People

B.S. Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Purdue University

My research focuses on investigating the effect of protein secondary structure on material properties. Outside of the lab, I love discovering good restaurants in St. Louis and watching movies. I am also a big fan of the Sherlock Holmes series.

B.S. Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University

M.S. Environmental Energy Engineering, Tianjin University

B.S. Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Petroleum

My current research project is investigating the molecular mechanisms of transient antibiotic tolerence triggered by nutrient shifts. Outside of the lab, I enjoy watching movies/animations by myself and playing computer/mobile games with friends. I am good at cooking and prefer spicy dishes. I love Higashino Keigo‘s mystery novels and Jin Yong’s kung fu novels.

B.S. Biomolecular Engineering, Milwaukee School of Engineering

My research interests focus on novel genetic circuits that can be applied to industrial protein production. Outside of lab I like outdoor activities including hiking, fly-fishing, hunting and training my bird dog.

B.S. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University

My research focuses on using single-cell strategies to better understand and regulate cell-to-cell heterogeneities in microbial bioproduction. Outside of the lab, I enjoy skiing, watching TV shows, and playing games with friends.

M.Phil. Bioengineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

B.S. Chemistry, Shaanxi Normal University

Proteins are the building blocks of life. Nature has created various proteins with their own unique features. Synthetic biology enables us to assemble them by recombination and constructing them into macroscopic materials. I am interested in designing advanced functional protein materials for real-world applications. Outside the lab, I enjoy photography, reading, and walking.

B.S. Biotechnology, SRM University

My research focuses on microbial production of novel high-performance protein-based biomaterials. Apart from science, I love to cook and try new restaurants. I am avid fan of Formula 1 and Cricket. During my leisure time, I either watch Netflix or play video games.

AB Biology and Geology-Chemistry, Brown University

IB, UWC Waterford Kamhlaba

Research Assistant working on CRISPR based diagnostics – Proof Diagnostics

Process Development Associate working on scaling qPCR diagnostics – Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard

Research Assistant working on designing bacteria and fungi for living on mars – NASA Ames Research Center

My current research project is helping to determine what amino acid sequences can improve the material properties of protein based fibers. Outside the lab I’m still figuring out my way around St. Louis. During the warm months I like camping, running, climbing and live music (not concerts, don’t invite me)  and during the cold months I like reading, making playlists and playing board games. If I had it my way though every month would be a hot one.

B.Tech & M.Tech Biotechnology, IIT Guwahati

I am currently working on the development of microbial protein-based biomaterials that have superior performance and are recyclable. Aside from academics, I am an ardent cinema fan and enjoy listening to rock and blues music. Football (soccer) is one of my favorite things to watch when I am free.

M.S. Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis

B.S. Chemistry, Nankai University

My research focus on adaptive evolution and microbial engineering. Outside the lab, I enjoy playing badminton and board games.

M.S. Biological Engineering, University of Georgia

B.S. Biotechnology, Beijing University of Chemical Technology

My current research project is focusing on detecting the factors that affect PHA bioproduction by applying biosensors. Outside lab, I enjoy playing basketball and body-building. Music is also one of my favorites.

M.S. Food Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

B.S. Food Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

My research focuses on the production of bioplastic precursor using bacteria. During my leisure time, I enjoy playing badminton and ice skating.

M.S. Environmental Health Science, Konkuk University

B.S. Environmental Health Science, Konkuk University

My research aims to reveal the mechanisms and possibilities of various transcription factors and utilize them to tailor synthetic biological approaches. Outside the lab, I enjoy brewing coffee, and I usually spend time working out at the gym or cycling.

Ph.D. Bioengineering, Purdue University

M.S. Molecular and Cellular Biology, National Taiwan University

B.S. Biomedical Sciences, Chung Shan Medical University

My research interest lies in repurposing proteins in nature via engineering approaches for diverse applications. Currently, I am working on tuning the properties of protein-based materials for applications in medicine and sustainability. Outside of the lab, I enjoy keeping freshwater fish, hiking, and playing music.

My research focuses on developing novel biosensors. I’m currently working on engineering allosteric transcription factors to sense diverse chemicals. Outside of the lab, I like roller skating and ice skating.

B.S. Chemical Biology, University of California Berkeley

My research focuses on synthetic biology and metabolic engineering. I am interested in discovering novel bio-synthesis platforms for unnatural products. Outside lab, I like ACG and traveling.

My research focuses on using feedback loops with cooperative repressors to minimize gene expression noise in microbial bioproduction. Outside of the lab, I enjoy singing, singing, and singing.