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Heng Xu is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Theoretical and Interdisciplinary Physics within the School of Physics and Astronomy at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. His work bridges physics and biology to study living systems through quantitative methods.
- Education:
- Bachelor's in Physics (2003), Nanjing University
- PhD in Physics (2010), Brown University
Dr. Xu's research focuses on transcriptional regulation in Drosophila melanogaster embryos, combining high-resolution fluorescence imaging, quantitative analysis, and stochastic modeling. His publications span biophysics, neurophysiology, and imaging technologies.
Scientific Awards:
- Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Award at the Scientific Interface (2014)
- Thousand Talents Program for Young Professionals (2017)
Dr. Xu's lab develops optical tools for biological applications and investigates gene regulatory networks. He has contributed to single-cell analysis techniques and neuronal activity studies in model organisms.
