Tsinghua University

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Founded in 1911, Tsinghua University--one of China’s most famous universities--is situated in a former Qing Dynasty imperial garden surrounded by many historical sites in northwest Beijing. Tsinghua’s evolution over the past 98 years has been closely linked to China’s development. Tsinghua University today subscribes to the education ideal of comprehensive mastery of Chinese and foreign, classic and modern knowledge in the sciences and the humanities. This ideal is inspired by the mottos “Self-discipline and Social Commitment,” “Rigor, Diligence, Veracity, and Creativity,” “Actions Speak Louder Than Words,” and its core spirit “Patriotism, Devotion and Pursuing Excellence”.

Tsinghua University has produced more than 160,000 graduates, many of whom have become distinguished scholars and leaders in all walks of life. They have contributed significantly to China’s economic, social, cultural, educational and scientific development.

Tsinghua is an important center in China for nurturing talented students and promoting advanced scientific research. A comprehensive, research-oriented, and open university, Tsinghua has developed an integrated education platform in science, engineering, the humanities, and medicine.

Taking talent cultivation as its basic task, Tsinghua University has an accomplished faculty, a comprehensive program of interdiscipl inary studies, a conducive environment for teaching and research, and a broad range of cultural activities. All of these advantages provide its students a pleasant environment for their all-round development. Aiming at nurturing talented students with innovative spirit, Tsinghua has developed a complete system for undergraduate and postgraduate education and provides many off-campus high level training programs.

Tsinghua University is dedicated to the idea that scientific research should meet the strategic demands of the nation. The University is also committed to keeping its scientific research on the cutting edge of world scientific developments. It promotes both basic and applied research and has made significant achievements through independent innovation. The University stresses social service, the promotion of technology transfer, and economic aid for the development of provinces and regions throughout China.

One of the earliest Chinese universities to invite foreign teachers, Tsinghua University in recent years has established sound relations with many world-famous universities. More and more overseas scholars and students come to study and work at Tsinghua and many important international meetings are held here. The University also welcomes a number of renowned figures from various countries, including state and international organization heads, university presidents, Nobel Prize winners, and CEOs of multinational corporations.

In the new century, Tsinghua University will draw on its heritage of excellence and make full use of its comprehensive advantages to mold itself into a world- class university and contribute further to China’s modernization and prosperity.

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Our Team

The Instructor

Guoqiang Chen , PhD, Professor

Research Experience:

Postdoc., University of Nottingham, UK，1990-1992

Postdoc., University of Alberta, Canada，1992-1994

Associate Professor, Tsinghua University，1994-1997

Professor, Tsinghua University，1997-Present

Research areas and interests:

Industrial biotechnology and synthetic biology

Microbial synthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)

Microbial metabolic engineering

Functions of PHA in microbial physiology

Application of PHA as tissue engineering materials

Applications of PHA as biodegradable materials and as biofuels

The Advisor

Huashuo Chu

• Name: Huashuo Chu, MD, Senior Technician
• Email: chuhuashuo@yahoo.com
• Education:
  • 2009/07 senior technician, Stem Cell Center, Tsinghua University
  • 2006/09-2009/06 Master Degree, major in Biotechnology of Food, College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University
  • 2002/09-2006/07 Bachelor Degree, major in Bioengineering, College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University
• Research Areas and Interests::
  • Reprogramming and Niche in Stem Cell
• Hobby: Chorus

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The Students

• Name: ZHANG Yunxiao
• Email: wishyx@gmail.com
• Education: School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua Univ.
• Major: Life Science and Biotechnology
• Experience:
  • 2008/10 Beijing International Marathon, 10km
  • 2009/7-present lecturer in school specimen centers
  • 2010/4 our iGEM team
• Hobby: Swimming, Jogging, Programming, etc
• Motto: We're all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.

• Name: Yifeng Wang
• Email: wyf07@mailis.tsinghua.edu.cn
• Education: School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua Univ.
• Major: Life Science and Biotechnology
• Experience:
  • 2008/2 A Member of Tsinghua Taekwondo Team
  • 2008/4 A Member of Debating Team in School of Life Science, Tsinghua
  • 2008/5 A Member of Newspaper Editers in School of Life Science, Tsinghua
  • 2008/9 A Member of Tsinghua Skating Team
  • 2009/3 Awarded "Pacesetter" in Students Science Association in School of Life Science, Tsinghua
  • 2009/6 Studying in Immunology Lab in Medical School, Tsinghua
  • 2009/11 A Member of Tsinghua iGEM09 Team, Gold Medal
  • 2010/7 The Leader of Tsinghua Speech Association
  • 2010/7 The Vice Secretary in Youth League committee in School of Life Science, Tsinghua
• Hobby: Biology, Basketball, Taekwondo, Poem, History and Speech
• Motto: Only the Strong Ones can stand the Test of Time

• Name: Teng LI
• Email: litengsier@gmail.com
• Education: School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua Univ.
• Major: Biological Science and Biotechnology
• Experience:
  • 2006/04 Prize in National High School Student Biological Competition in 2006
  • 2009/04 First prize of Bio-festival general knowledge test
  • 2009/10 Lecture on the National University Student Innovation Forum
  • 2010/4 Leader of Tsinghua iGEM team
• Hobby: Tennis Ball, Swimming, Traveling, History
• Motto: Seek for greater perfection

• Name: Zhang Yang
• Email: xiaowupili@hotmail.com
• Education: School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Technology.
• Major: Biotechnology
• Experience:
  • 2006 Second prize in National High School Student Biology Competition
  • 2008 Volunteer in Beijing 2008 Olympics
  • 2009 Participated in "XingHuo" research project
  • 2010 Joined Tsinghua iGEM team
• Hobby: Watching Friends
• Motto: “Life is never fair, and perhaps it is a good thing for most of us that it is not.”

• Name: GU Xiang
• Email: gumilton@gmail.com
• Education:
  • Program of Biological Science, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua Univ, 2008.
  • Exchange Program, School of Molecular & Biomedical Science, Faculty of Science, University of Adelaide, 2010
• Major: Biological Science
• Experience:
  • 2008/09 A Member of Tsinghua Skating Association
  • 2008/10 The First Prize of AD Cup for Freshman Electronic Information Technology Competition in Tsinghua University, as the Leader of the Team from Biological Department, Together with Three Other Teammates
  • 2008/10 a Member of Techgroup in the Students' Science and Technology Association of Biological Department in Tsinghua Univ
  • 2009/06 a Director of Techgroup in the Students' Science and Technology Association of Biological Department in Tsinghua Univ
  • 2009/10 a Member of Chief Volunteers for Tsinghua University Centenary Celebration
  • 2010/04 Our iGEM Team
• Hobby:
  • Playing all games as long as there is someone who can play~
  • Sports like basketball, football, EX-Sports & so on~
  • Wandering online~
• Motto: Yesterday is a history, tomorrow is a mystery and TODAY IS A GIFT! HERE WE ARE TO BEGIN!

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