I am an evolutionary botanist with a strong foundation in evolutionary genetics, field experiments, and plant speciation. My research interests lie in understanding the mechanisms driving plant diversity and adaptation. During my PhD at the University of Edinburgh and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, I focused on the speciation of British Euphrasia, exploring the roles of mating systems and environmental factors in species differentiation and conservation. I am particularly fascinated by the intersection of botany, ecology, and evolution, and I am passionate about studying plants in their natural and experimental contexts.

• PhD in Evolutionary Biology (2019-2023), The University of Edinburgh, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, UK. Thesis: "Speciation in taxonomically complex British Eyebright (Euphrasia)"
• M.S. in Ecology (2015-2018), Zhejiang University, China. Thesis: "Studies on lineage divergence, geographic pattern, and genetic diversity of Neolitsea sericea, endemic to East Asian continental islands"
• B.S. in Biological Science (2011-2015), Zhejiang Normal University, China

Professional Experience

• Demonstrator (2021-2023), Next Generation Genomics (M.Sc. course), Genomics and Genetics (B.S. course), The University of Edinburgh
• Co-supervisor for M.Sc. and Honours projects (2022), The University of Edinburgh
• Research Assistant (2018-2019), Lab of Plant Systematics and Biodiversity, Zhejiang University, China

Skills

• Extensive fieldwork and practical procedures, including sampling and coordinating field operations 
• Proficiency in wet-lab techniques such as DNA extraction, PCR, and sequencing library preparation
• Expertise in bioinformatics analysis, including phylogenetics, population genetics, and high-throughput sequencing data analysis using R, Python, and Bash