Associate Professor 2023- National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
Assistant Professor 2019-2023 National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
Postdoctoral researcher 2018–2019 Michigan State University, MI, USA
Ph. D., Plant Biology 2013–2018 The Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA
Research assistant 2012–2013 IPMB, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
M. Sc., Plant Biology 2009-2011 National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
B. Sc., Life Science 2005–2009 National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
Postdoctoral researcher
d98b42006@ntu.edu.tw
I received my B.S. in Plant Pathology and Microbiology from National Taiwan University. I completed my Ph.D. in Institute of Plant Biology with Dr. Hsu-Liang Hsieh at National Taiwan University, where I studied how phytochrome A integrates the jasmonic acid signal pathway via interacting with Far-red Insensitive 219/Jasmonate Resistant 1. I have worked in the laboratory of Dr. Stan Roux at the University of Texas at Austin for more than two years, where I focused on the interacting partners of ectoapyrases (ecto-NTPDases) in Arabidopsis and establishing the monoclonal antibody detecting procedure to verify the protein level of NTP9 (nucleoside riphosphatase 9) in transgenic crops. In the Ho lab, I am interested in characterizing the PBS, PSII, and PSI from a Gloeobacter-like strain and finding FRL-using plants.
Research assistant
bethchen@ntu.edu.tw
I graduated from National Taiwan University with a Master’s degree in Fisheries Science at College of Life Science. I am currently a research assistant in the lab and enjoy working here with a group of energetic and passionate people. I am responsible for maintaining cyanobacterial cultures. I'm interested in using FRL to study photosynthesis and I hope that we could apply the system on plants as well.
PhD student (Plant Biology)
tingsoliu@ntu.edu.tw
I am a R&D Alternative Serviceman. I am interested in synthetic biology and molecular biology in plants, algae, and cyanobacteria. I am here to get a better understanding of the far-red-light-utilizing system in cyanobacteria and looking for a chance to turn this far-red-light-triggered system into a module for gene expression in other organisms.
When I was an undergraduate, I majored in Biotechnology and studied Molecular Biology in orchid at National Cheng Kung University.
Love gardening, hiking, and fencing.
PhD student (Life Science)
f12b42016@ntu.edu.tw
My work delves into the intricate responses of Acaryochloris marina under both white light and far-red light conditions. Beyond the lab, I find joy in exploring all kinds of fresh-milk tea, especially with the blend of quarter-sugar and ice-free. In addition to my scientific pursuits, I have learned Japanese, driven by my interest in Japan's captivating songs and anime.
Tzu-Ling Chen 陳梓綾
PhD student (Life Science)
I am a master student study in plant biology, having graduated from the Department of Agronomy at National Chung Hsing University. I’m interested in studying photosynthesis and physiology functions through far-red light (FRL) cyanobacteria. I am focused on researching the photosynthesis of cyanobacteria and screening strains for use in achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
Outside of the laboratory, I enjoy drinking tea and coffee, as well as engaging in water activities.
Zih-Yun Wang 王姿云
Master student (Life Science)
I am a master's student with a passion for molecular biology and microbiology. I love exploring life at the microscopic level. To learn more about plants and cyanobacteria, I joined Professor Ho's lab. My research focuses on studying the function of linker proteins in thylakoid-free cyanobacterium . Outside the lab, I enjoy baking and photography.
Guan-Han, Liou 劉冠翰
Master student (Life Science)
I am a master student, having completed my undergraduate studies in Plant Pathology and Microbiology at National Taiwan University. My research interests focus on promoters’ regulation light-inducible systems in FaRLiP cyanobacteria. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, listening to music, and cuddle my cat.
Tsen-Hsi Liao 廖岑熹
Master student (Plant Biology)
I am a master's student studying plant science at the Institute of Plant Biology, National Taiwan University, having graduated from the Department of Agricultural Chemistry. I'm particularly interested in environmental applications of cyanobacteria and their interactions with other microorganisms. My current research focuses on co-cultivation systems between cyanobacteria and methanotrophs.
Chia-Hong Sun 孫佳宏
Undergraduate (Life Science)
I am currently an undergraduate student working on improving cyanobacterial culture media and carrying out conjugation in far-red light-acclimated cyanobacteria. I am eager to deepen my understanding of plant and microbial biology and hope to gain hands-on experience in the lab. Outside of research, I enjoy running and spending time outdoors, looking for small animals or exploring natural environments.
Ruei-Cian Wang 王瑞謙
Undergraduate (Life Science)
I am a life science student with a passion for phycology and microbiology. My research focuses on exploring the physiological and molecular mechanisms underlying the light-harvesting strategies of far-red light utilizing algae. Beyond the lab, I enjoy photographing charming microalgae and protists under the microscope and sharing the fascinating world and microscopic world and its stories with others.
Tzu-Tien Hung 洪子恬 (2023–2025)
🏆2025 第 29 屆細菌學研討會 海報優等獎
🏆2025 生科系 壁報比賽海報優等獎
Hung-Po Chen 陳泓伯 (2022–2024)
Current: Research Assistant, Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Chang Gung University
Ying-Yang Li 李映漾 (2022–2024)
🏆2024 ISME Travel Grant
Current: Research Assistant, Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology, Academia Sinica
Ting-Shuo Nien 粘庭碩 (2021–2023)
🏆2023 臺灣植物學會 最佳植物學碩士論文獎
🏆2023 生科院 碩士論文院長獎
🏆2023 生科系 壁報比賽海報傑出獎
🏆2023 MiTalk7 海報優等獎
🏆2022 第 26 屆細菌學研討會 海報優等獎
🏆2022 MiTalk6 報告優秀獎
🏆2021 第 25 屆細菌學研討會 海報優等獎
Current: PhD Student, Plant and Microbial Biosciences Program, Washington University in St. Louis, USA
Ting-So Liu 劉庭碩 (2021–2023)
🏆2023 ICTPPO Travel Grant
🏆2023 MiTalk7 海報優等獎
🏆2022 第 26 屆細菌學研討會 海報優等獎
Kai-Wen Chen 陳楷文 (2020–2022)
🏆2022 第 26 屆細菌學研討會 海報優等獎
🏆2022 生科院 碩士論文院長獎
🏆2022 生科系 壁報比賽海報傑出獎
🏆2022 MiTalk6 報告傑出獎
Shiang Lin 林詳 (2022-2024)
🏆2023 國科會 大專學生研究計畫
Yu-Ting Huang 黃榆婷 (2022-2024)
🏆2024 生科系 壁報比賽海報傑出獎
🏆2023 生科系 大專生暑期訓練計畫
Chun-An Chen 陳均安 (Summer 2024)
Ting-Shuo Nien 粘庭碩 (2019–2021)
🏆2021 科技部 大專學生研究創作獎
🏆2021 生科系 壁報比賽海報優等獎
🏆2021 生科院 學士論文院長獎
🏆2020 科技部 大專學生研究計畫
Kai-Wen Chen 陳楷文 (2019–2020)
Ying-Yang Li 李映漾 (Research Assistant, 2024–2026)
🏆2025 MiTalk 海報競賽第三名
Ting-Shuo Nien 粘庭碩 (Research Assistant, 2023–2024)
Ting-So Liu 劉庭碩 (R&D Alternative Serviceman, 2023–2025)
🏆2024 第 28 屆細菌學研討會 海報優等獎
Jui-Tse Ko 柯叡澤 (R&D Alternative Serviceman, 2021–2023)
🏆2022 第 26 屆細菌學研討會 海報優等獎
🏆2022 MiTalk6 報告傑出獎
Current: PhD Student, Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Denmark
Yu-Hsin Huang 黃育心 (2020–2021)
Qian Hui Gan 顏芊蕙 (2019–2020)