Shitian is a senior student majoring in Bioengineering: Biotechnology and Mathematics - Applied Sciences. In addition to his senior design project, Shitian works as an undergraduate researcher in Dr. Yingxiao Wang's lab where he conducts research on genetically-encoded FRET epigenetic biosensors. After graduation, Shitian will be be working in the San Diego area while applying for PhD programs.
Throughout the senior design process, Shitian gained valueble wet lab skills in 3D collagen gel making, mammalian cell culturing, and image taking, etc. On top of the skills, he also acquired experience formulating a design solution to a particular problem, carrying out the design step-by-step, and testing the design solution. He is particularly grateful for the teamwork experience made possible by the senior design.