People

This section records the important people and companions in my life. Ages are automatically calculated based on birthdays.

Mentors

Important teachers who guided me on my academic journey.

Ming Chen

Professor and PhD supervisor at the College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University; Director of the Department of Bioinformatics. Leading expert for the Ministry of Education’s Biology “101 Plan” core bioinformatics curriculum construction and Director of the Bioinformatics Virtual Teaching and Research Office.

Age

53 years, 188 days

Relation

PhD Supervisor

I joined McLab on September 11, 2021. Professor Chen Ming is my PhD supervisor, who greatly broadened my horizons and improved my ability in interpersonal conduct.

Dijun Chen

Associate Professor and PhD supervisor at the College of Life Sciences, Nanjing University; selected for the “Dengfeng Talent Support Program” (Level B), Deputy Director of the Department of Biology, Distinguished Professor of Jiangsu Province, and Head Teacher of the Biological Sciences Elite Class.

Age

42 years, 327 days

Relation

Co-supervisor and Senior Labmate

From 2021.3.24–9.10 and 2023.3.20–2026.5.30, a total of 1339 days, I followed Senior Chen Dijun to learn scientific thinking and research skills.

Kun Lu

Professor and PhD supervisor at the College of Agronomy and Biotechnology, Southwest University; Director of the Laboratory Construction and Equipment Management Office, Director of the Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center for Southern Mountain Agriculture, and Vice President of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Age

46 years, 82 days

Relation

Undergraduate Supervisor

I joined LuLab on August 31, 2018. Professor Lu Kun was my undergraduate supervisor and introduced me to the world of bioinformatics.

ZJU Labmates

Labmates and close friends who accompanied me in research and life at Zhejiang University (2021.09 -- 2026.06).

Cong Feng

Zhejiang University undergraduate student (Class of 2012), PhD student (Class of 2016), and McLab postdoctoral researcher (2021–2025).

Age

33 years, 49 days

Relation

Senior Labmate

The senior-most member and backbone of McLab. A mentor and close friend whom I will always remember for the rest of my life.

Sida Li

Zhejiang University undergraduate student (Class of 2015), PhD student (Class of 2019). Currently planning to become a high school teacher.

Age

29 years, 346 days

Relation

Senior Labmate

Senior Sida is highly knowledgeable, like a living encyclopedia. He organizes dumpling and rice dumpling gatherings and always takes great care of everyone.

Yuhao Chen

Zhejiang University undergraduate student (Class of 2016), PhD student (Class of 2020), postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Westlake University (2025.7–).

Age

28 years, 178 days

Relation

Senior Labmate

Senior Yuhao is handsome, highly capable in research, humble, and polite. He has always been a role model I wanted to follow and learn from at Zhejiang University.

Yueming Hu

Anhui Normal University undergraduate student (Class of 2006), Shenzhen University master’s student (Class of 2010), Zhejiang University PhD student (Class of 2021). Currently a lecturer at Fuyang Normal University.

Age

37 years, 149 days

Relation

Labmate and Peer

Yueming has been the person who accompanied me the longest and treated me most warmly at Zhejiang University. He has rich life experience and sharp insights.

Qingyang Ni

Huazhong University of Science and Technology undergraduate student (Class of 2016), Zhejiang University master’s student (Class of 2021), transferred to Professor Zhou Qi’s group for PhD study in 2023.

Age

28 years, 69 days

Relation

Labmate and Peer

Qingyang is one of my closest friends at Zhejiang University. We experienced the ups and downs of graduate life together and supported each other.

Saige Xin

Northwest A&F University undergraduate student (Class of 2016), Zhejiang University master’s student (Class of 2021), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology PhD student (Class of 2024).

Age

28 years, 74 days

Relation

Labmate and Peer

Saige is a gentle and reserved girl, as well as a good friend. She enjoys mathematics, physics, painting, and values independence.

Shilong Zhang

Northwestern Polytechnical University undergraduate student (Class of 2018), Zhejiang University PhD student (Class of 2022).

Age

26 years, 124 days

Relation

Junior Labmate

Although born after 2000, Shilong is steady, capable, knowledgeable, and humorous. We became roommates on 2025.7.12.

Liya Liu

Zhejiang University undergraduate student (Class of 2019), Zhejiang University master’s student (Class of 2023).

Age

25 years, 66 days

Relation

Junior Labmate

Liya is gentle, kind, lively, and cheerful. She enjoys cosplay and has tremendous research potential, bringing lots of joy to the lab.

Zixuan Wang

Hohai University undergraduate student (Class of 2020), Zhejiang University PhD student (Class of 2024).

Age

23 years, 328 days

Relation

Junior Labmate

Not to mention, Junior Zixuan’s new Xiaomi SU7 Max is truly cool. He himself is even cooler, thoughtful, and highly capable.

NJU Labmates

Labmates who accompanied me in research and life at Nanjing University.

Yangming Lan

China Agricultural University undergraduate student (Class of 2013), China Agricultural University master’s student (Class of 2017), Nanjing University PhD student (Class of 2021).

Age

30 years, 220 days

Relation

Senior Labmate

Senior Lan is thoughtful, cheerful, graceful, and calm in handling matters. Wherever she is, there is always laughter and warmth.

Ranran Yu

Undergraduate student at Southeast University Chengxian College (Class of 2015), master’s student at Nanjing University (Class of 2019), PhD student at Nanjing University (Class of 2022).

Age

29 years, 123 days

Relation

Senior Labmate

Ranran is thoughtful and responsible. We can talk about anything, and she always leaves money on her meal card for me to use. I will always remember her kindness.

Maida Fayyaz

Undergraduate student at Fatima Jinnah Women University (Class of 2011), master’s (Class of 2015) and MPhil (Class of 2018) student at University of Gujrat, PhD student at Nanjing University (Class of 2022).

Age

33 years, 6 days

Relation

Senior Labmate

Maida is straightforward, warm, cheerful, kind-hearted, and innocent. I hope she can enjoy all the beauty of life in China.

Guangshuo Cao

Shandong University of Science and Technology undergraduate student (Class of 2015), Guizhou University master’s student (Class of 2020), Nanjing University PhD student (Class of 2023).

Age

28 years, 58 days

Relation

Senior Labmate

Senior Guangshuo is frank, reserved but warm-hearted, and possesses strong independent thinking skills. He greatly advanced the development of large language models in our group.

Zhuojin Li

Yunnan University undergraduate student (Class of 2017), Nanjing University master’s student (Class of 2021). Winner of the Gold Award in the 2023 “Internet+” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.

Age

26 years, 215 days

Relation

Labmate and Peer

JoJo is my closest friend. She is innocent and kind-hearted, lively and cheerful, articulate, logical, and friendly to others. We have always supported and accompanied each other — I was with her throughout her master’s journey, and she stayed by my side during my PhD years.

Tongxuan Lv

Northwest A&F University undergraduate student (Class of 2017), University of Chinese Academy of Sciences master’s student (Class of 2021), Nanjing University PhD student (Class of 2024).

Age

27 years, 25 days

Relation

Labmate and Peer

Tongxuan is cheerful, upright, curious, and highly capable. Wherever he is, conversations never end.

Yijun Tang

Nanjing Agricultural University undergraduate student (Class of 2018), master’s student (Class of 2022), Nanjing University PhD student (Class of 2026). Research assistant at Nanjing University in 2025.

Age

25 years, 41 days

Relation

Junior Labmate

Yijun is humorous and full of witty remarks, while also being highly capable in research with strong responsibility and execution skills.

Zhonghao Ruan

Huazhong Agricultural University undergraduate student (Class of 2019), Nanjing University master’s student (Class of 2023), University of Hong Kong PhD student (Class of 2026).

Age

25 years, 41 days

Relation

Junior Labmate

Zhonghao is my best partner in research. He is quick-thinking and action-oriented, and working with him is always highly productive and rewarding.

Quan Han

Nanjing University Biological Sciences Strong Foundation Program undergraduate student (Class of 2021), Nanjing University master’s student (Class of 2025).

Age

23 years, 68 days

Relation

Junior Labmate

Han Quan is elegant, polite, knowledgeable, and highly capable. She is ambitious and undoubtedly has a bright future ahead.

Pets

Companions that bring warmth and comfort.

YoYo

British Longhair Golden Shaded

Age

2 years, 25 days

Relation

Pet, Cat

Joined our family on July 6, 2024, and remains an important family member. Calm, lively, adorable, and playful.

DouDou

Golden Retriever

Age

5 years, 231 days

Relation

Pet, Dog

Golden Retriever DouDou joined our family on October 14, 2020, and was sold to another family on November 5, 2021 due to family obligations.

LeLe

Pug Dog

Age

6 years, 111 days

Relation

Pet, Dog

LeLe was born on January 30, 2006, during the Spring Festival, to Grandpa’s dog Huanhuan. She accompanied me throughout my elementary school years and passed away in 2012.

Family

The people closest to my daily life.

Daosong Chao

Junior high school education. Worker at Xunxian Jintiandi Tunzi Grain and Oil Purchasing & Sales Co., Ltd. (1994–2027); previously worked in Hainan.

Age

51 years, 176 days

Relation

Father

My father is hardworking, kind, upright, and honest, with excellent hands-on skills. He enjoys singing, came from a rural background, and has given me endless love and support.

Liping Duan

Junior high school education. Clothing store manager (2000–2008), employee at Miaoweiqi (2010–2022), now retired but still working as a freelancer.

Age

52 years, 44 days

Relation

Mother

My mother is hardworking, capable, optimistic, and cheerful. She loves her children more than herself. Now she can finally enjoy her own life.

Haoyue Chao

Jiaozuo Normal College junior college student (Class of 2014), Henan Normal University undergraduate student (Class of 2021). Currently a special-post teacher at Baimao Central School, Shantang Town, Xun County.

Age

29 years, 294 days

Relation

Older Sister

My sister Yueyue grew up with me. We fought, laughed, and matured together. It was her exploring the path ahead that made my academic journey much smoother.

Zhuojin Li

Yunnan University undergraduate student (Class of 2017), Nanjing University master’s student (Class of 2021). RA Engineer.

Age

26 years, 215 days

Relation

Partner

One of the most important people in my life. At 11 PM on August 5, 2023, after the Nanjing Jinniuhu Music Festival, I successfully confessed my feelings, and we have moved forward hand in hand ever since.

Haoyu Chao

Southwest University undergraduate student (Class of 2017), Zhejiang University PhD student (Class of 2021).

Age

27 years, 361 days

Relation

Myself

Thanks to my parents’ upbringing and JoJo's encourage, both my academic and career paths have been very smooth. I hope to achieve meaningful accomplishments in scientific research in the future.