Dingchang Shi

Throughout my undergraduate studies, I acquired a wide range of skills in biotechnology, including PCR, western blot, CRISPR, HPLC, and more. I gained a thorough understanding of how to apply these techniques in various experimental settings effectively. As a research assistant at the Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, which is overseen by the Ministry of Education, I actively contributed to the publication of two high-quality papers. Additionally, I possess leadership and collaboration skills, demonstrated by my project management at Wuxi Medical School. This project received the gold prize in the 2018 iGEM Competition held by MIT. During my time in the master program, I expanded my knowledge by delving into computer programming, advanced statistical approaches, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization strategies. These skills were instrumental in interpreting and analyzing large volumes of metabolomics data. Furthermore, I received hands-on training in wet lab experiments such as bovine lens dissection, incubation, cryosectioning, and MALDI IMS, which deepened my understanding of lens structure and physiology. Thanks to my diverse background encompassing both wet and dry lab techniques, as well as exposure to multiple subjects, I am equipped to tackle interdisciplinary projects with confidence.

Research output:

• "A machine learning-assisted, isotopically-labelled temporal mass spectrometry imaging workflow to reveal glucose spatial metabolism patterns in tissue" Under Review in Scientific Reports
• Zhao, M., Shi, D., Lu, X., Zong, H., & Zhuge, B. (2019). Co-production of 1,2,4-butantriol and ethanol from lignocellulose hydrolysates. Bioresource technology, 282, 433-438. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2019.03.057
• Zhao, M., Shi, D., Lu, X., Zong, H., Zhuge, B., & Ji, H. (2019). Ethanol fermentation from non-detoxified lignocellulose hydrolysate by a multi-stress tolerant yeast Candida glycerinogenes mutant. Bioresource technology, 273, 634-640. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2018.11.053
• A patent from China National Intellectual Property Administration, "A multi-tolerant yeast that can reduce the cost to produce ethanol from lignocellulose hydrolysates", patent number: CN201810353580.0

Award:

• 2018 International Genetically Engineered Machine competition, Gold medal. Wiki: https://2018.igem.org/Team:Jiangnan
• 2018 "Sunhy" Industrial scholarship
• 2018 China Life Science Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, Third prize
• 2019 China Life Science Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, First prize
• 2019 Excellent undergraduate dissertation of Jiangnan University

From 06/01/22 to 12/01/22

International Student Representative of FMHS PGSA

Collect voices from international students in FMHS of University of Auckland, Offer help to international students and connect them with specific staffs. 

From 03/01/21 to 06/01/21

Class Representative for POPHLTH 706

Facilitate communication between staff and students enrolled in that course. 

From 09/01/15 to 06/01/16

Member of Student Association in School of Biotech

Help students acclimate to life at the university. Connect students to other students, as well as alumni, and help students develop transferable skills.