About
Biography
Principal Investigator specializing at the intersection of Genomics and Artificial Intelligence, with a Ph.D. in Clinical Immunology from Karolinska Institutet, Sweden. Over 16 years of experience in computational biology and translational medicine, dedicated to deciphering the mechanisms of immune diseases through innovative AI/ML approaches and large-scale multi-omics integration. Demonstrated leadership in building end-to-end research pipelines—from foundational algorithm and platform development to disease gene discovery and clinical application. Proven track record of securing competitive funding, leading cross-disciplinary teams, and fostering international collaborations.
Education
2015/06 – 2019/06
PhD in Medical Science, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
Supervisor: Prof. Lennart Hammarström
2008/09 – 2010/07
Master in Genetics, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
Supervisor: Prof. Zhihong Zhang
Academic & Leadership Experience
2016 – 2026
Principal Investigator | BGI | Shenzhen, China
- • Lead the "Large Population and Big Data Research" project, focusing on AI-driven genomics for immune disorders
- • Spearhead a multidisciplinary team of 15 members, including postdocs, PhD/Master students, and engineers
- • Direct translational research initiatives in neonatal disease screening and diagnostic product development
2022 – 2026
Deputy Director | BGI Research Asia Pacific | Sydney, Australia
- • Orchestrate international collaborative research projects and strategic partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region
- • Established joint research initiatives with leading academic and healthcare institutions
2018 – 2026
Adjunct Professor / Graduate Supervisor
Lanzhou University, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian University of Technology, South China University of Technology, etc.
- • Supervise 8 PhD and 12 Master's students from multiple institutions
- • Teach graduate courses in Genomics, Molecular Diagnosis, and Genomic Data Analysis
2010 – 2015
Senior Research Scientist | BGI | Shenzhen, China
- • Provided technical and bioinformatics leadership for international collaborative projects on Mendelian diseases
- • Developed analytical pipelines for disease gene identification and variant interpretation
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 Shenzhen Overseas High-Caliber Personnel
- 🏆 "Phoenix Tree" Talent of Yantian
Major Research Funding
Research projects supported by major national and international funding programs:
- → China-Serbia Science and Technology Cooperation Committee Exchange Project (Principal Investigator)
- → National Key R&D Program (Multi-Omics Network Molecular Mechanism Study of Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease, Core Research Member)
- → National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) (Exploration of Digenic/Polygenic Pathogenesis, Principal Investigator)
- → Shenzhen Science and Technology R&D Fund (Multiple projects, Principal Investigator)
- → BGI Institutional Research Grant (Large Population Big Data Research, Principal Investigator)