Main Focus
I am broadly interested in the functional roles of bacterial symbionts in bark beetles. My research focuses on uncovering how these bacteria contribute to the ecology and adaptation of their beetle hosts. Currently, I am working on a project investigating how prevalent bacterial symbionts inhibit associated fungi (both mutualistic and entomopathogenic) and identifying the antifungal metabolites involved. This work aims to clarify how bacterial functions shape beetle-fungus interactions and ultimately influence beetle health and fitness.
Curriculum Vitae
2024: Best Graduate Student Poster Award at the 4th Symposium on Insect Microbiome and Biomass
Conversion
2023: Outstanding Postgraduate Academic Report Award of the Youth Academic Forum of the State Key
Laboratory of Earth Surface Processes and Resource Ecology, Beijing Normal University