies at the intersection of biology and engineering—and iGEM is the perfect place to start building that future. Oh, and fun fact: I name my pipettes after Greek philosophers. “Plato” always gets the job done. Probably.
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I am Haoyu Huang, a year 11 student from Nanjing Foreign Language School. As a true lover of table tennis, I have practised it since childhood. I have benn a menber of the school team for 4 years and won the champion of high school mixed team in Nanjing. Hoping to make myself a more logical person, I often listen to debates and contemplate the topics. During my studies, I gradually developed an interst in chemistry and hope to major in it. With a great passion, I joined the IGEM not only to gain more knowledge but also to acqiure a broader view.
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Meet Anshuyu Mao, a 12th-grade student at Nanjing Foreign Language School with an ESFP personality. Her athletic prowess shines through her achievements as a provincial karate champion and nationally certified second-level athlete, specializing in sprinting, high jump, long jump, and cheerleading. This competitive spirit fuels her love for challenges—whether on the field or in new learning environments. Beyond sports, she channels her creativity into photography and travel, capturing diverse cultures and landscapes through her eyes. She’s excited to bring her dynamic teamwork skills and relentless drive to iGEM, where she aims to push boundaries and master innovative approaches in synthetic biology.
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My name is Gewei Zhang. I'm passionate about playing basketball, which not only brings me joy but also teaches me the importance of teamwork and perseverance. I'm really excited to be part of this activity. For me, it's a great opportunity to step out of my comfort zone, challenge myself, and develop various skills that will help me grow. Most importantly, I hope this experience can lay a solid foundation for my college applications in the future, as I believe it will equip me with valuable lessons and experiences to share.
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Zheng Yawen's MBTI is INFP, and she is currently a 12th-grade student at Country Garden School in Jurong. Yawen is warm, earnest, and gentle in nature. She has a strong interest in biology and chemistry, and this is her second time participating in the iGEM competition. In her free time, she enjoys making specimens, taking part in life club activities, and has hobbies such as reading, board games, and movies.
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My name is Ziming Li. I'll be a 11th grader at Ojai Valley School in the US, and as an ISFJ, I’m naturally drawn to supporting others and paying attention to details—traits I hope will shine in team settings like iGEM. Swimming and drumming keep me grounded: the pool calms my mind, while the drum kit lets me channel energy. This year, I’m excited to dive into iGEM too. I’m eager to explore synthetic biology, collaborate with peers, and apply that careful, supportive side of me to solving real-world problems through science. Looking forward to growing—academically, in my hobbies, and with new challenges in iGEM.
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Chuan Zhao is currently in Grade 11 and his MBTI type is INTJ. I'm deeply interested in pursuing studies and a future career in the life sciences, specifically focusing on Molecular Biology, Bioengineering – particularly Genetic Engineering. Outside of academics, I have a strong passion for creative and technical hobbies. I enjoy tablet drawing, where I paint both realistic and fictional historical scenes, as well as fan art inspired by characters, landscapes, and settings from games and movies. Another significant hobby is model making; I go through the full process of modeling, 3D printing or using GK resin, assembly, sanding, and painting to build military models or create pieces based on films, games, or my own original designs. I'm also immersed in photography and I use both digital and film cameras to capture images of miniature subjects and urban landscapes, including historical sites and modern architecture. I've took significant amount of photography collections from cities like Athens, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. I've been learning guitar for the past three years, focusing in fingerstyle playing. I made attempts in arranging and playing fingerstyle versions of complex pieces like the “No Time for Caution”theme from Interstellar and “House of the Rising Sun”.
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