Developing and applying synthetic biology, machine learning, and laboratory automation tools to address society's most daunting challenges in human health and energy, and investigating the fundamental aspects of enzyme catalysis, cell metabolism, and gene regulation. Read More
Graduate Students
Che Yang
B.S., Michigan State University, 2017I have great interests in unraveling secrets in mammalian cells with genome engineering techniques.
Vinh Tran
B.S., University of California at Berkeley, 2016Chengyou Shi
B.E., Tianjin University, 2018B.S., Nankai University, 2018
My current research is focused on the rapid discovery and characterization of novel ribosomally synthesized post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) by integrating genomics, bioinformatics and synthetic biology tools. I can be reached at cshi17@illinois.edu.
Michael Volk
B.S., University of Arizona, 2018I am interested in using computational modeling tools to design favorable strains and to speed the process of strain development.
Aashutosh Boob
B.Tech., Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay, 2019My research work focuses on developing machine learning models for efficient spatial organization of enzymes. I can be reached at aboob2@illinois.edu.
Guanhua Xun (Daniel)
B.S., 2015M.E., Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2018
I am interested in developing novel pathogen diagnostic tools based on the nucleic acid guided endonucleases. Currently, I am working on the project related to the rapid, accurate, and portable system for COVID-19 diagnosis. I can be reached at gxun2@illinois.edu.
Tianhao Yu
B.S, University of Rochester, 2019I am interested in machine learning guided protein engineering. I can be reached at tyu16@illinois.edu
Wesley Harrison
B.S., Mississippi State University, 2020I bring light and life to chemistry. I can be reached at wesleyh4@illinois.edu.
Yuwei Pan
B.A., Grinnell College, 2020Junyu Chen
B.S., Shenzhen University, 2020What I cannot create, I do not understand. I'm a bioengineer who is keen on utilizing synthetic biology, machine learning, and automation to accelerate the iteration of the DBTL cycle. I'm also a biohacker who is interested in using science and technology to optimize our performance, health, and well-being. I can be reached at junyu4 at illinois.edu
Xuan Liu
B.E., Xi'an Jiaotong University, 2020M.S., University of Illinois Chicago, 2021
I am interested in using machine learning for retrosynthesis and chemical discovery. I can be reached at xliu254@illinois.edu.
Saman Shafaei
B.S., Sharif University of Technology, Iran, 2020I am interested in machine learning guided metabolic engineering and synthetic biology.
Hongxiang Li
B.S. China Agricultural University, 2021I am interested in using machine learning tools to guide retrosynthesis. I can be reached at hl67@illinois.edu
Joy Shi
B.S., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 2021I’m interested in synthetic biology and metabolic engineering. I can be reached at lshi11@illinois.edu.
Zijun Liu
B.S., University of Washington Seattle, 2021My interests lie in the field of metabolic engineering. I'm currently focused on the development of genetic editing tools for non-model yeast.
Zhixin Zhu
B.S., The Ohio State University, 2021I'm interested in genome engineering and gene therapy. I can be reached at zhixinz4@illinois.edu.
Nora Liu
B.A., Grinnell College, 2021My research work is focused on the discovery and characterization of novel ribosomally synthesized post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs).
Hao Xu
B.S., Fudan University, China, 2022I joined Zhao group as a PhD student from ChBE in Fall 2022. My research focuses on the metabolic engineering of non-model yeasts. I’m struggling with an oleaginous yeast right now. I can be reached at hx14 at illinois.edu.
Ivy Tang
B.S., University of California, Davis, 2022I'm interested in metabolic engineering to improve the production of valuable chemical molecules. I can be reached at wuyingt2@illinois.edu.
Postdoctoral Fellows
Hengqian Ren
B.S. Tianjin University, 2013Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, USA 2019
Waiting for the good results...
Chunshuai Huang
PhD, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, 2018I’m now engaged in the direct cloning project in Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. The most important lesson for me is thinking and expressing.
Guangde Jiang
Ph.D., University of Florida, USA, 2019Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.
Behnam Enghiad
B.S., Sharif University of Technology, IranPh.D., University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, USA, 2020
I am interested in discovery of novel natural products. Part of my project is developing genome engineering tools for Actinomycetes. The other part of my project is activation of natural products cryptic pathways in Actinomycetes by native host engineering. You can email me at enghiad2@illinois.edu.
Ocean Cui
M.En., University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China 2016Ph.D., RWTH-Aachen University, Germany, 2020
I joined Dr. Zhao’s group in 2021 with a mission to accelerate optimization of enzymes by using machine learning guided directed evolution. Ocean’s research interests are in the area of integrating computational studies with protein engineering to understand the protein-interaction-function relationship and develop and facilitate the biocatalysis.
Maolin Li
B.S. Nankai University, China, 2010~2014Ph.D. Nankai University, China, 2014~2019
Postdoc, Nankai University, China, 2020~2021
I joined Prof. Zhao’s group in Nov. 2021. I have carried out research on new-to-nature enzymatic catalytic reactions, expecting to solve problems that cannot be solved by chemistry. Waiting for the good results...Hope for the best and prepare for the worst. I can be reached at maolin@illinois.edu.
Zhengyi Zhang
B.S. in Chemistry, Nankai University, 2015Ph. D. in Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2021
Developing photosynthetic methodologies for production in biological systems. My email is zzg654@illinois.edu.
Jingxia Lu
B.S., South China University of Technology, China, 2016Ph.D., Nanjing University, China, 2021
Yujie Yuan
Ph.D. Wuhan University, China, 2019I am interested in high throughput discovery of new natural products with bioactivities. I am also focused on the development of new genetic tools used for broad host engineering. I can be reached at yujie7@illinois.edu
Meng Zhang
B.E., Tsinghua University, China, 2016.Ph.D University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2022
I joined Zhao group as a PhD student in Fall 2016. My research interest lies in the field of genome engineering, especially its potential for disease treatment. My current research projects involve applying novel synthetic biology tools to investigate the 3D organization of the human genome, as part of the 4D Nucleome project . Outside the lab, I enjoy writing. I can be reached at mzhan100@illinois.edu.
Shekhar Mishra
B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay, 2014M.Tech in Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay 2014
Ph.D University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2022
I am interested in exploring the design principles of biological systems for the purpose of improved metabolic engineering strategies using a combination of mathematical models and experimental techniques.
Shih-I Tan (Harry)
B.S., National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, 2016Ph.D., National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, 2022
I am interested in developing the genetic tool and genome engineering tool to advance the metabolic engineering of non-model yeast for chemical production.
Staff
Teresa Martin
B.S., Biology and Chemistry, University of Redlands, Redlands CA, 2002Ph.D., Chemical Biology, UIUC, 2011
I am currently the Coordinator of Research Programs for the Zhao lab. I can be reached at fraterma@illinois.edu
Stephen Lane
B.S. Molecular and Cellular Biology, UIUC 2012M.S. Food Science and Human Nutrition, UIUC 2016
Ph.D. Food Science and Human Nutrition, UIUC 2019
My work centers on the iBioFAB, the Illinois Biological Foundry for Advanced Biomanufacturing. Here, we aim to use automation to accelerate the biological engineering process with applications in microbial, plant and mammalian systems. In my spare time, I enjoy nature, traveling, and reading books. I can be contacted at stlane2@illinois.edu or ibiofab@igb.illinois.edu.
Vassily Petrov
B.S. Electrical Engineering, UIUC 2020I am focused on developing software that is more accessible in the laboratory context, and creating tools that empower researchers' workflow.
Nilmani Singh
B.S. - M.S. IISER Mohali, Punjab, India, 2013Ph.D. Cell and Developmental Biology, UIUC 2020
I am a part of the iBioFAB, the Illinois Biological Foundry for Advanced Biomanufacturing team. I am working to develop automated workflows for varied tools and techniques in protein engineering, metabolic engineering, and synthetic biology. Outside the lab, I love to play badminton, reading books and cooking. Contact me at nsingh16@illinois.edu.
Miranda O'Dell
B.S., Microbiology, UIUC, 2004M.S., Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences, UIUC, 2017
I am the Laboratory Manager/Research Specialist for the BSD theme and Core facilities at IGB. I can be reached at modell@illinois.edu.
Undergraduates
Andrew Zhang
Molecular and Cellular Biology Honors, 2023I am a research assistant to Che. I am interested in studying mammalian genetics and genetic tools. In my free time, I like reading articles from the Atlantic and walking outside. I also enjoy playing video games and chess with my friends.
Benjamin Crosly
Biomolecular engineering major (ChemE), 2024I am helping Vinh and Zia to develop tools for studying the metabolism of non-model yeast. I love playing guitar, reading books on physics and math and practicing Taekwondo.
Hannah Zhou
Molecular and Cellular Biology, 2023I am interested in drug discovery and passionate about music production.
Mary Ehmann
Chemical Engineering, Minor in Molecular and Cellular Biology, 2023I am a research assistant to Meng. I am interested in genetic expression engineering and pursuing graduate school after finishing my degree. In my free time I enjoy baking and playing board games with friends.
Edward Huang
Integrative Biology Honors, 2022I am interested in the discovery of antimicrobial systems in nature and how such mechanisms paired with genetic-engineering techniques can inspire tenable solutions for the looming antibacterial-resistance crisis. I plan to pursue a MD-PhD, and I enjoy dancing, playing guitar/singing, playing basketball, and reading.
Varshal Patel
Molecular and Cellular Biology/Economics, Minor in Chemistry, 2024I am interested in the discovery of novel therapeutics and plan to pursue a career as a physician-scientist. In my free time, I love to play tennis and hike.
Megan Zhou
Bioengineering, 2024I currently work with Dr. Guangde Jiang to study biocatalysts. Outside of the lab, I enjoy rock climbing, tennis, and playing piano.
Dylan Hendrixson
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 2024I am helping Ocean Cui with protein engineering of phytase and AetF to improve enzyme catalysis. I am passionate about alternative proteins and food tech. In my free time I enjoy running, lifting, bouldering, listening to music, and reading.
Claudia Molnar
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 2024I am working with Ocean Cui on improving enzyme catalysts through protein engineering. Outside of school, I like reading and spending time with friends.
Airah Zaidi
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 2024I am a research assistant to Aashutosh. Outside of lab, I enjoy playing racquetball and painting.
Amie Patel
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 2024Ocean and I have worked together since my sophomore year, which has allowed me to build my experimental skills and knowledge. Currently, we are working on a mutation generation project. This research aims to strengthen a portion of a halogenase enzyme, AetF, to increase the efficiency and efficacy of other industrial products, such as pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
Alumni
- Dr. Ryan Woodyer, Ph.D., August, 2005, “Understanding, Optimization, and Application of Phosphite Dehydrogenase: Advancing NAD(P)H Regeneration.” Now research scientist at Tate & Lyle, Decatur, IL.
- Dr. Karu Chockalingam, Ph.D., May, 2006, “Engineering Estrogen Receptor-based Gene Switches and a Superoxide Dismutase for Therapeutic Applications.” Now process development engineer at Kalon Biotherapeutics, College Station, TX.
- Dr. Zhilei Chen, Ph.D., May, 2006, “Protein Engineering via in vitro Coevolution.” Now assistant professor of chemical engineering at the Texas A & M University, College Station, TX.
- Mike Simurdiak, 2002-2005. Currently at University of Minnesota
- Ben Lawrence, 2004-2005. Currently at Oklahoma State University
- Meng Chen, 2005-2006. Currently at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
- Dr. Ee-Lui Ang, Ph.D., May, 2007, “Engineering of Aniline Dioxygenase for Bioremediation and Industrial Applications.” Now principle investigator at the Institute for Chemical Engineering and Science (ICES), Singapore.
- Dr. Wenjuan Zha, Ph.D., September, 2007, “Protein and Metabolic Engineering for Biosynthesis of Aromatic Compounds.” Now research scientist at Codexis @ Singapore, Singapore.
- Tom Hayes, 2006-2007. Currently at UIUC (Hartwig Group-Inorganic Chemistry)
- Victor Gonzalez, 2005-2008. Bearing Point Technology and Management Consulting, Chicago, IL
- Dr. Tyler Johannes, Ph.D., April, 2008, “Directed Evolution of Phosphite Dehydrogenase and Engineered Biosynthesis of FR-900098.” Now assistant professor of chemical engineering department at the University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK.
- Dr. Zengyi Shao, Ph.D., February 2009, “Enabling Natural Product Biosynthesis with Novel Synthetic Biology Tools.” Now assistant professor at Iowa State University
- Dr. Ryan Sullivan, Ph.D., November 2009, “Engineering a Fungal L-Arabinose Pathway Towards the Co-utilization of Hemicellulosic Sugars for Production of Xylitol.” Now research scientist at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO.
- Dr. Sheryl Rubin, Ph.D., November 2009, “Type III Polyketide Synthases: Discovery, Characterization, and Engineering.” Now research scientist at ExxonMobil, NJ.
- Dr. Fei Wen, Ph.D., April 2010, “Cell Surface Display in Biomedical Applications and Biofuels Production.” Now postdoc at Stanford University. She will start an independent academic career at the chemical engineering department at the University of Michigan in 2012.
- Dr. Nikhil Nair, Ph.D., April 2010, “Synergy of Protein and Genome Engineering for Fuels and Chemicals Production.” Now postdoc at Harvard University.
- Dr. Michael Mclachlan, Ph.D., August 2010, “Transcription Factor Engineering: Tools and Applications.” Now research scientist at the Cellular Dynamics International, Inc., Madison, Wisconsin.
- Dr. Weng Lin Tang, Ph.D., August 2010, “Engineering of an Efficient and Enantioselective Biocatalyst for the Preparation of Chiral Pharmaceutical Intermediates.” Now a research scientist at Codexis @ Singapore, Singapore.
- Dr. Matt DeSieno, Ph.D., August 2011, “Microbial Synthesis of Antimalarial Compound FR-900098: Pathway Characterization and Engineering.”
- Dr. Jing Du, Ph.D., August 2011, “Metabolic Engineering of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae for Efficient Ethanol Production from Pentose Sugars.” Now research engineer at Novozymes.
- Emmanuel Chanco, 2008-2012.
- Guodong Rao, 2010-2012. Currently at UIUC (Eric Oldfield Group-Chemistry)
- Dr. Ning Sun, Ph.D., May 2013, “Engineering of transcription activator-like effector nucleases (TALENs) for targeted genome editing.” Now at AbbVie.
- Dr. Dawn Eriksen, Ph.D., May 2014, “Combinatorial biosynthetic pathway engineering for microbial production of biofuels.” Now at GreenLight Biosciences.
- Dr. Jing Liang, Ph.D., May 2014, “Cellular reprogramming in eukaryotes.” Now at A*STAR (Singapore).
- Dr. Carl Denard, Ph.D., May 2014, “Engineering novel tandem reactions using organometallic catalysts and (metallo)enzymes.” Now at UT-Austin.
- Jonathan Ning, M.S., 2014.
- Dr. Zehua Bao, Ph.D., March, 2017, “Multiplex genome editing and gene regulation in eukaryotic cells.” Now a postdoctoral research associate at Boston University (Ahmad Khalil group).
- Dr. Sam Hamedi Rad, Ph.D., November, 2017, “Rapid Prototyping of Microbial Cell Factories through Automated Pathway Engineering.” Now Chief Operating Officer at LifeFoundry, Champaign, IL.
- Dr. Yajie Wang, Ph.D. December 2018, “Design and Engineering of Multi-step (Bio)Catalytic Systems.” Now Assistant Professor, WestLake University, China
- Dr. Hengqian Ren, Ph.D. April 2018, “Development and Application of Synthetic Biology Tools for Natural Product Research.” Now a postdoc at UIUC
- Lam Voh, 2017-2020
- Dr. Surbhi Jain, Ph.D, April 2020, "Mammalian Genome Engineering: Fundamental Investigation and Method Development." Currently Scientist, Cell Engineering at Sana Biotechnology.
- Dr. Ipek Tasan, Ph.D, April 2020, “New Tools for Live Cell Imaging of Endogenous Loci in Mammalian Cells.” Now a reseearch scientist at Amgen
- Dr. Behnam Enghiad, Ph.D, November 2020, "Development and Applications of Programmable DNA-guided Argonaute-based Artificial Restriction Enzymes."Currently a postdoc at UIUC
- Dr. Xiong Xiong, Ph.D, December 2020, “Advancements in genome engineering and applications in mammalian systems. ” Currently Scientist, Process Development Cell Therapy at Sana Biotechnology.
- Bryan Mejia-Sosa, MS., 2021.
- Dr. Carl Schultz, Ph.D, July 2021, “Genetic Tool Development and Metabolic Engineering of Model and Non-Model Yeast.” Currently a research scientist at Manus Bio.
- Dr. Pu Xue, Ph.D, July 2022, "Accelerating the Design-Build-Test-Learn Cycle for the Development of Microbial Cell Factories." Currently a scientist at Amgen.
- Dr. Shekhar Mishra, Ph.D, August 2022, "Accelerating the Design-Build-Test-Learn Cycle for the Development of Microbial Cell Factories." Currently a postdoc at UIUC.
- Dr. Qiqi Tian, Ph.D, September 2022, "Discovery of Novel Natural Products from Plant-Associated Bacteria." Currently a Computational Biologist at Indigo Ag.
- Dr. Meng Zhang, Ph.D, October 2022, "Enhancing the Expression of Foreign Nucleic Acids in Mammalian Cells via Syntheic Biology." Currently a postdoc at UIUC.
- Dr. Whankoo Kang, 2001, Professor of Chemical Engineering, Hannam University, Korea
- Dr. Tongbo Zhu, 2002-2003, unknown
- Dr. Olga Esteban, 2002-2004, unknown
- Dr. Jung-kul Lee, 2004-2006, now professor of chemical engineering at the Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
- Dr. Ryan Woodyer, 2005-2006, now research scientist at Tate & Lyle, Decatur, IL
- Dr. Hua Zhao, 2006-2007, now research scientist at the Institute of Chemical Engineering and Science (ICES), Singapore
- Dr. Yoo Seong Choi, 2006-2008, now assistant professor of chemical engineering at the Chungnam University, South Korea
- Dr. Haige Lu, 10/2007-10/2008, now a postdoc researcher at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York
- Dr. Yuichi Nakagawa, 1/2008-10/2008, unknown
- Dr. Michael Vu, 5/2008-5/2009, now a postdoc researcher at Rice University, Houston, TX
- Dr. Tae Hee Lee, 6/2008-6/2010, now research scientist at the CJ Bio R&D Center, South Korea
- Dr. Won-seok Jung, 3/2009-7/2010, now research scientist at the Samsung Biotech, South Korea
- Dr. Amit Ghosh, 1/2009-5/2011 (joint supervised with Nathan Price), now research scientist at the Joint Bioenergy Institute, Emerville, CA
- Dr. Byoungjin Kim, 1/2009-12/2011, now postdoc at KAIST, Korea.
- Dr. Levi Stanley, 1/2011-12/2011 (jointly supervised with John Hartwig), now assistant professor of chemistry at the Iowa State University
- Dr. Yunfeng Hu, 1/2011-1/2012, now postdoc at Polytechnic University of New York
- Dr. Yu Jiang, 8/2011-2/2012, now associate director of the Center for Industrial Biotechnology in Shanghai
- Dr. Yongbo Yuan, 11/2010-3/2012, now postdoc at the University of Delaware
- Dr. Chun Li, Professor of Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, 2011-2012.
- Dr. Dan Coursolle, now research engineer at Cargill
- Dr. Refaat Hamed, 2013-2014, now assistant professor at Assiut University, Egypt
- Dr. Xueyang Feng, 2012-2014, now assistant professor at Virginia Tech
- Dr. Hua Huang, 2012-2014, now a postdoc at UIUC (John Gerlt Group-Biochemistry)
- Dr. Jiazhang Lian, 2015-2017, now a Principla Invesitgator, Center for Synthetic biology, Zhejiang University
- Dr. William Streyer, 4/2017-8/2018, unknown
- Dr. Yi Yu, 5/2016-5/2018, now scientist at Beam Therapeutics
- Dr. Tong Si, 8/2014-4/2019, now professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Studies, China
- Dr. Xiaoqiang Huang, 3/2019-3/2021, professor at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University, China
- Dr. Bin Wang, 3/2016-3/2021, professor at Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Microbiology, China
- Dr. Fang Guo, 6/2016-3/2021, now a scientist in a biotech startup in Beijing, China
- Dr. Mingfeng Cao, 06/2018-06/2021, Professor, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Xiamen University, China
- Dr. Ipek Tasasn, 10/2020-5/2021, now a scientist at Amgen, CA
- Dr. Yajie Wang, 6/2016-3/2021, now a professor at Westlake University, China
- Dr. Zia Fatma, 8/2018-2/2022, Senior Organism Engineer at Gingko Bioworks, Boston, MA
- Kazi Islam, 2006. Georg-August-University Goettingen (Germany)
- Jie Sun, 2008-2010. East China University of Science and Technology (China)
- Guiomar Sanchez Carron, 2010. University of Murcia (Spain)
- Jinglin Li, 2010-2011. Konkuk University (South Korea)
- Sai Wen, 2010-2011. Beijing University of Chemical Technology (China)
- Mirko Beissner, 2012. Technical University of Munich (Germany)
- Sujit Jagtap, 2012-2014. Konkuk University (South Korea)
- Lu Zhang, 2012-2014. Tianjin University (China)
- Yijun Guo, visiting graduate student from University of Science and Technology of China (China)
- Acya Zeynep Ilter, 9/2017-7/2018. Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Xiaofei Song, 2018-2019. Nankai University (China)
- Dr. Xiao-wei Yu, 9/2018-8/2019, Associate Professor, Jiangnan University, China
- Pattawaran Intasian, 2022-2023. Visiting graduate student from the School of Biomolecular Science and Engineering, VISTEC (Thailand)
- Samir Shah, 2001
- Anna Kornafel, 2001-2002, now at General Mills, MN
- Peter Meis, 2001-2002, now at Merck, Rahway, NJ
- Edgar Goluch, 2001-2003, now assistant professor of Chemical Engineering, Northeastern University
- Yen Sia Low, 2002-2003
- Andrew Miller, 2002-2003
- Junaid Begawala, 2004
- Kathleen Sese, 2004
- Kyle Kloepper, 2004
- Thuytram Dang, 2004, now at MIT
- Chae Young Han, 2005
- Ka-chun Lai, 2004-2006
- Frank Qin, 2005-2006
- Mark Laurenz, 2005-2006, now at Abbort
- Trang Vu, 2005-2007, now at Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
- Saroj Baha, 2006-2007
- Anu Biswas, 2006-2008, now at the Department of Chemical Engineering, UCLA
- Jenna Wozniak, 2006-2008, now at Abbott
- Kyle Fritschle, 2007-2008
- Vincent Ip, 2008-2010
- Erik Anderson, 2009
- Tanush Sahay, 2009-2010
- Helen Pei Chiun Hsieh, 2010-2011
- Daniel Lee, 2010
- Danish Haider, 2010-2012
- Braden Christian, 2010-2011
- Patrick Lynn, 2011-2012
- Wei Yang, 2011-2012
- Amy Oreskovic, 2011-2012
- Lu Lu, 2011-2013
- Xiaoxuan Lily Chen, 2012-2013
- Zachary Dookeran, 2012-2013
- Run Jin, 2013-2014
- Katherine Barton, 2013-2014
- Robert Pipal, 2014
- Chenzhao Yu, 2014-2015
- Xinyue Qi, 2014-2015
- Valerie Jaroenpuntaruk, 2014-2016
- Yuhao Min, 2015-2018
- Yuying Wu, 2015-2017
- Wen Ren, 2015-2016
- Ke Zhang, 2015-2017
- Yiran Xu, 2015-2017
- Justin Genova, 2015-2017
- Linyang Ju, 2015-2017
- Sherri Ho, 2015-2018
- Sumeng Hu, 2016-2018
- Yiziying Chen, 2016-2018
- Scott Weisberg, 2016-2019
- Pingfan Hu, 2016-2017
- Christina Su, 2017-2020
- Hugh Yeh, 2017-2019
- Lingzixuan Zhang, 2017-2020
- Yuanqing Lan, 2017-2019
- Harpal Singh, 2018
- William Lyon, 2018-2019
- Ziyu Wang, 2018-2020
- Shireen Abesteh, 2018-2019
- Canal Li, 2018-2019
- Emilia Pieta, 2018-2021
- Russell Kwon, 2019-2021
- Yimeng Zhao, 2019-2022
- Andrea Mejia, 2019-2022
- Srija Matukumalli, 2019-2022
- Manasi Lingamaneni, 2019-2022
- Roy Liu, 2019-2022
- Siddartha Peri, 2019-2022