Wenyang Li

Dr. Wenyang Li is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology within the School of Life and Health Sciences at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), where he works in Professor Hongwei Guo's laboratory. His research focuses on plant molecular mechanisms, particularly hormone signaling and RNA regulation.

Education

• Ph.D. in Plant Biology, College of Life Sciences, Peking University (2007-2013)
• B.S. in Agriculture, College of Agriculture, Shandong Agriculture University (2003-2007)

Professional Experience

• Research Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, SUSTech (2017-Present)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Peking University-Tsinghua Joint Center for Life Sciences (2013-2016)

Research Focus
Dr. Li investigates: (1) Signal transduction networks of plant hormones like ethylene; (2) mRNA translational control during plant-environment interactions; and (3) Molecular mechanisms underlying flower/fruit development in subtropical crops. His work integrates genetics, biochemistry, and cell biology to study stress adaptation and growth regulation.

Awards

• Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellowship, Peking University (2015)

Team Affiliation
He is a key member of Professor Hongwei Guo's research group at SUSTech, contributing to collaborative projects on plant signaling pathways.