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Education | |
PhD | The University of Melbourne, Australia, 2008 |
BE (1st Class Hons) | The University of Melbourne, Australia, 2003 |
BCS | The University of Melbourne, Australia, 2003 |
Position | |
2024/06 – Present | Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau |
2018/05 – 2024/03 | Bioinformatics Manager, Australian Genome Research Facility, Australia |
2015/01 – 2018/05 | Senior Bioinformatics Researcher, The University of Western Australia, Australia |
2011/02 – 2015/01 | Senior Postdoctoral Researcher, The University of Queensland, Australia |
2009/08 – 2011/02 | Collaboration Data Manager and Bioinformatics Scientist, Monsanto Biotechnology Research Centre, China |
2008/12 – 2009/08 | Business Analyst, Objectiva, China |
2008/10 – 2008/12 | Software Development Engineer, Microsoft, China |
Research Interests |
My research focuses on advancing the field of bioinformatics through the development and application of cutting-edge AI and machine learning algorithms. In the area of bioinformatics, I apply sophisticated computational techniques to the analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including both short and long reads.
I am particularly interested in developing robust bioinformatics pipelines for a variety of applications, such as variant calling, genome assembly, metagenomics, genotyping by sequencing and methylation sequencing analysis. These pipelines leverage the latest algorithmic innovations to extract meaningful biological insights from complex sequencing datasets.
In addition, I am engaged in the creation of specialized bioinformatics databases to facilitate data storage, organization, and retrieval. These databases serve as valuable resources for the broader research community, enabling collaborative work and accelerating scientific discoveries.
Overall, my research aims to harness the power of AI and machine learning to drive transformative advancements in the field of bioinformatics, with the ultimate goal of unlocking new possibilities in life sciences research and biotechnology. |
Representative Publications |
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
BOOK CHAPTER PUBLICATION
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Awards | |
2011 | UQ Research Start-Up Fund, The University of Queensland, Australia |
2005 | Travel Fellowship award, BIOINFO 2005 conference, Korea |
2005 | Universitas 21 Research Higher Degree Mobility Scholarship, The University of Melbourne, Australia |
2004 – 2008 | Melbourne Research Scholarship, The University of Melbourne, Australia |
Grants | |
2014 | QCIF Infrastructure Grant: Chickpea Genome Browsing System |
2013 | QCIF Infrastructure Grant: Australian wheat data collection system |
2011 – 2012 | UQ Early Research Grant: Computational analysis of second-generation sequencing to identify presence/absence variation in the genome of Brassica oleracea |