A Global and Diverse Team Driven by Passion


We are an iGEM team composed of high school students from around the world, with most of our members based in China. Our team is highly diverse, not only in terms of backgrounds but also in our wide range of interests. This has allowed our project to go beyond just bioengineering.

Our coaching team also brings a variety of expertise, guiding us through diverse explorations.

We will participate the 2024 iGEM Jambree on site and we welcome everyone to visit at Booth T-22 Group A, where we will demostrate our hardware and project. Look forward to see you all. Now, here you can get to know our team members!

Student Members

Chengze Yu
Chengze Yu (Christopher)

My name is Christopher Yu, and I am currently a senior student at the Hoosac School, located in New York State. I possess an outgoing and cheerful demeanor, and I actively engage in a diverse array of activities. Moreover, I have garnered distinguishable accomplishments in the realms of science and technology, as well as in sports and economics.

Chunke Wu
Chunke Wu

Hey, I'm Wu Chunke, a high school junior at the International Department of Zhuhai No. 1 Middle School Affiliated Experimental School in Guangdong. I grew up near the sea, so I have a deep connection to the ocean. I also have a passion for sailing. Besides my love for the environment, I enjoy watching movies and reading books. Whether it's a gripping film or a thought-provoking novel, I love immersing myself in different worlds and perspectives through the magic of cinema and literature. These hobbies bring color and joy to my life.

Duoduo Li
Duoduo Li

Hello, my name is Duoduo from LCG Global and I am also the leader of the Wiki team of the LCG Global team. I like skating, piano, tennis and so on in my spare time. I like to socialize, make friends. I am very happy to participate in this competition as an iGEMer. I hope our team can get a good result.

Meng Fanwang
Meng Fanwang

Hello everyone, my name is Meng Fanwang and I am a 12th grade student from Jingshan School. My hobbies are usually playing basketball and games. For this competition, I was responsible for some interviews and I hope our team can win the gold medal in this competition.

Haochuan Xu
Haochuan Xu (Nunu)

Hi,I am Nunu from Zhenhai Highschool, I am a new 11th grade student now. I like biology and chemistry a lot that is why I join this competition. I am an athletic person, I like playing all kinds of sports. I also participate in the school football team. In my spare time, I like playing piano as well. So I am very glad to take part in IGEM which make me know more about the synbio which will be the major subject that I want to study in the university. During the training, I found that I were interested in designing and building the hardware with my team members, which give me the outmost satisfaction.

Ruixuan Zhu
Ruixuan Zhu (Grace)

My name is Grace Zhu, a G11 student at Beijing No. 4 High School International Campus. My interests include playing piano, skiing, skydiving, and playing badminton and volleyball etc. I have a strong passion for biology, particularly zoology. I am an ENFP, known for my outgoing and sociable nature. In the iGEM project, I contribute to the wet lab work and oversee experiments related to the tryptophan module. Additionally, I serve as the leader for Education, guiding and coordinating our taskforce. I am also primarily responsible for construct Education wiki page. I look forward to achieving great results with my teammates in iGEM competition.

Ruiyi Shen
Ruiyi Shen (Jerry)

I'm Jerry Shen from Vanke Meisha Academy (VMA). I believe I am a highly creative individual who can generate numerous innovative ideas for the team. I excel in contributing to the team's success through my strengths in idea generation, execution, and communication. I am confident that my skills and contributions can significantly benefit the team in various aspects.

Ruotong Ai
Ruotong Ai

I am Aria (Ruotong) Ai from LCG-Global, a new grade 11 student at ISS International School in Singapore. I am honored to take on the role of student leader, and I am excited to manage such a large group for the first time in iGEM. In my free time, I enjoy exploring my interests in science, reading, and playing traditional Chinese instruments. I am confident in my ability to lead our group and will work tirelessly with my team members to achieve excellent results in the final competition.

Toshi Nagai
Toshi Nagai

Hi there! I'm Toshi Nagai, a senior at 'Iolani School in Honolulu, Hawaii. I mainly contribute to the hardware taskforce. I enjoy playing the violin and creating music, which I share on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. I also play volleyball as an opposite hitter and middle blocker. Additionally, I've researched mathematical oncology, modeling liver cancer growth with novel immunotherapy drugs. I've loved collaborating with my teammates, and I'm excited about what we can achieve together!

Wenxuan Zhang
Wenxuan Zhang

Hello, everyone. My name is Zhang Wenxuan. I am proud to be a member of LCG-gobal. I am a student from Fuyang Middle School in Zhejiang Province. I have a strong interest in biological genetics and life science, so I participated in this project. In addition, I am also good at interaction design and make a lot of contributions to the team. I hope we can get good results.

Xin Sui
Xin Sui

Hi I’m Aria Sui, and I am currently a high school student at Thomas School. I am a motivated and ambitious individual with a strong ability to learn. I have excelled in art appreciation, achieving impressive results in this field. Additionally, I have a natural talent for sports, enjoying skydiving, diving, and surfing. I also participated in numerous business simulation competitions, where I have developed strong business acumen and leadership skills.

Xinyi Liang
Xinyi Liang (Sally)

Hi, I'm sally. I am interested in biological gene research and nutrition, and I am also very interested in graphic design and other aspects of work. So I joined igem, which is a very wide competition. It helps me learn more about biological expertise while also allowing me to be useful in other areas.

Xinyu Chen
Xinyu Chen

Hi everyone. I’m Xinyu Chen from LCG-global. I’m a member of both Wet Lab team and Wiki team. I would like to study bio related subject in the future. Besides that, I also have interest in drawing, dancing and other sports like volleyball, golf and so on. I am looking forward to cooperate with all the members.

Yanlang Sun
Yanlang Sun (Lany)

Hello everyone, I'm Lany Sun, studying at WLSA Shanghai Academy, Grade 10 A-level. I like badminton, drawing, and latin dance. As a member of LCG-Global, I will do my best to consumate my part. There is no doubt I hold a very high hope to our project.

Yanxi Chen
Yanxi Chen (Clark)

Hi! I'm Clark, I'm 16 and I'm from Shanghai, China. I take interest in synthetic biology and chemistry, and also I have skills in music and film.

Yao Zhang
Yao Zhang (Helen)

Hello, I'm Helenzhang. I am a high school student in Beijing. I have always been interested in Biology and I think that this is a good chance to dig deeper into synthetic Biology. Apart from Biology, the special academic interests include art, music, and sports. As for the hobbies, I like to paint or play guitar when I am alone and among the sports I enjoy, I prefer badminton and basketball most of the times.

Yuchen Cui
Yuchen Cui

I'm Cui Yuchen (Emma), a student at Beijing 80th Middle School. In the 2024 LCG-Global iGEM team, I lead the hardware taskforce and contribute to the wet-lab, focusing on hardware design and software of the POCT. I'm passionate about physics, philosophy, and psychology, and enjoy exploring social issues through reading. My dream is to leverage technology to change society and become a patent attorney to protect innovations. I'm thrilled to be part of iGEM and grateful for my amazing teammates and mentors!

Yueyang Xu
Yueyang Xu (Derrick)

Hello everyone, my name is Derrick, I am 16 years old, and I am the deputy captain of the wet lab team in the IGEM project. I am mainly responsible for the experimental part, collating data, and connecting with other groups. The reason why I participated in this project is that I like biology and like doing experiments. I hope to study biology and medicine in the future. I hope to make outstanding contributions to the team and help the team achieve excellent results.

Yuxin Tian
Yuxin Tian (Teresa)

Hello everyone, I am Teresa, a Changchun native from China, delighted to join this competition. I’m very interested in vision interaction and social media, so I participated in the work of the art team during this time. Accomplished in singing, artistry, and guitar, I am willing to serve, and aspire to contribute and collaborate towards our shared success.

Yuxuan Xie
Yuxuan Xie (Diana)

Hi, I'm Diana from LCG-GlobalM, and I am the lead for the uric acid project in the Wet Lab. I have not only participated in the experiments and the writing of the experimental processes for the uric acid component but also assisted the Wiki team in designing and creating the website. I usually enjoy singing and playing badminton, and in my spare time, I also play the piano to pass the time. Additionally, I consider myself to be quite talkative and I really enjoy interacting with people. I am very excited to participate in this competition, and I hope our team can achieve great results.

Zhongsheng Ji
Zhongsheng Ji (Eric)

Hello everyone, my name is Eric. I like sports and pursue some exciting experiences, and I am very interested in biology and experiments. In this activity, I have learned a lot about biological detection and experimental skills as well as many skills about video production, editing and shooting.

Zihang Li
Zihang Li

"My name is Li Zihang and I come from Beijing. I am a boy who like doing sports such as football and basketball because I love the feeling of freedom. From my perspective,I am a person who is introverted and lifeful. And also I prefer challenges because it could make me excited. In this igem team ,I play the role of wet lab and hardware member."

Coaching Team

Mingyang Zhang
Mingyang Zhang (Monika) Primary PI

Ms. Zhang is the founder of the team's affiliated CTOE Lingchuanggu (Beijing) Biotech Co.,Ltd. She served as a judge for iGEM in 2023 and has held roles such as Product Line Director in Baidu's AI Business Unit, along with various leadership positions in high-tech companies and consulting firms. She brings extensive expertise to the team. Her personal interests include a range of outdoor activities, with a particular passion for skiing.

Xiaoning Xi
Xiaoning Xi (Landis) Secondary PI

Ms. Xi serves as Secondary PI for our team, overseeing academic administration, intensive training programs, and student communications related to the project. She is dedicated to identifying and cultivating each student’s individual strengths. Her prior roles include Head of Teaching and Training for the North American Study Abroad Division at New Oriental and Senior Product Manager in Baidu's Smart Living Business Unit. Additionally, she has significant experience in medical diagnostics. Her personal interests encompass singing, drawing, and anime.

Nan Jiang
Nan Jiang (Instructor)

Mr. Jiang serves as our head instructor, specializing in DBTL (Design-Build-Test-Learn) processes and wet lab coaching. As a synthetic biology research engineer and a judge for the 2023 iGEM competition, he brings extensive expertise in mentoring iGEM teams, several of which have achieved gold medal status. Currently employed by a pharmaceutical CRO company, he remains at the forefront of the synthetic biology field.

Ginger Yang
Ginger Yang (Instructor)

Mr. Yang is the Principal Instructor for the Lingchuanggu Biotech's iGEM project. With seven years of experience in iGEM, he has successfully led five teams to achieve gold medals and numerous Special Prizes. His notable iGEM achievements include securing gold medals in 2017, 2018, and 2019, serving as the iGEM China Ambassador in 2021, and acting as an iGEM judge in 2023. He is a SynBio engineer with a strong background in synthetic biology. His personal interests include watching talk shows and designing LEGO models.

Zhenxing Zang
Zhenxing Zang (Advisor)

Mr. Zang is a visual designer and has rich experiences in various industries such as education, internet technology, 3D printing etc. He is our team's visual design advisor.

Jie Song
Jie Song (Advisor)

Mr. Song is a computer science engineer and archetict in an internet technology company. He is our team's wiki coding advisor.