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We come from all over the world and value a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment shaped by diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
We are a vibrant team of single-molecule biophysicists working at the interface of biophysics, molecular and structural biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, and computational science. We welcome highly motivated postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate students who are interested in understanding biomolecular structure, dynamics, and function.
Yi-Chih Lin, Ph.D.
Principle Investigator
Assistant Professor of Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin (2021-current)
Postdoc, Weill Cornell Medical School, NY (Simon Scheuring, Anesthesiology, Biochemistry&Biophysics, 2017-2021).
Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania, PA (Zahra Fakhraai, 2012-2017)
Yi-Chih is a passionate MLB fan who enjoys exploring a variety of fun activities, including skiing, music, city tours, savoring good food, and immersing himself in different cultures. His love for adventure and diverse experiences reflects his dynamic personality and zest for life.
Shuangyu Luo, Ph.D.
Postdoc Fellow
2024.01 - current
Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Kyoto University, Japan
My current research interest is visualizing the dynamics of membrane proteins. My hobby is photography, and I am a big fan of Lightroom.
Suresh Babu Lavanya, Ph.D.
Postdoc Fellow
2024.07 - current
Ph.D. in Instrumentation and Applied Physics, Indian Institute of Science, India
My research interests include development of novel scanning probe microscopy techniques and micromechanical devices. Outside the lab, I dedicate my time to voluntary services related to child education, and animal welfare. I also enjoy jogging and cooking in presence of some company.
Nada Elessawy
PhD Student
2021.09 - current
I am a third year PhD student with a research focus on genome editing machinery, particularly CRISPR–cas proteins. My hobbies include watching anime, horror movies, and making iced lattes.
Pangmiaomiao Zhang
PhD Student
2022.11 - current
I am a third year PhD student whose research interest is related to proteins' structural and functional dynamics. During my spare time, I enjoy watching animations and playing interactive fiction.
Nicholas Primanis-Erickson
PhD Student
2024.08 - current
I am a first-year Ph.D. student. My research focuses on applying advanced computational methods to analyze data from biological systems. Outside of the lab, I enjoy playing guitar and painting.
Natalie Guinan
Undergraduate (4)
2025.12 - current
I am a senior pursuing a degree in physics and biology, and my research explores how HS-AFM measurements can be used to understand the mechanical properties of biological membranes. Outside the lab, I love to crochet, go on hikes, and spend time with my cats.
Received CNS Advanced Summer Research Fellowship for Summer 2026
Andy Ho
Undergraduate (3)
2025.11 - current
I am a junior pursuing a degree in biochemistry, with research interests in cell communication, DNA and genome transcriptomics, and DNA repair. Outside the lab, I enjoy trying new foods, traveling, and watching movies.
Rei Iwahara
Undergraduate (2)
2026.01 - current
I am a second-year biochemistry student, and my research interests include the simulation of protein oligomerization. Outside of the lab, I enjoy playing the cello and crocheting small items.
Group Alumni
Postdocs
Prem Kumar Viji Babu, Ph.D. (2022 - 2023). Application Specialist at Bruker JPK BioAFM, Germany
Anh-Dung Nguyen, Ph.D. (2024 - 2025).
Graduate Student
Jiaxi Zeng (2023 - 2024).
Connor Cowie (2022 - 2026).
Research Assistant
Nicholas Primanis-Erickson (2025 Summer).
Conrad F. Li (2024 Spring).
Nada Elessawy (2022 Summer).
Undergraduate Students
Arnav Patil (2025 - 2026), UT Biochemistry. Completed summer research. Received Biochemistry Honors with a thesis. Currently in the MD program at UTSW Medical School, Dallas.
Nicholas Primanis-Erickson (2024 - 2025), UT Chemistry. Continue his PhD research in the Lin group. Completed Senior research courses.
Luolan Sha (2023 - 2024), UT Biophysics. Completed summer research.
Luis S. Cordova (2023), UT Chemistry. Completed summer research. Currently in the MD program at UTSW Medical School, Dallas.
Conrad F. Li (2022 - 2024), UT CS, Neuroscience, Chemistry. Completed summer research. Currently in the EnMed program at Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine, Houston.
Berea Suen (2021 - 2023). UT Chemistry. Received second-year excellence award from UT CNS. Completed summer research. Currently a PhD student at CalTech.
Karthik Iyer (2021 - 2022). UT Chemical Engineering. Completed summer research.
Matthew Geib (2022), East Carolina University Biochemistry. NSF REU summer student. Completed summer research.
Kaiwen Zhang (2021). UT Chemistry. Completed senior research course.
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