Members
Current Students

HUANG Duli
MPhil Student
Research Interests
Neuroprotection, Marine Natural Products
Educational Background
BSc, Shandong University;
MSc, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hobbies
Badminton, Swimming, Fitness

HUANG Yuqing
PhD Student
Email: yhuangeq@connect.ust.hk
Educational Background
MSc Environmental Engineering and Management, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Bachelor, Beijing Normal University - Hong Kong Baptist University United International College
Environmental Science
Hobbies
Piano, Singing, Calligraphy, Volleyball

LAN Qiu
PhD Student
Email: lqiuah@connect.ust.hk
Research Interest
Functional diversity of coral reef ecosystem
Educational Background
BSc, China West Normal University;
MSc, China West Normal University
Hobbies
Photography, hiking, swimming

LEUNG Cherie Hiu Yu
MPhil Student
Email: hyleungaq@ust.hk
Research Interest
Natural product discovery and biosynthesis, heterologous expression of natural products, molecular biology techniques.
Educational Background
B.Sc from HKUST, majored in biochemistry
Side interests
Traditional Chinese Medicine, sustainability issues, dancing, dinghy sailing, drawing

LI Hao
PhD Student
Email: hliex@connect.ust.hk
Research Interest
Study on the action mechanism of poisonous fish venom
Educational Background
2015.9-2019.7 Northwest A&F University,
Bachelor's Degree; 2019.9-2022.7 Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Master's degree
Hobbies
swimming

LIN Ziqiu
PhD Student
Email: zlinbz@connect.ust.hk
Research Interest
Subject: Research Methods in Life Sciences, Advanced Microbiology, Industrial Microbial Breeding, Environmental Behaviour and Monitoring of Pesticides, Soil Microbiology and Experimental Techniques, etc.
Educational Background
Integrate Microbiology Research Center, South China Agricultural University
Hobbies
Mountain climbing, swimming, badminton, touch rugby, cycling, fishing

LIU Wenchao
PhD Student
Email: wliubg@connect.ust.hk
Research Interest
gene editing, biosynthesis pathway
Educational Background
BSc, Sichuan Agriculture University;
MSc, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hobbies
music, instruments

LONG Lexin
PhD Student
Email: llongaa@connect.ust.hk
Research Interest
Discovery of the antibiofilm compound and the signal molecules involved in biofilm formation and dispersion.
Educational Background
BSc, Minzu University of China;
MSc, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Hobbies
Music, Anime, Thrillers, Food

SHE Weiyi
PhD Student
Email: wshe@connect.ust.hk
Research Interest
antibiotics, marine natural products
Educational Background
BSc, Shenzhen University;
MSc, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hobbies
music, hiking, movies

WANG Changwen
PhD Student
Email: cwangdh@connect.ust.hk
Research Interest
Cold seep functional microbial communities and driven mechanisms
Educational Background
BSc, Monash University; MFSA, Monash University
Hobbies
Music, movies, Disney

WANG Ruojun
PhD Student
Email: rwangaw@connect.ust.hk
Research Interest
Biofilms and microbiology
Educational Background
BMed, Jilin University
Hobbies
Handcraft, music and badminton

WEI Tong
PhD Student
Email: tweiac@connect.ust.hk
Research Interest
Understanding the molecular adaptation process of deep-sea animals using genomics tools.
Educational Background
BSc, Southern University of Science and Technology
Hobbies
Reading and Music

WONG Wai Chuen
PhD Student
Email: waichuen.wong@connect.ust.hk
Research Interest
Biomineralization in deep-sea molluscs
Educational Background
BSc, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hobbies
Reading, movies

WU Chuanhai
PhD Student
Email: cwuba@ust.hk
Research Interest
bacterial natural product, genome mining, biosynthesis pathway
Educational Background
Bachelor and Master in Sichuan University
Hobbies
hiking, running, swimming

WU Meng
PhD Student
Email: mwube@connect.ust.hk
Research Interest
Research on Marine Sensors and Reliability Evaluation
Educational Background
Optical Engineering, South China Normal University;
Bachelor of science, Hubei University of Technology Communication

XIAO Yao
PhD Student
Email: yxiaoaw@connect.ust.hk
Research Interest
population genetics and local adaptation of deep-sea organisms
Educational Background
BSc, Ocean University of China
Hobbies
pop music, photo-taking, view the gorgeous world

YE Wenkang
PhD Student
Email: wyeac@connect.ust.hk
Research Interest
Bioactive natural products and their biosynthesi
Educational Background
BSc (Summa Cum Laude in Chemistry) Southern University of Science and Technology
Hobbies
Football, Documentary, PS4, Music

YUAN Yujing
PhD Student
Email: yyuanas@connect.ust.hk
Research Interest
Fouling mechanisms of marine invertebrates; Modes of action of marine natural compounds
Educational Background
BSc in South University of Science and Technology of China
Hobbies
Street dance; Music producing; Calligraphy