M.Sc. graduate in bioscience with hands-on experience in synthetic biology, genomics, and molecular genetics in Drosophila melanogaster and C. elegans. Currently a geologist focused on mineral exploration and exploitation—especially gold and copper—across Sub-Saharan Africa. Bridging lab-grade rigor with field operations and supply-chain execution.

Educational Experience

MSc., Bioscience (Supervisor: Christian Frøkjær-Jensen)
Aug 2022 - May 2024
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, KSA

BSc., Biological Science of Honors Program (Supervisor: Huiqiang Lou)
Sep 2018 - Jul 2022
China Agricultural University, Beijing, PRC

Professional Experience

Internship
Sep 2021 - May 2022
Rao Lab, IDG/McGovern Institute, Peking University, Beijing, PRC
Focusing on Prime Editing modification and adapting it in Drosophila melanogaster neurons.

Internship
Sep 2020 - Sep 2021
Rao Lab, Chinese Institute for Brain Research (CIBR), Beijing, PRC
Focusing on genes with potential influence on sleep homeostasis in Drosophila melanogaster.

Internship
Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, PRC
Ludong University, Yantai, PRC
Focusing on taxonomy revision for Pinus genus in Mount Dongling (东灵山), Beijing and Gaetice genus in Yantai, Shandong

Preferred Languages

Natural Languages: Mandarin, Shanghainese, Cantonese, English, and French
Other Languages: Python, LaTeX

Publications

Qian, X; AlHarbi, S; Frøkjær-Jensen, C (2024). Characterizing a standardized BioPart for BAG-specific expression in C. elegans. microPublication Biology. 10.17912/micropub.biology.001150.