實驗室主持人 (PI)

學歷

美國佛羅里達大學 農藝學系 (育種領域) 博士

國立台灣大學農藝系 學士

經歷 

國立嘉義大學農藝系副教授

國立嘉義大學農藝系助理教授

美國佛羅里達大學 農藝學系 博士後研究 (生理領域)

研究領域 

作物育種&基因體 

生理栽培 

Education

Ph.D.: University of Florida, Department of Agronomy (Plant Breeding) 

B.S.: National Taiwan University, Department of Agronomy

Experience

Nationa Chiayi University, Department of Agronomy, Associate professor

Nationa Chiayi University, Department of Agronomy, Assistant professor

University of Florida , Department of Agronomy, Postdoctoral Associate (Crop Physiology) 

Research Area

Plant breeding, genetics and genomics

Plant physiology

RESEARCH EXPEIENCE

Lab Manager & Postdoctoral Associate        

Agronomy Dept., University of Florida

Managed interdisciplinary projects with USDA-ARS, Georgia Tech Research Institute, Geomatics Department, and Electrical/Computer Engineering Departments at UF, looking at detection methods for maturity, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and aflatoxin in peanut under drought conditions. The detection methods included machine learning, remote sensing, hyperspectral analysis, and chemical analysis. Conducted an international project with the South Korean government to detect the early root development in sesame. Studied the maturity memory and primed acclimation effects on seed science. Supervised graduate students conducting experiments investigating the physiological mechanisms associated with plant stress. Carried out field & lab-based experiments utilizing physiological measurement equipment for scientific research trials. Managed pool vehicle fleet, 10 interns and undergraduate students, and oversaw graduate student workflow. 

Graduate Research Assistant in Plant Breeding                

Agronomy Dept., University of Florida 

Worked in all aspects of a large, field-based, plant breeding program with a background in plant pathology and quantitative genetic. Assisted breeders with making crosses in the greenhouse, planting with planters, harvesting, developing segregation populations, and making selections in the field. Developed genetic markers (SNP and SSR) linked to disease resistance genes by GBS (genotyping-by-sequencing) in mapping populations. Experience in high throughput genotyping, association mapping, QTL mapping, and marker-assisted selection. Managed and analyzed large amounts of breeding data to achieve genetic gains, breeding values, heritability, trait correlation, and genotype-by-environment (G*E) information through the use of AGROBASE, ASReml, and SAS. 

Research Intern in Agronomy              

National Taiwan University & Academia Sinica, Taiwan

Conducted map-based cloning project for non-dehiscent (Ndh) genes in corn and narrowed down the candidate genes to only 50 genes. Assisted in sequencing the whole genome of Oryza nivara as part of the international project (Oryza Map Alignment Project, O-MAP) through chromosome walking with bacteria artificial chromosome (BAC). Used Sanger sequencing and SSR markers to find the heading date genes in rice and conducted a phylogenic analysis from different Taiwanese landraces.

HONORS

§  Member, Gamma Sigma Delta Agricultural Honor Society, 2016 

§  Recipient, Gerald O. Mott Award, Crop Science Society of America, 2015 & 2016

§  Recipient, Travel Scholarship Award, National Association of Plant Breeders, 2015

§  Recipient, Paul Robin Harris Memorial Scholarship Award, University of Florida, 2015

§  Recipient, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Travel Grant, University of Florida, 2015

§  1st Place, Joe Sugg Graduate Student Competition, American Peanut Research and Education Society, 2014

§  Nominee, Bailey Award, American Peanut Research and Education Society, 2014

§  Recipient, Graduate Student Council Travel Grant, University of Florida, 2013, 2014 & 2015

§  Recipient, Outstanding Achievement, University of Florida International Center, 2012 

§  Recipient, 台灣大學林仁壽教授獎學金 (Dr. Lin Ren-Shou Scholarship, National Taiwan University), 2010

§  Recipient, 農友公司獎學金 (Known-You Seed Co. Ltd Scholarship), 2010

§  Recipient, 台灣大學書卷獎 (President Award, National Taiwan University), 2008 & 2009